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Luis Zayas, MD, Neurology, Knoxville, TN

LuisZayasMDPT

Neurology Knoxville, TN

Epilepsy, Hospital/Neurohospitalist, Movement Disorder, Neurocritical Care

Neurologist-Movement Disorders Clinical Assistant Professor University of Tennessee

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  • Office

    Cole Movement Disorders Clinic-University of Tennesse Medical Center
    1975 Town Center Blvd suite 203
    Knoxville, TN 37922
    Phone+1 865-909-4030

Summary

  • Dr. Luis Zayas is a movement disorders neurologist in Knoxville, TN, and is affiliated with the University of Tennesee. He received his medical degree from Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) and has been in practice for 12 years. He was a New Jersey & PR licensed physical therapist. He is fellowship-trained in Movement Disorder and Neurocritical care. He is board-certified in internal medicine, neurology, and epilepsy. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish.
  • Luis E Zayas, MD PT

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Clinical Expertise

  • Neurocardiogenic syncope, Stroke, Occipital neuralgia, Movement disorders, Dystonia, Essential tremor, Tardive dyskinesia, Cerebellar ataxia, Neurological critical care, Parkinson's disease, Lewy body dementia, Botulinum toxin injections, Cervical dystonia, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, General internal medicine, Epilepsy, Hemifacial spasm, Spasticity, Anxiety disorders, Sialorrhea, Patient education, Public speaking, Gait disorders, Neurorehabilitation, Botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders, Spells, Functional neurological disorders, DBS programing, sotos syndrome

Education & Training

  • University  of Nebraska Medical Center
    University of Nebraska Medical Center Movement Disorders Fellowship, 2016 - 2017
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Neurocritical Care, 2012 - 2013
  • Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital
    Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University HospitalResidency, Neurology, 2009 - 2012
  • St Barnabas Hospital
    St Barnabas HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
  • Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)
    Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)Class of 2005, MD, summa cum laude
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto Rico BS, Physical Therapy, Magna cum laude, 1993 - 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2013 - 2023
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2006 - 2013
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2010 - 2013
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2010 - 2010
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy
  • Physical Therapy (License status-Expired)New Jersey-Physical Therapist

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Amantadine treatment for hyperkinetic movements in chorea-acanthocytosis  
    Zayas, L; Walker, R, Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, 11/2022

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish