Wissam Deeb

Dr. Wissam Deeb is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at UMass Chan Medical School, specializing in movement disorders and deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapies. He is affiliated with the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and focuses on Parkinson's disease and Tourette syndrome, incorporating technological innovations like wearable devices in clinical practice and research.

His academic foundation includes a BS and MD from University of Balamand in Lebanon. Research interests span

• Deep Brain Stimulation optimization
• Neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders
• Telemedicine applications
• Medical device complications

in both adult and pediatric populations.

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in

• DBS for Alzheimer's disease
• Technical advancements in neuromodulation
• Gender-affirming neurological care
• Tic disorder management

with emphasis on clinical translation and technologically enhanced diagnostics.

Network analysis reveals strong collaborations with movement disorder specialists and neurosurgeons across international institutions, particularly through the annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tanks. Key concepts in his work include

• Deep Brain Stimulation
• Tourette Syndrome
• Parkinson's Disease
• Essential Tremor
• Globus Pallidus