
Languages Spoken: English
Perla Cassayre Thulin, MD, has special expertise and training in the evaluation and treatment of movement disorders, including Parkinson´s disease, essential tremor, chorea, hemifacial spasm, tics, and dystonia, including torticolllis and blepharospasm, and is an expert in the use of Botox and Myobloc.
Clinical Locations
801-585-7575
Specialties
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Neurology
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
Academic Divisions | Sleep and Movement Disorders |
Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) National Board of Medical Examiners |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.8/ 5

Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5

Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5

Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5

Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.8/ 5

Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
May 07, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Thulin is wonderful
UofU Patient
February 21, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
DR. THULIN IS OUTSTANDING!!
UofU Patient
February 13, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I always have a good experience with Dr. Thulin. She never makes me feel rushed and always includes me in treatment decisions.
UofU Patient
February 12, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I'm in a critical time Where I am working with a second clinic on campus. This requires coordination and a little extra focus. My doctor has been more than responsive and I'm getting additional time and effort. I'm sort of being a squeaky wheel at the moment and everybody's working with me and being very responsive.
UofU Patient
January 16, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Thulin's care for what I'm experiencing even comes through in meeting virtually.
UofU Patient
January 11, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Thulin is the best!! She always goes above and beyond, to assist me. That's saying a lot, because I have a lot of problems. But she tries very hard to help me. Bless her heart! This visit especially, she was so very kind to me. In every way, shape, and form! I am very blessed to have found her and have her to assist me along my way.
UofU Patient
January 06, 2022
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Questions 3 and 4 don't refer to our situation. We really like and respect Dr. Thulin, [NAME REMOVED]'s doctor at the U of Utah Medical Center.)
UofU Patient
December 19, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Thulin has been very professional and personally caring about me as a patient. She has gone the extra mile to ensure a proper diagnosis is conducted and a clear understanding communicated with all concerned to ensure an effective treatment is provided.
UofU Patient
November 16, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I find Dr.Thulin extremely cautious, even, at times, overly cautious and hesitant, before deciding the course of action. Not to say that II personally like her and find her pleasant.
UofU Patient
October 07, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Thulin is fantastic!!
UofU Patient
October 05, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
This visit did not go well at all. My doctor was rather rude and was not listening to my concerns. I did not feel heard at all. The medication she prescribed is the only one that helps my disorder and yet she wants me all the way off of it. I feel very frustrated with her.
UofU Patient
September 22, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr Thulin is wonderful.
UofU Patient
September 12, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Love my team!
UofU Patient
September 06, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Thulin took all the time necessary for the visit. It will be good next time to see her in person.
UofU Patient
September 03, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
We really like Dr. Thuringia. She is concerned, kind, and very knowledgeable.
UofU Patient
August 30, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr.s Thulin and Thompson were thorough, helpful and efficient. I would recommend them in a heartbeat
UofU Patient
August 13, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
The physician was extremely cautious in her approach.
UofU Patient
August 02, 2021
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Thulin is very business oriented. I don't really feel a personal connection between her and the patient. I trust that she has a deep understanding of Parkinson's, but if we were to need serious attention, I worry that the relationship will not be there.
UofU Patient
July 19, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Thulin is always awesome to see.
UofU Patient
July 18, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
My family has been very pleased by the level of care, concern and follow up provided by Dr Thulin.
UofU Patient
June 29, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
my doctor is genuinely concerned about my health and quality of life.
UofU Patient
June 26, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
excellent care. Extremely competent and listened carefully, answering all of my questions Took plenty of time with me.
UofU Patient
May 20, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I find that this provider is extremely cautious and includes the patient for input in final treatment.
UofU Patient
May 15, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I believe in Dr. Thulin she is an amazing Dr. and I thank God for her in my prayers nightly
UofU Patient
April 19, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Thulin seems very concerned about my tremors.
UofU Patient
April 10, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
you need more like her
UofU Patient
March 14, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Thulin has always listened to questions I have had and worked with me on dosage of medications to achieve maximum benefit with minimal unwanted side effects.
UofU Patient
February 17, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
ok visit, not many answers
UofU Patient
January 28, 2021
