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Office
Cole Movement Disorders Clinic-University of Tennesse Medical Center
1975 Town Center Blvd suite 203
Knoxville, TN 37922Phone+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.
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 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
- 43 citationsPatterns of distress, precipitating events, and reflections on suicide attempts by young Latinas.Luis H. Zayas, Lauren E. Gulbas, Nicole Fedoravicius, Leopoldo J. Cabassa
Social Science & Medicine. 2010-06-01 - 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 - 12 citationsKnowledge and Use of Ethnomedical Treatments for Asthma Among Puerto Ricans in an Urban CommunityLuis E. Zayas, Angela M. Wisniewski, Renee Cadzow, Laurene Tumiel-Berhalter
Annals of Family Medicine. 2011-01-01
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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