Clinical Neurosciences Center

Neurology - Huntington's Disease

Huntington's Disease (HD)

Huntington's disease (HD) is a hereditary progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the development of emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric abnormalities; loss of previously acquired intellectual or cognitive functioning; and movement abnormalities (motor disturbances). Also known as Huntington's chorea, the disorder is named for the American physician who initially described the condition in 1872.

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Support Group

The University of Utah Huntington’s disease support group meets on the second Thursday of every month. Please join us for our next support group meeting. Click here for more details.

Additional Resources:

Huntington's Study Group

WE MOVE (Worldwide Education & Awareness for Movement Disorders)

Huntington's Disease Society of America

D. James Ballard, B.S., P.T., DPT

Locations
Health Profession Education Building (801) 587-9161

Specialties: Balance/Vestibular, Movement Disorders, Pelvic Dysfunction/Incontinence, Physical Therapy

Stefan M. Pulst, M.D., Dr. med.

Locations
Clinical Neurosciences Center (801) 585-7575

Specialties: Ataxia, Movement Disorders, Neurogenetics, Neurology, Parkinson's Disease

David R. Renner, M.D.

Locations
Clinical Neurosciences Center (801) 585-7575

Specialties: EMG, General Neurology, HIV/AIDS, Movement Disorders, Neurology, Neuromuscular Diseases, Stroke

Lauren E. Schrock, M.D.

Locations
Imaging and Neurosciences Center (801) 585-7575

Specialties: Botulinum Toxins, Deep Brain Stimulation, Dystonia, Intraoperative Monitoring, Movement Disorders, Neurology

David R. Shprecher, D.O., M.S.C.I

Locations
Imaging and Neurosciences Center (801) 585-7575

Specialties: Faint and Fall, Movement Disorders, Neurology, Parkinson's Disease

Perla C. Thulin, M.D.

Locations
Imaging and Neurosciences Center (801) 585-7575

Specialties: Movement Disorders, Neurology

Meghan S. Zorn, PA-C

Locations
Imaging & Neurosciences Center (801) 585-7575

Specialties: Movement Disorders, Neurology, Parkinson's Disease, Physician Assistant

Clinical Trials