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8950 N Kendall DrSte 100WMiami, FL 33176
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Summary
- Diego Torres-Russotto, MD, based in Miami, FL, is a neurologist specializing in movement disorders. He completed his neurology residency and chief residency at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium and has held prominent roles such as Chair of Neurology at Baptist Health and Medical Director at Nebraska Medicine. Dr. Torres-Russotto is experienced in areas including deep brain stimulation and dystonia and has contributed publications on topics like Parkinson's disease and orthostatic tremor. He has been recognized with multiple awards for his leadership and teaching excellence, including the Visionary Leadership in Education Award in 2023. Dr. Torres-Russotto has also been involved in clinical trials on treatments for Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases.
Education & Training
WashU Medicine2007 - 2009- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumChief Residency, Neurology, 2006 - 2007
- Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Neurology, 2003 - 2007
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceInternship, Transitional Year, 2002 - 2003
Central University of VenezuelaClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2022 - 2027
NE State Medical License 2008 - 2024
MO State Medical License 2007 - 2009
MN State Medical License 2002 - 2003
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Visionary Leadership in Education Award Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2023
- Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2020
- A. B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award A. B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award, 2020
Clinical Trials
- Creatine Safety, Tolerability, & Efficacy in Huntington's Disease (CREST-E)
- Leukine (Sargramostim) for Parkinson's Disease Start of enrollment: 2013 Sep 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Practical considerations for the implementation of daxibotulinumtoxinA for injection for management of cervical dystonia.Laxman Bahroo, Khashayar Dashtipour, Aaron Ellenbogen, Jill G Farmer, Robert A Hauser
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 2026-10-26 - 13 citationsFixed-Dose Tavapadon for Early Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Rajesh Pahwa, Elena Moro, Alberto J Espay, Andrew Evans, Marie Saint-Hilaire
JAMA Neurology. 2026-05-01 - 1 citationsHope vs Hype III: Should physicians be more open in endorsing cannabis for Parkinson's disease?Eric Farbman, Saar Anis, Diego Torres-Russotto
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders. 2025-10-01
Press Mentions
Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care Names Peter a. Abdelmalik, M.D., Ph.D., Director of Inpatient General NeurologyNovember 16th, 2025- Adriana Grau Chaves, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute as a NeurologistOctober 7th, 2025
- Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care to Host 2025 Miami Neuroscience SymposiumAugust 27th, 2025
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Fellow
- Mayo Clinic Alumni AssociationMember
- Movement Disorder SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Spanish, Italian
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