Overview
Dr. O’Shea sees patients with all movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, atypical parkinsonism, tremor, ataxia, chorea and dystonia. She specializes in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders, including patient selection, evaluation, intra-operative assessments, and post-operative programming. She is also skilled in neurotoxin injections for movement disorders and spasticity.
Dr. O’Shea’s research interests include investigating prodromal biomarkers of Parkinson’s disease and the effects of neurotoxicant exposure on the development of neurodegenerative disease. She also leads several clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease. Her research has previously been funded by the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA). She currently runs clinical trials, with particular focus on Huntington's disease. She also is the Columbia site principal investigator for the Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Progression Marker Initiative.
Dr. O’Shea is a member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) and American Academy of Neurology (AAN). She is a credentialed member of the Parkinson Study Group (PSG) and Huntington Study Group (HSG). She was also appointed to serve on the exam writing committee for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Dr. Sarah O’Shea is an Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physician and Surgeons. She obtained her medical doctorate at the University of Illinois. She completed her residency training and served as Chief Resident in Neurology at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She then completed her fellowship training in Movement Disorders at Columbia University Medical Center and completed the Neuroepidemiology Training Program (NETP, Master of Science in Epidemiology) during her training at Columbia University. Prior to joining the faculty at Columbia, Dr. O’Shea was an Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Division of Movement Disorders at Boston University School of Medicine.
Dr. O'shea is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Huntington Disease, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sarah O'shea
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Is Dr. Sarah O'shea a top-rated expert for Movement Disorders?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sarah O'shea is classified as an Advanced expert for Movement Disorders, 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. Sarah O'shea specialize in?
While Dr. Sarah O'shea is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Sarah O'shea participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sarah O'shea has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Movement Disorders. You can view a list of Dr. Sarah O'shea's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sarah O'shea accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarah O'shea accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 877-426-5637 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. O'shea isAdvanced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
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