
Alberto J. Espay, MD, MSc
Professor of Neurology, Director, James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center Research Chair for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
Specialties
Neurology, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Neuroscience, Dystonia
Department
Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine
UC Health Affiliations
University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute, Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Best Doctors and Top Doctors
Alberto Espay, MD, is professor and endowed chair of the University of Cincinnati James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. He trained in neurology at Indiana University as well as in clinical and electrophysiology of movement disorders at the University of Toronto, where he obtained a master’s degree in clinical epidemiology and healthcare research.
A prolific researcher and author, Dr. Espay has published more than 200 peer-reviewed research articles, 25 book chapters and five books. His research efforts focus on the measurement of motor and behavioral phenomena in—and clinical trials for—Parkinson’s disease as well as in the understanding and management of functional movement disorders.
Dr. Espay served as chair of the Movement Disorders Section of the American Academy of Neurology; associate editor of Movement Disorders, the official journal of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS); and in the executive committee of the Parkinson Study Group. He currently serves as chair of MDS Technology Task Force and as secretary-elect of the Pan-American Section of the MDS. Dr. Espay is also an honorary member of the Mexican Academy of Neurology.
Dr. Espay has received numerous awards, including:
- Dean’s Scholar in Clinical Research award
- Dystonia Coalition Career Development award
- NIH-funded KL2 Research Scholars Mentored award
- NIH-funded K23 Career Development award (2011-17)
- Cincinnati Business Courier’s Forty Under 40 award
- Cincinnati Business Courier’s Health Care Hero award
- Patients’ Choice award
- Compassionate Doctor award
- Excellence in Mentoring award
- Spanish Society of Neurology’s Cotzias award
Clifton
University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute
3113 Bellevue Ave
Suite 3000
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Phone: 513-475-8730
Map and Directions
Medical School
- Central University of Venezuela - Caracas, Venezuela
Residency
- Indiana University - Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship
- University of Toronto - Toronto, Ontario
Education
- University of Toronto - Toronto, Ontario
Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & NeurologyResponses: 250
Specialties
Neurology, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Neuroscience, Dystonia
Department
Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine
UC Health Affiliations
University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute, Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Best Doctors and Top Doctors
Alberto Espay, MD, is professor and endowed chair of the University of Cincinnati James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Center for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. He trained in neurology at Indiana University as well as in clinical and electrophysiology of movement disorders at the University of Toronto, where he obtained a master’s degree in clinical epidemiology and healthcare research.
A prolific researcher and author, Dr. Espay has published more than 200 peer-reviewed research articles, 25 book chapters and five books. His research efforts focus on the measurement of motor and behavioral phenomena in—and clinical trials for—Parkinson’s disease as well as in the understanding and management of functional movement disorders.
Dr. Espay served as chair of the Movement Disorders Section of the American Academy of Neurology; associate editor of Movement Disorders, the official journal of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS); and in the executive committee of the Parkinson Study Group. He currently serves as chair of MDS Technology Task Force and as secretary-elect of the Pan-American Section of the MDS. Dr. Espay is also an honorary member of the Mexican Academy of Neurology.
Dr. Espay has received numerous awards, including:
- Dean’s Scholar in Clinical Research award
- Dystonia Coalition Career Development award
- NIH-funded KL2 Research Scholars Mentored award
- NIH-funded K23 Career Development award (2011-17)
- Cincinnati Business Courier’s Forty Under 40 award
- Cincinnati Business Courier’s Health Care Hero award
- Patients’ Choice award
- Compassionate Doctor award
- Excellence in Mentoring award
- Spanish Society of Neurology’s Cotzias award
Clifton
University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute
3113 Bellevue Ave
Suite 3000
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Phone: 513-475-8730
Map and Directions
Medical School
- Central University of Venezuela - Caracas, Venezuela
Residency
- Indiana University - Indianapolis, IN
Fellowship
- University of Toronto - Toronto, Ontario
Education
- University of Toronto - Toronto, Ontario
Board Certifications
American Board of Psychiatry & NeurologyResponses: 250
Comments
- "Excellent provider."
Feb 27, 2021 - "Dr. Espay, is attentive andl listens to things I say and asks followup questions"
Feb 27, 2021 - "Excellent care"
Feb 27, 2021 - "I feel so fortunate to be under the care of Doctor Alberto Espay as he guides me through my frustrating and debilitating condition. He is so knowledgeable about how to care for me so that I can get the best results and subsequently live a normalish life."
Feb 27, 2021 - "Dr Espay is amazing!"
Feb 15, 2021 - "Dr Espay and his assistant were fantastic"
Feb 14, 2021 - "Dr Alberto Espay is the best!"
