Christopher W. Hess

Christopher W. Hess, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology, Immunology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of Florida College of Medicine. He serves as Fellowship Director and directs the Veterans Administration Parkinson’s Disease Consortium Center at the North Florida/South Georgia VA Medical Center. His roles combine clinical practice, research, and leadership in movement disorder studies.

Education: Completed his M.D. at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2006) and a BA in Psychology with Honors in Biopsychology from William Paterson University (2001). Advanced training includes neurology residency and chief residency at Columbia University Medical Center, followed by a movement disorders fellowship under Dr. Stanley Fahn, with specialization in neurophysiology and deep brain stimulation.

Research focuses on movement disorders neurophysiology, tremor analysis, neuroimaging, and cortical oscillations in dystonia. Specific interests include impaired dexterity and resting tremor in Parkinson’s disease, as well as the application of invasive/non-invasive brain stimulation. His work bridges clinical neurology with technological advancements in movement disorder management.

Affiliations: Active member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society and the American Academy of Neurology. Board-certified in Neurology and Psychiatry by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.

Labs/Teams: Leads the VA Parkinson’s Disease Consortium Center, integrating clinical care and research for veterans with movement disorders. Collaborates on interdisciplinary teams studying neurophysiological mechanisms and therapeutic interventions.