Robert Holloway

Robert Holloway, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Southern California, holding joint appointments in the Departments of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Pediatrics, and Anesthesiology. His work focuses on neurology, particularly Parkinson’s disease, clinical trials, and health economics. He specializes in studying treatment efficacy, cost analyses, and ethical aspects of medical interventions.

His research spans topics such as genetic risk assessment in Parkinson’s disease, longitudinal observational studies, palliative care delivery by neurologists, and disparities in stroke care outcomes. He has contributed to the development of standardized clinical rating scales for Parkinson’s disease evaluation.

Key areas of investigation include sham surgery ethics in clinical trials, cost-effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS), and patient education programs for chronic neurological conditions. His interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical practice, healthcare economics, and patient-centered outcomes.

Notably, Dr. Holloway has published extensively on Parkinson’s disease treatment costs, disparities in stroke care, and the role of neurologists in palliative care. His work highlights the intersection of clinical innovation and equitable healthcare delivery.