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Kathrin LaFaver, MD, Neurology, Saratoga Springs, NY

Kathrin LaFaver MD

Movement Disorder


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  • 6 Care LnSaratoga Springs, NY 12866

  • Phone+1 518-693-4629

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Summary

  • Dr. Kathrin LaFaver is a neurologist based in Saratoga Springs, NY, specializing in movement disorders. She completed her medical education at Albert Ludwigs University Faculty of Medicine, followed by an internship and residency at Mayo Clinic. Her former roles include Associate Professor of Neurology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Director of the Movement Disorder Clinic at University of Louisville Physicians. Her research and clinical expertise focus on conditions such as dystonia, essential tremor, Tourette syndrome, Parkinson's disease, and Lewy body dementia. Dr. LaFaver has published several papers on long COVID neurological manifestations, gender disparity in movement disorders, and advances in treatment for functional movement disorders. She also participated in clinical trials related to Huntington's disease and functional movement disorders.

Education & Training

  • NIH Clinical Center
    NIH Clinical CenterHuman Motor Control Section, 2011 - 2013
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center2010 - 2011
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Neurology, 2007 - 2010
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2007
  • Albert Ludwigs University Faculty of Medicine
    Albert Ludwigs University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2019 - 2023
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2013 - 2020
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2010 - 2014
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2008 - 2010
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Celebrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Through the Lens of Female CollaborationMay 2019
  • Celebrating Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Through the Lens of Female CollaborationMay 2019
  • We Can’t Expect Mental Health Professionals to Solve the Suicide CrisisJune 2018
  • We Can’t Expect Mental Health Professionals to Solve the Suicide Crisis AloneJune 2018
  • We Can’t Expect Mental Health Professionals to Solve the Suicide CrisisJune 2018
  • Functional Neurologic Disorders: Falling Through the CracksApril 2018
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Press Mentions

  • Saratoga Hospital Adds Movement Disorder Specialist to Neurology Team
    Saratoga Hospital Adds Movement Disorder Specialist to Neurology TeamAugust 26th, 2021
  • Decoding a Disorder at the Interface of Mind and Brain
    Decoding a Disorder at the Interface of Mind and BrainNovember 1st, 2020
  • Psychiatric Disorders in Parkinson's Disease
    Psychiatric Disorders in Parkinson's DiseaseMarch 5th, 2020
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  • German

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