--- title: Movement Disorders | Butler Hospital In Rhode Island description: Butler Hospital in Rhode Island provides diagnosis and comprehensive medical management of movement disorders. image: https://www.butler.org/hubfs/-%20BUTLER/WEB%20Images/movementdisorders.jpg --- - [**Pay My Bill](https://www.carenewengland.org/pay/butler-hospital/?hsLang=en) - [**Careers](https://www.butler.org/careers?hsLang=en) - [**Donate](https://www.butler.org/ways-to-give?hsLang=en) - [**My Chart](https://www.carenewengland.org/mychart?hsLang=en) - [**+1 (844) 401-0111](tel:+1%20(844)%20401-0111) [![CNE Butler Behavioral Health](https://www.butler.org/hs-fs/hubfs/-%20CNE/CNE%20-%202026%20Branding/CNE%20Butler%20Behavioral%20Health.png?width=1200&height=475&name=CNE%20Butler%20Behavioral%20Health.png)](https://www.butler.org/?hsLang=en) - [Find A Provider](https://www.butler.org/provider-finder) - [Services](https://www.butler.org/services) - Addiction & Rehabilitation - [Alcohol and Drug Addiction](https://www.butler.org/services/alcohol-drug-addiction) - [Opioid Addiction and Recovery Stabilization](https://www.butler.org/services/outpatient/recovery-stabilization) - Behavioral Health - [Brain Research and Interventional Neurotherapeutics (BRAIN) Program](https://www.butler.org/services/brain-program) - [Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Bipolar and Depression](https://www.butler.org/services/mood-disorders) - [Obsessive-Compulsive and Anxiety Disorders](https://www.butler.org/services/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) - [Psychotic Disorders: Schizophrenia, Paranoia, and Psychosis](https://www.butler.org/services/psychotic-disorders) - Neurology - [Memory Disorders: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, and Memory Loss](https://www.butler.org/services/cognitive-disorders/) - [Movement Disorders: Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s, and Tardive Dyskinesia](https://www.butler.org/services/movement-disorders) - [Neuropsychology Program](https://www.butler.org/services/neuropsychology-program) - [Emergency Assessments](https://www.butler.org/assessment) - [Express Care](https://www.butler.org/express-care) - [Patients & Visitors](https://www.butler.org/patient-visitor-resources) - [For Healthcare Providers](https://www.butler.org/for-physicians/) - [Research](https://www.butler.org/research) - [Contact Us](https://www.butler.org/contact-us) - [Services](https://www.butler.org/services) - Addiction & Rehabilitation - [Alcohol and Drug Addiction](https://www.butler.org/services/alcohol-drug-addiction) - [Opioid Addiction and Recovery Stabilization](https://www.butler.org/services/outpatient/recovery-stabilization) - Behavioral Health - [Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Bipolar and Depression](https://www.butler.org/services/mood-disorders) - [Obsessive-Compulsive and Anxiety Disorders](https://www.butler.org/services/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) - [Psychotic Disorders: Schizophrenia, Paranoia, and Psychosis](https://www.butler.org/services/psychotic-disorders) - Neurology - [Memory Disorders: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, and Memory Loss](https://www.butler.org/services/cognitive-disorders/) - [Movement Disorders: Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s, and Tardive Dyskinesia](https://www.butler.org/services/movement-disorders) - [Emergency Assessments](https://www.butler.org/assessment) - [Patients & Visitors](https://www.butler.org/patient-visitor-resources) - [For Healthcare Providers](https://www.butler.org/for-physicians/) - [Research](https://www.butler.org/research) - [Contact Us](https://www.butler.org/contact-us) - [Pay My Bill](https://www.carenewengland.org/pay/butler-hospital/?__hstc=233546881.f810eb4a5587f99072054a80db67fc75.1569400421487.1599820512017.1601456178149.149&__hssc=233546881.1.1601456178149&__hsfp=2259376768) - [Careers](https://www.carenewengland.org/careers?__hstc=233546881.f810eb4a5587f99072054a80db67fc75.1569400421487.1599820512017.1601456178149.149&__hssc=233546881.1.1601456178149&__hsfp=2259376768) - [+1 (844) 401-0111](tel:+1%20(844)%20401-0111) ** #### Site Search ** ** ![Movement Disorders](https://www.butler.org/hubfs/-%20BUTLER/WEB%20Images/movementdisorders.jpg) # Movement Disorders ## Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Program The Movement Disorders Program at Butler Hospital specializes in caring for patients with Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, gait disorders, tremors, drug-induced movement disorders, ataxias, dystonias, and other movement disorders. We provide diagnosis and comprehensive medical management of movement disorders. We offer innovative treatments such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) and botulinum toxin.   ###### Contact Information: **Movement Disorders Program at Butler Hospital **P: [(401) 455-6669](tel:+14014556669) **Behavioral Health Service Call Center** For appointments or provider referrals contact Care New England’s Behavioral Health Services Call Center 24/7 P: [1 (844) 401-0111](tel:1%20(844)%20401-0111) ###### Quick Links and Resources: - [Ask The Expert: Movement Disorders](https://www.butler.org/blog/ask-the-expert-movement-disorders?hsLang=en) - [Movement Disorder Misperceptions](https://www.butler.org/hubfs/-%20PDF%20Files/Butler/Butler%20Hospital-Movement%20Disorders-Misperceptions.pdf?hsLang=en) - [Staging Parkinson's Disease](https://www.butler.org/hubfs/-%20PDF%20Files/Butler/Butler%20Hospital-%20Movement%20Disorders%20Staging-Parkinson.pdf?hsLang=en) - [Tremor in Parkinson's Disease](https://www.butler.org/hubfs/-%20PDF%20Files/Butler/Butler%20Hospital-Movement%20Disorders%20Tremor.pdf?hsLang=en) - [Dementia