Dr. Leonard Verhagen metman MD, Neurologist
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Dr. Leonard Verhagen metman MD

Neurologist | Neurology

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1725 W Harrison #755 Neuroscience In Chicago IL, 60612
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Dr. Leonard Verhagen Metman is a Movement Disorder Neurologist and Professor of Neurological Sciences  in Chicago, IL. Dr. Verhagen studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats movement disorders including Parkinsons disease. He is a specialist in advanced therapies such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), MR guided focused ultrasound, and infusion therapies. 

Education and Training

Leiden University Faculty of Medicine

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Provider Details

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Dr. Leonard Verhagen metman MD
Dr. Leonard Verhagen metman MD's Expert Contributions
  • Progressing numbness

    You probably should discuss with your cardiologist if an MRI compatible pacemaker can replace the current one. You will need multiple MRIs before and after possible spine surgery. Short of that, a CT scan/myelogram can give very helpful information. X-rays are just not good enough. With the perineal numbness make sure they get a good look not only at LS but also bottom of T spine. Best wishes! READ MORE

  • About tics

    Hi Anna- It sounds like you are describing tics, which may be representing Tourette’s syndrome. You should see a movement disorder neurologist. As patients get older the tics usually lessen. There are also medications that can help, and that would be a good option if the tics interfere with your quality of life. Tics oftentimes are associated with anxiety and ADHD, which you mention are not unfamiliar to you. Sometimes drugs for ADHD can make tics a bit worse. Again, go to a movement disorder doctor, and ask if this person is seeing a lot of tic patients. best of luck! READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Movement Disorders, Parkinson's disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia, deep brain stimulation (DBS), infusion therapies for Parkinson's disease

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor, Neurological Sciences Rush University, Chicago 1999 - Present

Awards

  • Top Doctors 2022 Top Doctors 
  • Best Doctor 2021 Best Doctors of America 

Treatments

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Tremors

Professional Memberships

  • Movement Disorder Society, American Academy of Neurology  

Areas of research

Advanced therapies for Parkinson's disease, including deep rain stimulation (DBS), infusion therapies, new drug therapies

Dr. Leonard Verhagen metman MD's Practice location

Practice At 1725 W Harrison #755 Neuroscience Institute Sect Of Movement Disorde

1725 W Harrison #755 Neuroscience In -
Chicago, IL 60612
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