Shilpa Chitnis

Shilpa Chitnis, MD, PhD, FAAN is a Professor and Chief of Neurology at the University of Texas at Tyler (UT Tyler), serving as the Neurology Residency Program Director. She holds dual expertise in clinical neurology and medical education with over 20 years of experience. Her academic roles include leadership in graduate medical education, having established a nationally recognized movement disorders fellowship and supervised 13 fellowships at UT Southwestern.

Education:

• Medical School: Grant Medical College, Mumbai, India
• Neurology Residency: Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
• Fellowship: Louisiana State University in Movement Disorders

Research & Clinical Focus: Dr. Chitnis specializes in movement disorders, particularly deep brain stimulation (DBS), botulinum toxin therapy, functional neurological disorders, and Parkinson’s disease. Her work spans clinical management, neuromodulation techniques, and psychosocial aspects of neurologic conditions.

Contributions: She has trained future neurology leaders, many of whom now hold prestigious roles across academia and clinical practice. Her mentorship emphasizes empowering junior faculty and fostering innovation in residency programs. Current initiatives include developing UT Tyler’s new Neurology residency program emphasizing creativity and holistic education.

Practice Details:

• Practice Location: 700 Olympic Plaza, Ste. 904, Tyler, TX 75701
• Clinical Expertise: Movement disorders, DBS, botulinum toxin therapy