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Arthur Walters, MD, Neurology, Nashville, TN

ArthurS.WaltersMD

Neurology Nashville, TN

Movement Disorder, Sleep Medicine

Professor, Neurology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    3601 21st Ave S
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-322-3000
    Fax+1 615-791-9985

Education & Training

  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons1982 - 1984
  • SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
    SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityResidency, Neurology, 1976 - 1979
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Neurochemistry, 1974 - 1976
  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Neurochemistry, 1973 - 1974
  • Corewell Health East Beaumont (Dearborn & Taylor)
    Corewell Health East Beaumont (Dearborn & Taylor)Internship, Transitional Year, 1972 - 1973
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2008 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1984 - 2019
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1974 - 2019
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License Active through 1979
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • American Academy of Neurology Senior Sleep Science Award for excellence in sleep research American Academy of Neurology, 2010
  • Distinguished Faculty Medical License State of Tennessee, 2008
  • Researcher of the year in Medicine Seton Hall University School of Graduate Medical Education, 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • VUMC Lauded by Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
    VUMC Lauded by Restless Legs Syndrome FoundationApril 14th, 2016
  • Restless Legs Syndrome Ups Risk of Cerebral Microvascular Disease
    Restless Legs Syndrome Ups Risk of Cerebral Microvascular DiseaseSeptember 30th, 2015
  • A Prospective Questionnaire Study in 100 Healthy Sleepers: Non-Bothersome Forms of Recognizable Sleep Disorders Are Still Present
    A Prospective Questionnaire Study in 100 Healthy Sleepers: Non-Bothersome Forms of Recognizable Sleep Disorders Are Still PresentOctober 16th, 2016

Grant Support

  • Focus on sleep- related movement disorders and Restless Legs SyndromeVarious university, industry and foundation grants1984–2015
  • Study Of L-DOPA In ADHD And Rls/PlmsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2002–2004

Research History

  • International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group, Restless Legs Syndrome Medical Advisory BoardDr. Walters is an internationally recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep-related movement disorders and, in particular, Willis Ekbom disease/Restless Legs Syndrome (WED/RLS). He divides his time between clinical practice, training junior physicians in sleep disorders and research1994 - 2015

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow
  • American Neurological Association
    Member
  • Movement Disorder Socieity
    Member
  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine
    Fellow
  • Sleep Research Society
    Member

Other Languages

  • Spanish