Un Jung Kang, MDProfessor of NeurologyDirector, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders CenterThe Committees on Neurobiology and Molecular MedicineDr. Un Jung Kang is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders that manifest abnormal involuntary movements, such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, torsion dystonia, tics, tremor, and others. He directs the Medical Center’s Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, which has brought various medical specialists together to treat and conduct research on movement disorders. Through the center, Dr. Kang provides various treatments for movement disorders, including botulinum toxin injections and deep brain stimulation surgeries. The center is also involved in clinical trials of new medications and surgical interventions for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Dr. Kang and his colleagues are also investigating the cause of neurodegenerative disorders and exploring new therapeutic modalities for brain repair. Practice LocationCenter for Advanced Medicine
Year Started Practice1986 Board CertificationNeurology Medical SchoolJohns Hopkins University, Baltimore InternshipRush University Medical Center, Chicago Residency and FellowshipColumbia University, New York MembershipsAmerican Academy of Neurology
Languages SpokenEnglish
Office Phone(773) 702-6389 Office Fax(773) 702-9076 Office Postal AddressUn Jung Kang, MD
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Read More About Dr. KangLearn about Dr. Kang’s research. Read about the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center. Selected PublicationsView a partial list of Dr. Kang's publications through the National Library of Medicine's publication database. |
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