Overview
Laura Buyan-Dent, MD, PhD, is a UW Health neurologist. She’s also an associate professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and director of the Movement Disorders and Parkinson’s Program.Dr. Buyan-Dent diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the brain, nerves and nervous system. She cares for patients with conditions such as tremors, dystonia (involuntary muscle contractions), ataxia (loss of muscle control affecting balance, coordination and movement) and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and Huntington's disease, a genetic disorder affecting the brain.Taking time to get to know patients, Dr. Buyan-Dent identifies their interests, activities and goals. She recommends treatments such as medical and physical therapies for balance and coordination, injection therapies for muscle spasms and surgical procedures.Dr. Buyan-Dent directs specialty movement disorder clinics where she provides therapies tailored to certain conditions and symptoms. Her subspecialty interests include helping performing artists with nerve and movement disorders that affect their performance. She also helps treat and prevent performance-related overuse injuries.Dr. Buyan-Dent’s research interests include Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders.In her free time, Dr. Buyan-Dent enjoys spending time with her family, playing the harp and spending time with her pets.Many of my patients have life-altering diseases. It’s a privilege to help them improve their lives and live life to the fullest — we’re in this together.
Dr. Buyan is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Dr. Buyan is board certified in Neurology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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Dr. Buyan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Ankush Bhatia, MD, is a UW Health neuro-oncologist and an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Neurology. He cares for children and adults with cancers of the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system.Dr. Bhatia specializes in treating primary CNS tumors (gliomas) that start in the brain and spinal cord, and secondary tumors that have spread from other parts of the body. He treats a variety of cancers and tumors, including gliomas, astrocytomas, pituitary tumors, spinal cord tumors, lymphomas and meningiomas.Dr. Bhatia has advanced expertise in neurological complications such as chemotherapy-related nerve disorders, as well as paraneoplastic disorders — rare conditions caused by an immune response to a cancerous growth called a neoplasm.He understands the complexity of brain tumors and the importance of helping patients navigate through treatments, including neurosurgery, chemotherapy and neuroradiology.Dr. Bhatia is involved in brain cancer research and clinical trials to find a cure and bring the most innovative treatments to UW Health patients.In his free time, Dr. Bhatia and his wife love the outdoors and enjoy hiking, biking or running with their son.It’s such a privilege to take care of patients at one of the most vulnerable times in their life. It involves putting all these pieces together to develop a plan to move them forward for their best outcome. Dr. Bhatia is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Tumor, Glioma, Astrocytoma, and Oligodendroglioma. Dr. Bhatia is board certified in Neurology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Laura Buyan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Laura Buyan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Laura Buyan by calling their office at 608-263-5442. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Laura Buyan a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Laura Buyan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Laura Buyan specialize in?
While Dr. Laura Buyan is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Essential Tremor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Laura Buyan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Laura Buyan has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Laura Buyan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Laura Buyan accept my insurance?
Dr. Laura Buyan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-263-5442 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Buyan isDistinguished. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Essential TremorDr. Buyan isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Movement DisordersDr. Buyan isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Buyan isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
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- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Buyan isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Buyan isAdvanced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- ChoreaDr. Buyan isAdvanced. Learn about Chorea.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Buyan isAdvanced. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
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- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Buyan isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Buyan isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- AthetosisDr. Buyan isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Behr SyndromeDr. Buyan isExperienced. Learn about Behr Syndrome.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Buyan isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Buyan isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.