Dr. Robert Hauser, MD
Physician
Neurology
Specialty
Movement Disorders
Medical Expertise of Dr. Robert Hauser, MD
Dr. Hauser is a movement disorder specialist with in-depth experience treating patients with Parkinson's Disease, spasticity, dystonia and other neurological problems.
About Dr. Robert Hauser, MD
Robert A. Hauser, MD is a board-certified neurologist providing care to patients at University of South Florida (USF)
Dr. Hause is Professor of Neurology, Molecular Pharmacology, and Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center.
Dr. Hauser performs injections of botulinum toxin for patients with cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, and hemifacial spasm.
Dr Hauser’s research focuses on the development of new treatments for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Dr. Hauser is Past Chairman of the Interventional Neurology Section of the American Academy of Neurology, a past member of the executive committee of the Parkinson Study Group and is a member of the steering committee, NIH Exploratory Trials in Parkinson’s disease. He has authored or co-authored over 300 publications.
Dr. Hause is Professor of Neurology, Molecular Pharmacology, and Director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center.
Dr. Hauser performs injections of botulinum toxin for patients with cervical dystonia, blepharospasm, and hemifacial spasm.
Dr Hauser’s research focuses on the development of new treatments for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Dr. Hauser is Past Chairman of the Interventional Neurology Section of the American Academy of Neurology, a past member of the executive committee of the Parkinson Study Group and is a member of the steering committee, NIH Exploratory Trials in Parkinson’s disease. He has authored or co-authored over 300 publications.
Conditions Treated
Focal Dystonias
Parkinson's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Spasticity
Procedures & Services
Botulinum Toxin for Focal Dystonia
Botulinum Toxin for Spasticity
Patient Education Resources
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Education & Training
- Undergraduate Degree: Psychology, Brandeis University, 1978
- Medical Degree:Temple University School of Medicine, 1982
- Medical Internship: Surgery I, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 1983
- Neurology Residency: Neurosurgery, Eastern Virginia Grad. Med. School, 1988
- Movement Disorders Fellowship: USF College of Medicine, 1990
Professional Affiliations
USF Health - Dept. of Neurology
The USF Department of Neurology is one of the largest in our region, and is the only academic medical center on Florida’s west coast. Our neurological experts are highly sought after, and routinely diagnose and treat the most complex neurological conditions using state of the art technology, medications and procedures. Our specialty programs are known internationally for providing the very best in complex neurological care and also are engaged in cutting edge research, including over 100 clinical trials testing new treatment approaches for the many disease we treat. The world class neurologists at USF Health are considered to be among the best in their fields throughout the country.