in Parkinson's Disease](https://www.butler.org/hubfs/-%20PDF%20Files/Butler/Butler%20Hospital-Movement%20Disorders-Dementia-in-PD.pdf?hsLang=en) - [Dementia with Lewy Bodies](https://www.butler.org/hubfs/-%20PDF%20Files/Butler/Butler%20Hospital-Dementia%20with%20Lewy%20bodies.pdf?hsLang=en) - [Rhode Island APDA Chapter](https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/rhode-island/) ##### Symptoms Include Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders include: - Tremors, particularly in the hands, arms, legs or head - Stiff muscles - Slow movement - Difficulty with balance or walking ##### Our Specialties The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program at Butler Hospital specialize in caring for patients with: - Parkinson’s disease - Huntington’s disease - Gait disorders - Tremors - Drug-induced movement disorders - Ataxias - Dystonias - Machado-Joseph Disease and other spinocerebellar ataxias - Other movement disorders ## Brain Health The Movement Disorders Program expands upon Butler Hospital’s leading role as a major brain science research and teaching hospital focused on advancing understanding and developing innovative treatments of brain-based illnesses. We offer specialized psychiatric care, including inpatient, partial hospital and outpatient services. Our goal in establishing a Movements Disorders Program at Butler Hospital is to foster greater collaboration among neurologists, psychiatrists and psychologists in treating the fatigue, depression, and apathy often associated with movement disorders. By leading important research and providing top quality, innovative patient care, the Movement Disorders Program seeks to build better understanding and improve treatments. ## Neurology at Kent Hospital For anyone experiencing a health condition related to the brain, nervous system, or spine, proper and quality care and attention is needed, and the Care New England neurologists are ready to provide an array of services and treatments. [![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6898349/e97ad7ac-0f98-4651-bf4c-4a731d483d91.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6898349/e97ad7ac-0f98-4651-bf4c-4a731d483d91) ## Parkinson’s Disease Information and Referral Center The Parkinson’s Information and Referral Center at Butler Hospital is the only resource center in Rhode Island sponsored by the [American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)](http://www.apdaparkinson.org/). It serves as a resource for those with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their loved ones, and health care providers. This Center’s outreach is available to people statewide and beyond, regardless of their affiliation with Butler Hospital, any other medical facility, or physician. The Center provides current information about Parkinson’s disease and appropriate referrals to resources across the region. ###### Services provided include: - Free information about Parkinson’s disease - Resource referral network - Phone and email access to a licensed independent clinical social worker to answer your questions - Information about area support groups - Educational programs - Community outreach to provide awareness and education about Parkinson’s disease - Affiliation with the RI Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association The APDA Information and Referral Center at Butler Hospital is coordinated by Laurie Ann Oliveira, MSW, LICSW, and is under the medical direction of Dr. Joseph H. Friedman, neurologist and movement disorder specialist associated with Brown University. For more information contact Laurie Ann Oliveira, MSW, LICSW, Program Coordinator at [LAoliveira@butler.org](mailto:LAoliveira@butler.org) or call [(401) 455-6337](tel:401-455-6337) ## Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Outpatient rehabilitation clinics of **Spaulding Outpatient Center** at Kent Hospital offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy for a variety of conditions including Parkinson’s disease, neuromuscular disorders, such as ALS, and immune conditions such as multiple sclerosis.  [![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6898349/45f270fb-9c0d-4442-9e4c-fba444c74925.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6898349/45f270fb-9c0d-4442-9e4c-fba444c74925) ![Spaulding Outpatient Physical Therapy](https://www.butler.org/hs-fs/hubfs/-%20VNA/PhysicalTherapy.jpg?width=500&name=PhysicalTherapy.jpg)   ## Meet the Team ##### Joseph Friedman, MD A neurologist and recognized expert in Parkinson's disease, Dr. Joseph Friedman is the chief of the Butler Hospital's new Movement Disorders Program. ##### Victoria C. Chang, MD Victoria Chang, MD, completed her residency in neurology at Brown and a two-year fellowship in movement disorders at Columbia University Medical Center Neurological Institute. ##### Biju Gopalakrishnan, MD A neurologist and movement disorder specialist, Dr. Gopalakrishnan completed medical school at Government Medical College, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.  [Read More](https://www.carenewengland.org?hsLang=en) [Read Less](https://www.carenewengland.org?hsLang=en) He then completed an Internal Medicine Residency and Neurology residency and Movement disorder fellowship programs. He previously worked as a neurologist and movement disorder specialist in India and the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Gopalakrishnan believes that patients' health can be affected when disorders are not recognized in time, they can develop side effects from medications, and that patients can suffer when actually there are ways to help them. 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