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1150 NW 14th Street
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Miami, FL 33136Phone+1 305-243-6732
Summary
- Dr. Corneliu C. Luca is a neurologist and clinician-researcher in the Department of Neurology at University of Miami and Associate Professor of Neurology. He has completed residency training at University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital and earned a PhD in molecular biology studying mechanisms of neurodegeneration. He has also completed a fellowship in movement disorders at University of Miami–a National Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence. He is a board certified movement disorders neurologist with a practice that focuses on advanced treatments for Parkinson’s disease such as deep brain stimulation and patients with gait disorders.
Dr. Corneliu Luca is medical director of the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) clinical program at University of Miami, and the Director of Movement Disorders Fellowship. He served as principal investigator in more than 30 clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease, and is an active member of Parkinson Study Group, a world recognized clinical trial network for movement disorders. He has published over 80 scientific papers, book chapters and abstracts and is recognized nationally for his clinical and translational research in the movement disorders. His research has received support from National Institutes of Health, American Academy of Neurology, and Parkinson’s Foundation.
Education & Training
- University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 2007 - 2011
- Miller School of Medicine University of MiamiPhD, Molecular Biology, 2008
- Carol Davila University of Medicine and PharmacyClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2011 - 2025
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- University of Miami Chairman Teacher Award University of Miami, 2015
- Parkinson Study Group Junior Investigator Scholarship 2013
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease Start of enrollment: 2013 May 17
- Deep Brain Stimulation Effects on Gait and Balance in Patients With Parkinson's Disease Start of enrollment: 2013 Sep 01
- Fatigue and Cardiac Sympathetic Denervation in Parkinson Disease Start of enrollment: 2009 Mar 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Factors affecting minority enrollment in Parkinson's disease genetic testing.Sarah Marmol, Lucila Hernández, Matthew Feldman, Taylor Peabody, Silvia Vargas
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 2024-08-01 - 1 citationsBlepharoclonus in Parkinsonism.Jason Margolesky, Matthew Feldman, Sarah Marmol, Danielle S Shpiner, Corneliu Luca
Neurology. Clinical Practice. 2024-02-01 - 16 citationsSafety, tolerability, and efficacy of NLY01 in early untreated Parkinson's disease: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.Andrew McGarry, Shane Rosanbalm, Mika Leinonen, C Warren Olanow, Dennis To
The Lancet. Neurology. 2024-01-01
Journal Articles
- Initial Deep Brain Stimulation Programming Optimization Using the Personal KinetiGraph (PKG) Movement Recording System (P3 364)Spengler D, Velez-Aldahondo V, Singer C, Luca C, Proceedings of International Neuropsychology Society, 1/5/2017
- Dalfampridine in Parkinson's disease related gait dysfunction: A randomized double blind trialCC Luca, G Nadayil, C Dong, FB Nahab, E Field-Fote, C Singer, J Neurol Sci, 1/1/2017
- Subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation for the treatment of secondary dystonia: A case series and review of literatureJ. Margolesky, N. Schoen, W. Jermakowicz, S. Sur, I. Cajigas, C. Singer, J. Jagid, CC. Luca, Brain Stimulation, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Objective assessment of bradykinesia and dyskinesia in advanced Parkinson's diseaseA Rasul, A Farooqi, J Martinez, J Margolesky, C Luca, Abstracts of the 1st Pan American Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Congress, 1/1/2017
- Gait analysis reveals Functional Asymmetry of STN in Parkinson's disease patients with DBS.Luca C, Jagid J, Gallo V, NPF 2014 Centers Leadership Conference, Conrad Hilton Hotel Miami, FL, 1/16/2014
- Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's disease: Short-term outcomes, referral patterns and health disparities.D Garbin di Luca, VV Aldahondo, W Jermakowitz, L Segala, H Moore, CC Luca, Abstracts of the 1st Pan American Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Congress, 1/1/2007
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Lectures
- Lesion versus DBS for movement disordersMiami, FL - 1/1/2017
- Parkinson's disease, beyond medicationDavie, FL - 1/1/2017
- Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's disease: Short-term outcomes, referral patterns and health disparities.Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2017
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Other
- Peripheral dystoniaLuca C, Singer C, MedLink Neurology, MedLink Corporation
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San Diego, CA - 1/1/2011 - Limb dystoniaLuca C, Singer C, MedLink Neurology, MedLink Corporation
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San Diego, CA - 1/1/2010 - MTERFD3 is a Mitochondrial Protein that Modulates Oxidative PhosphorylationLuca, CC, MedLink Corporation
1/1/2008
Authored Content
- Deep Brain Stimulation Workshop, Miami Beach, Oct 12, 2019June 2019
Press Mentions
- UHealth Neurosurgeon Implants Latest Two-Way Deep Brain Stimulation DeviceSeptember 11th, 2020
- UHealth Parkinson’s Experts Continue to Advance Deep Brain Stimulation with Newer Surgical OptionsFebruary 20th, 2019
- UHealth Uses New Deep Brain Stimulation Device to Successfully Treat Parkinson’s Disease PatientSeptember 18th, 2018
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Professional Memberships
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External Links
- UM profilehttps://doctors.umiamihealth.org/search?unified=corneliu%20luca&sort=networks%2Crelevance
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