Center for Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Section of Neurology – S. Maria della Misericordia University Hospital of Perugia Perugia
S. Maria della Misericordia University Hospital Perugia
The Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders of Perugia provides diagnosis, treatment and support with a multidisciplinary team of dedicated neurologists, neuropsychologists, physiatrists, physiotherapists, specialized nurses, neuroradiologists, neurosurgeons, gastroenterologists and geneticists.
Approximately 35 movement disorders outpatient visits are scheduled every week (about 1800 visits yearly). Patients with movement disorders can be admitted in the Neurology ward (20 beds) and day-hospital (4 beds) for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, including management and treatment of complicated phases.
In cooperation with “Unione Parkinsoniani Perugia”, the Center promotes programs of physical activities, psychological training, speech and occupational therapy tailored according to the disease stage. The Center also promotes education for general practitioners, neurologists and nurses with courses and seminars open also to patients and caregivers.
In addition to clinical activities, research is carried out in collaboration with national and international centers and is mainly focused on diagnostic and prognostic role of fluid biomarkers. Particular interest is focused on the analysis of alpha-synuclein aggregation processes and their in vivo detection.
Diagnostic procedures
CSF analysis of synucleinopathy, amyloidosis, tauopathy, neurodegeneration and inflammation biomarkers
Neuropsychological evaluation (Memory Disorders Center)
Smell Test
Magnetic resonance imaging (1.5 and 3 T) (Neuroradiology Service) for advanced functional and structural brain study
In selected cases: , DaT Scan, FDG-PET (Nuclear Medicine Service)
Services and treatments provided
Multidimensional assessment of patients eligible for Deep Brain Stimulation
Multidimensional assessment of patients eligible for infusion therapy
Follow-up of patients undergoing device aided therapies
EMG-and ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections
Genetic assessment (Medical Genetics Service) and rare disease certification
Phoniatric assessment for swallowing (ENT Clinic)
Complementary therapies (Unione Parkinsoniani Perugia)
Activation of individualized outpatient or residential rehabilitation programs
Useful numbers
Out-patient reception
+39-075-5784344
Hospital booking service for visits at the Movement Disorders Center through the public healthcare system
+39-0755402963
The Fresco Center Perugia Team
Medical Personnel
Lucilla Parnetti, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology, Head of the Neurology Section
Nicola Tambasco, MD, PhD – Neurologist, Responsible of the Movement Disorders Center
Pasquale Nigro, MD, PhD – Neurologist
Federico Paolini Paoletti, MD, PhD – Neurologist
Silvia Sperandei, MD – Neurologist
Memory Disorders Center
Nicola Salvadori – Psychologist
Chiara Montanucci – Psychologist
Clinical Neurochemistry Lab (Section of Neurology)
Giovanni Bellomo, PhD, Physicist
Silvia Paciotti, PhD, biochemist
Alfredo Megaro, PhD, PhD student
Section of Physiology and Biochemistry
Davide Chiasserini, PhD, Biologist
Physiotherapy and Complementary Therapies
Centro Ospedaliero di Riabilitazione Intensiva (C.O.R.I.) di Passignano sul Trasimeno (Perugia)
Unione Parkinsoniani Perugia
Other collaborating medical specialists
Carlo Conti, Neurosurgeon
Giulia Fiorucci, Neurosurgeon
Pietro Chiarini, Neuroradiologist
Cristina Tranfaglia, Nuclear Medicine Physician
Danilo Castellani, Gastroenterologist
Susanna Brizi, Otolaryngologist
Maurizio Massucci, Physiatrist
Francesco Sciarrini, Physiatrist
Allied Health Professionals
Sara Simeone, Specialized nurse devoted to parkinsonian patients
Mirko Gaggiotti, Specialized nurse devoted to parkinsonian patients
Pamela Fiorucci, Physiotherapist
Alessia Pierangeli, Physiotherapist
Ombretta Isidori, Speech therapist
Alessandro Ranieri, Occupational Therapist
Silvia Salviani, Occupational Therapist
The other Centers of Fresco Network
Villa Margherita Rehabilitation Center
Arcugnano, Vicenza
Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
Gravedona ed Uniti, Como
Rehabilitation Department for Parkinson’s Disease and Severe Acquired Brain Injury
International centers
University Hospital Würzburg
The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center – Department of Neurology