Raja Mehanna

Dr. Raja Mehanna is a Professor of Neurology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), specializing in Movement Disorders. His academic journey began with a medical degree from St Joseph University School of Medicine in Lebanon, followed by neurology residency training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and Movement Disorders fellowship training at both Cleveland Clinic and Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Mehanna's research focuses on Parkinson's disease, particularly early-onset forms, deep brain stimulation, tremor, dystonia, and the application of technology in movement disorder management. His work spans clinical research, systematic reviews, and book authorship, with publications appearing in leading journals including Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, The Lancet Neurology, and Movement Disorders.

His publication record shows consistent productivity with recent work in 2024 addressing unmet needs in early-onset Parkinson's disease (particularly regarding deep brain stimulation and pregnancy) and systemic symptoms in Huntington's disease. His research demonstrates expertise in both clinical management and technological applications for movement disorders, with particular emphasis on objective measurement tools like the Personal KinetiGraph for monitoring Parkinson's disease.

Dr. Mehanna has made significant contributions to understanding the cognitive impact of deep brain stimulation, comparative features across different age groups with Parkinson's disease, and movement disorders in cerebrovascular disease. His work bridges clinical practice with academic research, addressing both common and specialized aspects of movement disorder management.