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Kathleen Poston, MD, Neurology, Palo Alto, CA

Kathleen L Poston MD MS (She/Her)

Movement Disorder, Neuroimaging, Neurophysiology


Chief, Movement Disorders Professor, Neurology and Neurological Sciences Stanford University

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  • 300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94305

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Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Neurology, 2003 - 2006
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2006 - 2008
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Drug a Step Closer to Final FDA Nod
    Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Drug a Step Closer to Final FDA NodJune 19th, 2024
  • University of Southern California Institute Launches Worldwide Study of Parkinson’s Disease
    University of Southern California Institute Launches Worldwide Study of Parkinson’s DiseaseSeptember 11th, 2021
  • Guest View: When Dementia Comes Knocking
    Guest View: When Dementia Comes KnockingJune 18th, 2020
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Grant Support

  • Role of altered gut immune response in Lewy Body DiseaseSTANFORD UNIVERSITY2024–2029
  • ENIGMA Parkinson’s Initiative: A Global Initiative for Parkinson’s DiseaseUNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA2021–2026
  • Free water imaging in PDSTANFORD UNIVERSITY2023–2025
  • The impact of early Tau pathology on cognitive progression and neuropsychiatric symptoms in Parkinson's diseaseSTANFORD UNIVERSITY2019–2025

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