Aliya Iftikhar Sarwar

Dr. Aliya Iftikhar Sarwar is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine and serves as Director of the National Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC) and the VA Post-residency Advanced Fellowship Program in Parkinson's Disease at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, Texas. She holds an MD from Dow University of Medical Sciences and completed neurology training at Baylor College of Medicine, with specialized fellowships in Sleep Medicine and Movement Disorders. Her certifications include Neurology and Sleep Medicine from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and Sleep Medicine from the American Board of Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Sarwar's research focuses on Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Sleep Medicine. Notable work includes studies on Parkinson's risk factors in veterans with traumatic brain injury, cognitive-behavioral interventions for Parkinson's patients, and neuropsychological outcomes of deep brain stimulation. Her clinical expertise spans drug-induced parkinsonism, genetic movement disorders, and inpatient neurological care protocols.

She has received multiple awards for excellence in education and patient care, including the STAR Faculty Award (2021), Norton Rose Fulbright Award (2020), and recognition in Baylor's Academy of Distinguished Educators. Her work bridges clinical practice with advanced research, particularly in veteran populations and neurological rehabilitation.

Dr. Sarwar's professional roles include leadership in VA clinical programs, educational mentorship, and contributions to neurology guidelines. Her research emphasizes translational applications of neurological findings to improve patient care standards.