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Office
155 Frank L Diggs Dr
Clinton, TN 37716Phone+1 865-666-4411
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. He is also affiliated with the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
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 Movement Disorders Fellowship, 2016 - 2017
Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Neurocritical Care, 2012 - 2013
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University HospitalResidency, Neurology, 2009 - 2012
St Barnabas HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)Class of 2005, MD, summa cum laude- University of Puerto Rico BS, Physical Therapy, Magna cum laude, 1993 - 1998
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 2021 - 2025
IL State Medical License 2013 - 2023
NJ State Medical License 2006 - 2013
OH State Medical License 2010 - 2013
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
- Amantadine Treatment for Hyperkinetic Movements in Chorea-Acanthocytosis.Luis E Zayas, Ruth H Walker
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice. 2023-02-01 - 6 citationsAdult‐onset KMT2B‐related dystonia responsive to deep brain stimulationNolan Winslow, Andres Maldonado, Luis Zayas-Rodriguez, Dronacharya Lamichhane
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice. 2020-11-01
Journal Articles
- Amantadine treatment for hyperkinetic movements in chorea-acanthocytosisZayas, L; Walker, R, Movement Disorders Clinical Practice, 11/2022
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Movement Disorders SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
External Links
- Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@luisezayasmdpt4397/about
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