Ramsey A. Falconer
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
1500 North Beauregard St, 300, 
Alexandria, VA 

Overview

Dr. Drew Falconer is board certified in neurology and is a fellowship-trained movement disorders specialist. He joined Inova Neurology in 2015 with the launch of the Inova Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center where he serves as Medical Director. He specializes in advanced care of patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington's disease, tic disorders and other movement disorders. Dr. Falconer speaks nationally on various topics in Movement Disorders and is a respected national educator in Parkinson's Disease and DBS. Dr. Falconer serves as Associate Professor of Neurology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Inova Campus. He became interested in neurology and movement disorders after seeing the impact that quality, compassionate care combined with cutting-edge pharmacology and technology could have on a patient's condition. His goal is to work with his patients to restore the quality of life they deserve. He is additionally qualified in deep brain stimulation and botulinum toxin injections. A native of New Orleans, Dr. Falconer currently resides in McLean, VA, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, spending time outdoors and LSU football.

Dr. Falconer is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Graduate Institution

Tulane University School Of Medicine

Residency

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Training Specialty: Neurology 7/1/2011 - 6/30/2014

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in VA

Fellowships

Georgetown University Hospital Training Specialty: Exp Ther Movement Disorders 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Three-time winner of Top Clinical Educator in Neurology
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Medicine
Golden Apple Award for Teaching Excellence
Top Faculty Educator
Virginia Commonwealth University
School of Medicine
Mother of Pearls
Top Resident Teacher Award recipient
Med
Star Georgetown University Hospital
Hugh H. Hussey Excellence in Education Award recipient
Med
Member
American Academy of Neurology
Member
International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
Medical Advisory Board Member
Parkinson Foundation of the National Capita Area (PFNCA)
Blog Posts
Meeting the Challenges of Distance
Travel and Time in Parkinson's Disease Care: Telehealth and Remote DBS Neurostimulation. May 2021.

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Commonwealth Care Alliance
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Good Samaritan Society
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Health Care Services Corporation
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HealthKeepers
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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Innovation Health
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Johns Hopkins Healthcare
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Kaiser Permanente
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Medicare
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  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • POS
Premera Blue Cross
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Inova Neurology - Alexandria
1500 North Beauregard St, 300, Alexandria, VA 22311
Other Locations
Inova Neurology - Fairfax
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, Fairfax, VA 22031

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Falconer 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.

Deep Brain Stimulation
Parkinson's Disease
Movement Disorders

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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