Feb 12, 2021 - "very easy to talk to"
Feb 10, 2021 - "good"
Feb 10, 2021 - "Dr. Espay and Dr. Sharma have stayed with me even though it's been difficult for them to find a diagnosis. But I know they will work with me until they find a diagnosis"
Feb 5, 2021
- "Dr. Espay is very compassionate with my illness. He listens to all of my concerns, and will respond to my emails at any time."
Feb 4, 2021 - "Dr. Espay is knowledgeable, informative, and caring. Speaking narrowly of medical treatment, my treatment has been effective. He is also each very interesting and personable so you feel as is you know each other. This builds self-confidence and is important part of the treatment."
Jan 27, 2021 - "The doctor and staff are first rate, world class, and the best in every way, all the good words. I feel that they care and like me as a person. They even said my good results brought them joy."
Jan 27, 2021 - "Dr. Espay knows the uniqueness of my condition and is the best qualified person to treat it. His office went over and above with the health insurance company to continue my treatment which is much appreciated."
Jan 25, 2021 - "dr espay and his staff were excellent as always."
Jan 23, 2021 - "Dr Espay and his Fellow are outstanding! I am in the best possible hands and have the utmost confidence in both of them. They took time to listen to me and take great care of me. 10/10!"
Jan 22, 2021 - "Dr. Espay took extraordinary time to thoroughly examine me and communicated everything happening clearly. He went above and beyond & acted as a true healers should. He is committed professionals & a credit to the practice/"
Jan 22, 2021 - "Dr Espay is wonderful to work with"
Jan 20, 2021 - "Dr. Espay and Dr. Shen are very professional and knowledgeable."
Jan 13, 2021 - "He's great, respectful, listened to me."
Jan 13, 2021
- "All the people I saw seemed concerned about my health"
Jan 13, 2021 - "Dr. Espay is very good to work with"
Jan 6, 2021 - "Great provider"
Jan 2, 2021 - "terrific"
Dec 31, 2020 - "I greatly appreciated *Dr. Espay & his team's attention to detail & the effectiveness of their treatment plans. thanks for all your help."
Dec 21, 2020 - "There are so many nice things to say about Dr. Espay and nurse Carrie. My parents and I both feel they are remarkable people."
Dec 20, 2020 - "Dr. Essay and the staff at UC Gardner are very kind, caring and professional."
Dec 19, 2020 - "Dr. Espay and his Fellow, could not have been friendlier or easier to deal with."
Dec 12, 2020 - "Dr. Essay and his Dr. Shen (sp?) were very patient listening to my father and waiting for him to get his words out . They asked about and listened to all of his concerns and addressed them. Many doctors i take him to do not include him in the conversation anymore. My father was likewise very impressed with them."
Dec 11, 2020 - "I feel comfortable with Dr Espay and Associates."
Dec 4, 2020
- "Dr. Espay and his team are great. I trust them a lot and I'm not very trusting."
Nov 25, 2020 - "Dr. Espay and Dr. Schwarma were two of the most attentive and empathetic but objective doctors i've seen all year, and I've seen a lot of doctors this year."
Nov 24, 2020 - "Excellent. Kind, courteous."
Nov 23, 2020 - "Dr. Espay is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. We trust his judgment completely for **** care."
Nov 20, 2020 - "I feel that I have one of the best providers possible and trust his care for me."
Nov 18, 2020 - "so grateful for Dr Estes"
Nov 5, 2020 - "Dr. Espay is a very nice, intelligent man."
Nov 4, 2020 - "We feel we are getting the best care possible with Dr. Espay in charge."
Oct 30, 2020 - "Reliable and knows my situation better than anyone."
Oct 26, 2020 - "Dr Espay is the absolute best atvwhat he does."
Oct 24, 2020
- "DR Alberto Espay and DR Jenn Sharma are two of the finest doctors, not to mention what incredible people they are!! They truly care for you and your health and treat you with respect. I am very lucky to have found them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart !!"
Oct 17, 2020 - "Dr. Alberto Espay and his team took all the time necessary to evaluate my condition"
Oct 14, 2020 - "very content with the care of the team."
Oct 13, 2020 - "Dr Espay exceeded my highest expectations for this visit. It was meaningful, comprehensive, engaging, respectful...even joyful."
Oct 9, 2020 - "Dr. Espay is wonderful!"
Oct 5, 2020 - "Dr Espay, was genuinely caring. He made me feel like I was important and I could ask any questions and not be wasting his time. I wish he could be, not only my neurologist but my primary physician too, he is amazing!"
Oct 5, 2020 - "I am pleased with this care provider for **** needs."
Oct 2, 2020 - "Dr Jordan was very easy to understand and willing to take the time to help diagnose my issue."
Sep 30, 2020 - "Jennifer and Dr. Espay are the absolute best!!!! I travel 2.5 hours to see these providers twice a year and I will continue to do so as long as I can because I truly believe they are the MOST knowledgeable about Parkinson's disease within a reasonable driving distance and they truly provide excellent care."