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
I am just so disappointed!!
UofU Patient
September 30, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
dr, Thulin is wonderftl
UofU Patient
September 29, 2020
IMAGING AND NEUROSCIENCES CENTER
Dr. Perla Thulin is an extremely knowledgeable, cautious, thorough and sensitive to the needs of the patient.
Perla Cassayre Thulin, MD, has special expertise and training in the evaluation and treatment of movement disorders, including Parkinson´s disease, essential tremor, chorea, hemifacial spasm, tics, and dystonia, including torticolllis and blepharospasm, and is an expert in the use of Botox and Myobloc.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
Academic Departments | Neurology
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Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
Academic Divisions | Sleep and Movement Disorders |
Board Certification | American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) National Board of Medical Examiners |
Research Interests
- Movement Disorders
Education History
Fellowship | Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center Geriatric Neurology Fellow, 1996 |
Fellowship | Oregon Health Sciences University Neurology- Movement Disorders Fellow, 1995 |
Residency | Harvard-Longwood Neurology Neurology Resident, 1993 |
Internship | Jewish Hospital of St Louis Internal Medicine Intern, 1990 |
Professional Medical | Stanford University Medicine M.D., 1989 |
Undergraduate | Stanford University Human Biology B.A., 1984 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Cherik F, Reilly J, Kerkhof J, Levy M, McConkey H, Barat-Houari M, Butler KM, Coubes C, Lee JA, Le Guyader G, Louie RJ, Patterson WG, Tedder ML, Bak M, Hammer TB, Craigen W, Dmurger F, Dubourg C, Fradin M, Franciskovich R, Frengen E, Friedman J, Palares NR, Iascone M, Misceo D, Monin P, Odent S, Philippe C, Rouxel F, Saletti V, Strmme P, Thulin PC, Sadikovic B, Genevieve D (2022). DNA methylation episignature in Gabriele-de Vries syndrome. Genet Med, 24(4), 905-914.
- Gabriele M, Vulto-van Silfhout AT, Germain PL, Vitriolo A, Kumar R, Douglas E, Haan E, Kosaki K, Takenouchi T, Rauch A, Steindl K, Frengen E, Misceo D, Pedurupillay CRJ, Stromme P, Rosenfeld JA, Shao Y, Craigen WJ, Schaaf CP, Rodriguez-Buritica D, Farach L, Friedman J, Thulin P, McLean SD, Nugent KM, Morton J, Nicholl J, Andrieux J, Stray-Pedersen A, Chambon P, Patrier S, Lynch SA, Kjaergaard S, Trring PM, Brasch-Andersen C, Ronan A, van Haeringen A, Anderson PJ, Powis Z, Brunner HG, Pfundt R, Schuurs-Hoeijmakers JHM, van Bon BWM, Lelieveld S, Gilissen C, Nillesen WM, Vissers LELM, Gecz J, Koolen DA, Testa G, de Vries BBA (2016). YY1 Haploinsufficiency Causes an Intellectual Disability Syndrome Featuring Transcriptional and Chromatin Dysfunction. Am J Hum Genet, 100(6), 907-925.
- Sweeney M, Galli J, McNally S, Tebo A, Haven T, Thulin P, Clardy SL (2017). Delayed LGI1 seropositivity in voltage-gated potassium channel (VGKC)-complex antibody limbic encephalitis. BMJ Case Rep, 2017.
- Gabriele M, Vulto-van Silfhout A, Germain P, Alessandro V, Sharma R, Testa G, Zanella M, Douglas E, Kosaki K, Toshiki T, Rauch A, Teindl S, Frengen E, Misceo D, Stromme P, Mokry J, Rodriguez D, Farach L, Chaff S, Friedman JR, Thulin P, et al (2017). YY1 haploinsufficiency causes a novel intellectual disability syndrome with transcriptional and chromatin dysfunction at major neurodevelopmental disease loci. Nat Genet.
- Tarsy D, Thulin PC, Herzog AG (2001). Spasmodic torticollis and reproductive function in women. Parkinsonism Relat Disord, 7(4), 323-327.
- Thulin PC, Woodward WR, Carter JH, Nutt JG (1998). Levodopa in human breast milk: clinical implications. Neurology, 50(6), 1920-1.
- Coe CL, Cassayre P, Levine S, Rosenberg LT (1988). Effects of age, sex, and psychological disturbance on immunoglobulin levels in the squirrel monkey. Dev Psychobiol, 21(2), 161-75.
Letter
Abstract
- Tara M Newcomb, Michael B Himle, Tara M Newcomb, Abby L Smart, Anna G Sharp, Donata Viazzo-Trussell, Perla C Thulin and Kathryn J Swoboda (September 3, 2013). Impact of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride on Mood and Motor Function in Autosomal Dominant Dopa-Responsive Dystonia (AD-DRD): A Pilot Study [Abstract]. Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease, 36(2), 91.
- Hills WL, Warner JEA, Katz BJ, Celune GJ, Foster NL, Steffens J, Thulin PC, Chin S, Digre KB (2008). Neuro-opthalmic Findings that May Reliably Differentiate PSP and Parkinson's Disease. (Platform Presentation) [Abstract].
- Hills WL, Warner JEA, Katz BJ, Celune GJ, Foster NL, Steffens J, Thulin PC, Chin S, Digre KB (2008). Differentiating Neuro-opthalmic Fndings in Progressive Supranuclear Palsy vs. Parkinson's Disease. [Abstract]. International Neuro-Opthalmology Society (INOS) Conference Proceedings.
- Hills WL, Warner JEA, Katz BJ, Celune GJ, Foster NL, Steffens J, Thulin PC, Chin S, Digre KB (2008). Neuro-opthalmic findings that may reliably differentiate PSP and Parkinson's disease. [Abstract]. Supplement to Neurology, 70(11):A263.
- Thulin PC, OBrien SA, Filoteo JV, Roberts JW (1999). Effect of estrogen replacement therapy on memory in women with Parkinson's disease [Abstract]. Mov Disord, 13, 56.
- Thulin PC, Filoteo JV, Roberts JW, OBrien SA (1998). Effects of hormone replacement therapy on cognitive and motor function in women with Parkinson's disease [Abstract]. Neurology, 50(4), A280.
- Tarsy D, Thulin P, Herzog A (1997). Spasmodic Torticollis and Reproductive function [Abstract]. Mov Disord, 12(5), 847.
- Thulin PC, Carter JH, Nichols MD, Kurth M, Nutt JG (1996). Menstrual cycle related changes in Parkinson's disease [Abstract]. Neurology, 46, A376.
- Thulin PC, Hammerstad JP (1995). Post-traumatic torticollis and cervical radiculopathy [Abstract]. Mov Disord, 10, 701.
- Thulin PC, Nutt JG (1994). Domperidone: Effects on levodopa-induced hypotension and bradycardia [Abstract]. Mov Disord, 9, 483-484.
- Sweeney M, Galli J, McNally S, Tebo A, Haven T, Thulin P, Clardy S, Department of Neurology, Department of Radiology, University of Utah, Associated and Regional University Pathologists Laboratories (Submitted). The controversy surrounding voltage-gated potassium channel (VGKC)-complex antibodies: Case and Discussion [Abstract]. AAN. (Epub ahead of print)