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Perla Cassayre Thulin
( out of 410 reviews )

Perla Cassayre Thulin, MD

Languages spoken: English

Clinical Locations

Primary Location

Imaging and Neurosciences Center

729 Arapeen Way
Salt Lake City , UT 84108

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

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
National Board of Medical Examiners

Patient Rating

Patients describe Dr. Thulin as highly knowledgeable, skilled, and thorough in diagnosing and managing neurologic conditions. Many highlight that she spends ample time with them, listens carefully, explains options and next steps clearly, and follows up as needed. Commenters consistently describe her as caring, professional, and encouraging, and say they trust her judgment and would recommend her care.

Generated via Patient Reviews

4.9 /5
( out of 410 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


Jul 20, 2026
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Very knowledgeable and helpful

May 31, 2026
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Thulin listened to us, she made us comfortable and gave us the time to understand what was going on with me. She was great and spent time with us so we understood what was happening.

May 31, 2026
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Very professional and caring. I highly recommend her.

Apr 26, 2026
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr Thulin cares about her patience. She spends time with you. Doesn't make you feel rushed.

Apr 26, 2026
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Thulin is the best doctor I've had for my condition over the last eight years. I couldn't have asked for a better neurologist. She is patient understanding explains every detail perfectly, listens to me and has proven to give me the greatest care for my condition.

Apr 05, 2026
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Extremely competent and knowledgeable.Has me pretty much stabilized with drug and exercise program.

Feb 21, 2026
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She really cares and works hard to find answers. She works with you, not just along side or against you.

Nov 23, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Very meticulous and professional, also a very nice person. I highly recommend dr Thulin

Nov 17, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr Thulin was fantastic. She was very kind and knowledgeable. She listened to me and helped me with my issues in a kind and helpful manner.

Nov 10, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Great dr.

Nov 09, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Thank you for encouraging me. I was struggling to stay positive about having Parkinson's.

Oct 19, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

I trust Dr. Thulin to give me the best care possible, I have complete faith in her judgment and would recommend her to anyone who needs a quality neurologist.

Oct 17, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She is very thorough and meticulous

Oct 17, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She is one of the best doctors that I have been to

Sep 08, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

DR THUIIN IS GREAT;

Jul 12, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

My

May 24, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

I was impressed by the amount of time she spent with me and value the recommendations she made to help me. I know my options for care for my conditions and know the next steps if I want to take them.

May 04, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

I like the amount of time she spent with me to discover the problem

Apr 29, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Very thorough and easy to work with, She explains this well and listens to what I have to say.

Apr 24, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

I really like Dr. Thulin. She is very knowledgeable and always willing to go above and beyond to help me figure out what is wrong with me.

Apr 15, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

DR.;THULIN DID A WONDERFUL JOB OF DEALING WIT;H MY PARKINSONS

Apr 07, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Skilled and competent doctor.

Mar 09, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Excellent care

Feb 13, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

I always have.

Jan 14, 2025
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

She cares and follows up to find out the latest needs.

Nov 25, 2024
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

DR'THULIN IS OUTSTANDING IN ALL WAYS1

Nov 16, 2024
CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES CENTER

Dr. Thulin is very thorough, knowledgeable and caring.


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Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Neurology -Associate Professor (Clinical)
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
National Board of Medical Examiners

Education history

Fellowship Neurology- Movement Disorders - Oregon Health Sciences University Fellow
Fellowship Geriatric Neurology - Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center Fellow
Residency Neurology - Harvard-Longwood Neurology Resident
Internship Internal Medicine - Jewish Hospital of St Louis Intern
Professional Medical Medicine - Stanford University M.D.
Undergraduate 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.
  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.
  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.
  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.
  5. Tarsy D, Thulin PC, Herzog AG (2001). Spasmodic torticollis and reproductive function in women. Parkinsonism Relat Disord, 7(4), 323-327.
  6. Thulin PC, Woodward WR, Carter JH, Nutt JG (1998). Levodopa in human breast milk: clinical implications. Neurology, 50(6), 1920-1.
  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.

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.

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.