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Luis Zayas, MD, Neurology, Clinton, TN

Luis Zayas MD PT

Epilepsy, Headache, Movement Disorder, Neurodegenerative


Neurologist-Movement Disorders Founder GEM Neurology, PLLC

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  • 155 Frank L Diggs DrClinton, TN 37716

  • Phone+1 865-666-4411

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Summary

  • Dr. Luis E. Zayas is a movement disorders neurologist and the owner of GEM Neurology, PLLC, located in Clinton, TN. He also serves as a neurohospitalist at Johnson City Medical Center and Bristol Regional Medical Center.

    Dr. Zayas completed his medical degree at Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) and has over 12 years of clinical experience. He is fellowship-trained in Movement Disorders and Neurocritical Care and is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Epilepsy.

    A former licensed physical therapist in New Jersey and Puerto Rico, Dr. Zayas brings a unique perspective to neurology care, blending his expertise in movement disorders with a strong foundation in rehabilitation.

    Dr. Zayas is fluent in multiple languages, including Spanish, enabling him to provide care to a diverse patient population.

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, Vascular dementia, Neurodegenerative disease, Botulinum toxin injections, Cervical dystonia, Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, General internal medicine, Epilepsy, Hemifacial spasm, Spasticity, Conversion disorder, Anxiety disorders, Sialorrhea, Headache disorders, Patient education, Public speaking, Gait disorders, Neurorehabilitation, Botulinum toxin injections for movement disorders, Spells, Geriatrics / Dementia, 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
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Epilepsy
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy
  • New Jersey-Physical Therapist
    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

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