Sep 30, 2020 - "I am very satisfied with the attention and care I am receiving from Dr. Espay."
Sep 30, 2020
- "very nice"
Sep 13, 2020 - "I've had a very good experience with UC and Dr,Espey"
Sep 8, 2020 - "*Dr. Espay takes the time to listen to all the concerns as well as any suggestions I may have regarding my medical condition and treatment. He is the best and I am blessed to have him as my physician."
Sep 8, 2020 - "Very pleasant individual"
Sep 7, 2020 - "Dr. Espay is the best of the best. He is professional, yet friendly and approachable. He has a very contagious positive attitude that makes him very likeable. He is smart. He is supportive. He genuinely cares."
Sep 4, 2020 - "He is the best!"
Sep 2, 2020 - "Dr. Espy and team are excellent"
Sep 2, 2020 - "Very thorough, personable. Allowed wife to be present and engaged in conversation as I have dementia."
Aug 30, 2020 - "I absolutely love Dr Espay! First doctor who wanted to know every detail about my condition and he knew exactly what I am going through and how he will be able to help me. I finally have the right fit."
Aug 29, 2020 - "very professional"
Aug 21, 2020
- "Excellent"
Aug 21, 2020 - "We love Dr Espay!"
Aug 20, 2020 - "Dr. Espay and his entire support team are outstanding."
Aug 13, 2020 - "He took his time getting to know my particular condition. (2 hours.)"
Aug 5, 2020 - "Always reliable"
Jul 30, 2020 - "Dr Espay is the best. He takes time with me and allows me to give him input."
Jul 25, 2020 - "Dr Espay always takes very good care of me. He is personable and answers all my questions in a way I can understand."
Jul 25, 2020 - "Dr. Espay is a kind, caring and attentive doctor who genuinely cares about his patients well being. UC Health is fortunate to have him on their staff and I am very fortunate to have him as my doctor."
Jul 24, 2020 - "Dr. Espay and his entire staff have always been great in providing excellent and compassionate care.."
Jul 22, 2020 - "Could not feel better about the interest Dr. Espay takes in my condition. Great to have someone like him involved."
Jul 8, 2020
- "He was very good although I did not understand everything."
Jul 2, 2020 - "I see Dr. Espay for my cervical dystonia."
Jun 28, 2020 - "Dr. Espay has been an exceptional doctor. He has greatly improved the quality of my life."
Jun 28, 2020 - "Dr. Espay is wonderful."
Jun 28, 2020 - "Excellent: considerate, compassionate"
Jun 27, 2020 - "Thorough and professional."
Jun 25, 2020 - "visit went very well and we covered all the the issues I needed to"
Jun 24, 2020 - "Alberto is great"
Jun 17, 2020 - ""The best.""
Jun 17, 2020 - "Dr. Espay is a caring, knowledgeable, and experienced physician. I have complete confidence in him and his care for me."
Jun 12, 2020
- "*Dr. Espay and his staff are always more than helpful. They don't leave you hanging for hours."
Jun 3, 2020 - "Very satisfied."
Jun 3, 2020 - "Has helped our family deal with a hard season of life. Thank you."
Jun 3, 2020 - "Very comfortable to talk to, listens to my issues, makes things very clear and easy to understand."
Jun 3, 2020 - "Dr Espay could be possibly the best doctor I have ever seen. He was thorough, concise and I feel he is very genuine and compassionate about his work and his patients.. UC would be well served to keep this man on staff as long as possible. Kudos UC!"
May 27, 2020 - "Dr Espay is amazing and Has a kind heart. He genuinely cares for his patients."
May 26, 2020 - "Dr. Espay and his care team are excellent!"
May 23, 2020 - "My appointment was conducted by video from home. Most of my visit was with Dr. Sharma. She and Dr. Espay were both very understanding and helpful."
May 16, 2020 - "Dr. Espay is the best!"
May 13, 2020 - "very grateful for the wonderful care I received"
May 12, 2020
- "This was my first visit with Dr. Espay and was a virtual visit, which was difficult due to my health concerns. However, Dr. Espay was a pleasure to talk to and the visit went pretty well."
May 6, 2020 - "*Dr. Espay has been very helpful & supportive with my movement disorder. Before I saw *Dr. Espay I was misdiagnosed by other doctors for three years."
May 5, 2020 - "Excellent physician; knowledgeable, caring/compassionate, appropriately confident, respectful."
May 1, 2020 - "excellent video visit."
Apr 25, 2020 - "thankful I could be seen"
Apr 25, 2020 - "I'm very happy with Dr. Espay"
Apr 22, 2020 - "very considerant"
Apr 19, 2020
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