Perla Cassayre Thulin
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Perla Cassayre Thulin, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Imaging and Neurosciences Center

Salt Lake City
801-585-7575

  • 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.

    Specialties

    Board Certification

    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Patient Rating

    4.9 /5
    ( out of 80 reviews )

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    April 21, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Thulin has been very thorough and understanding in treating my condition.

    April 14, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Thulin is very thoughtful, kind, thorough and professional. She cares about her patients and the quality of your life. She is up to date on everything happening with PD and will share her knowledge. I highly recommend Dr Thulin and am fortunate to have her in my corner while living with PD.

    April 08, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Thulin is very knowledgeable, helpful and caring.

    April 07, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very very intelligent very observant checked all my records commenting on questions from doctors that may be pertinent to her to diagnosis Dr. Thulin One in a Million I'm very lucky to have found her

    April 06, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr Thulin¿s diagnosis and treatment has been spot on.

    March 06, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    I have had very good results from Dr. Thulin's injections. However the experience itself is extremely stressful.

    March 03, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    DR. THULIN IS SUPERB IN EVERY WAY!!

    February 25, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Dr. Thulin is fantastic.

    February 24, 2024
    CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

    Very good and knowledgeable doctor

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  • 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.

    Board Certification and Academic Information

    Academic Departments Neurology -Primary
    Board Certification
    National Board of Medical Examiners

    Education history

    Fellowship Neurology- Movement Disorders - Oregon Health Sciences University Fellow
    Geriatric Neurology - Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center Fellow
    Residency Neurology - Harvard-Longwood Neurology Resident
    Internal Medicine - Jewish Hospital of St Louis Intern
    Professional Medical Medicine - Stanford University M.D.
    Human Biology - Stanford University B.A.

    Selected Publications

    Journal Article

    1. Earl T, Jridi A, Thulin PC, Zorn M, McKee KE, Mitrovich K, Moretti P, Alshaikh J, Kassavetis P, Cortez MM, Lamotte G (2024). Effect of levodopa on postural blood pressure changes in Parkinson disease: a randomized crossover study. Clin Auton Res, 34(1), 117-124. (Read full article)
    2. 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. (Read full article)
    3. 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 PC 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. (Read full article)
    4. Sweeney M, Galli J, McNally S, Tebo A, Haven T, Thulin PC, Clardy SL (2017). Delayed LGI1 seropositivity in voltage-gated potassium channel (VGKC)-complex antibody limbic encephalitis. BMJ Case Rep, 2017. (Read full article)
    5. Tarsy D, Thulin PC, Herzog AG (2001). Spasmodic torticollis and reproductive function in women. Parkinsonism Relat Disord, 7(4), 323-327. (Read full article)
    6. Thulin PC, Woodward WR, Carter JH, Nutt JG (1998). Levodopa in human breast milk: clinical implications. Neurology, 50(6), 1920-1. (Read full article)
    7. 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. (Read full article)

    Letter

    1. Ferng A, Thulin PC, Walsh E, Weissbrod PA, Friedman J (2021). YY1: A New Gene for Childhood Onset Dystonia with Prominent Oromandibular-Laryngeal Involvement? [Letter to the editor]. Mov Disord, 37(1), 227-228. (Read full article)

    Abstract

    1. Sweeney M, Galli J, McNally S, Tebo A, Haven T, Thulin PC, 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.
    2. Newcomb TM, Himle MB, Smart AL, Sharp AG, Viazzo-Trussell D, Thulin PC and Swoboda KJ (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.
    3. 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].
    4. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. 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.
    7. 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.
    8. Tarsy D, Thulin PC, Herzog A (1997). Spasmodic Torticollis and Reproductive function [Abstract]. Mov Disord, 12(5), 847.
    9. Thulin PC, Carter JH, Nichols MD, Kurth M, Nutt JG (1996). Menstrual cycle related changes in Parkinson's disease [Abstract]. Neurology, 46, A376.
    10. Thulin PC, Hammerstad JP (1995). Post-traumatic torticollis and cervical radiculopathy [Abstract]. Mov Disord, 10, 701.
    11. Thulin PC, Nutt JG (1994). Domperidone: Effects on levodopa-induced hypotension and bradycardia [Abstract]. Mov Disord, 9, 483-484.