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I am a movement disorders neurologist and health services researcher with a research focus on the science of recruitment and engagement in specialized care and research within neurodegenerative disorders. My research uses community based participatory research (CBPR) approaches and a combination of quantitative and qualitative strategies to investigate contributing factors and potential solutions for differences in the presentation, care, and experience of these diseases across groups. I also serve as the founder and director of the Parkinson’s C.O.R.E. Collaborative, an academic-community alliance that helps facilitate both outreach and research efforts.

I have formal training in health services research and in clinical informatics.  I am the current Chief Medical Informatics Officer for UCLA Health, and I participate in committees that oversee changes in the electronic health record and other IT tools.  I also serve as the Associate Director of the UCLA Clinical Informatics Fellowship Program and the UCLA Resident Informatics Program. 

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I am a movement disorders trained neurologist, Huntington’s Disease specialist, and health services research investigator, with an interest in improving access to neurological care for all groups affected by rare and common neurological disorders. My lab uses mixed-method approaches, which include analysis of “big data” (e.g.: electronic health records, claims datasets) and patient and provider interviews to understand access to specialized neurologic care. A long-term goal of my research program is to leverage the use of informatics tools to track and improve 1) access to neurologic care, 2) access to clinical research, and 3) disease-specific outcomes. 

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I am a general neurologist with additional training in business management (MBA) and health services research (MS).  My research focuses on the development and evaluation of innovative care models in neurology.  In particular, I have an interest in technology-enabled care models (e.g., telehealth, informatics) for improved population health.  In addition to my health services work, I am the Acting Chief of Neurology at the Greater Los Angeles VA and the lead neurologist for VA’s transition to the Oracle Health electronic medical record.

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