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Jerrold Vitek, MD, Neurology, Minneapolis, MN

Jerrold L Vitek MD PhD

Neurology•Minneapolis, MN

Neurophysiology

Professor and Chair of Neurology University of Minnesota Physician

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Overview of  Dr. Vitek

Dr. Jerrold Vitek is a neurologist based in Minneapolis, MN, specializing in neurophysiology. He completed his medical education at the University of Minnesota Medical School, followed by an internship in internal medicine at Bassett Medical Center and a neurology residency at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Vitek has expertise in deep brain stimulation, dystonia, essential tremor, Parkinson's disease, and brain mapping. He has contributed to numerous publications, with recent works focusing on movement disorders and Parkinsonism. Dr. Vitek has been involved in several clinical trials related to deep brain stimulation and Parkinson's disease, and he has received multiple awards, including recognition as one of America's Top Doctors from 2002-2014.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Neurology, 1985 - 1987
  • Bassett Medical Center
    Bassett Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1985
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2004 - 2011
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1990 - 2005
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1989 - 1991
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
  • Northern Ohio Live Castle Connolly, 2006-2009

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Simple Geometric Analysis Method for Measuring and Mitigating RF Induced Currents on Deep Brain Stimulations Leads by Multichannel transmission/reception  
    Jerrold Vitek, Michael C Park, Noam Harel, ScienceDirect

Press Mentions

  • In Parkinson’s Fight, Medtronic’s First-in-the-World Adaptive Therapy Feature Wins FDA Approval
    In Parkinson’s Fight, Medtronic’s First-in-the-World Adaptive Therapy Feature Wins FDA ApprovalFebruary 25th, 2025
  • U of M Udall Center Receives $11.3 Million Grant to Continue Research on Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease
    U of M Udall Center Receives $11.3 Million Grant to Continue Research on Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s DiseaseOctober 25th, 2021
  • FDA Approves Updated DBS Device to Treat Parkinson’s Symptoms
    FDA Approves Updated DBS Device to Treat Parkinson’s SymptomsJanuary 27th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Thalamic Coordinated Reset Deep Brain Stimulation for Upper Extremity Essential Tremor: Proof of Principle StudyUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2023–2029
  • Basal Ganglia Cortical Coupling and Connectivity Changes in PD and DBSUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA1999–2029
  • Basal Ganglia Cortical Coupling and Connectivity Changes in PD and DBSUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA1999–2029
  • Basal Ganglia Cortical Coupling and Connectivity Changes in PD and DBSUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA1999–2029
  • Basal Ganglia Cortical Coupling and Connectivity Changes in PD and DBSUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA1999–2029
  • Thalamic Coordinated Reset Deep Brain Stimulation for Upper Extremity Essential Tremor: Proof of Principle StudyUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2023–2028
  • Circuit-based deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's diseaseUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2021–2026
  • Circuit-based deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's diseaseUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2021–2026
  • Circuit-based deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's diseaseUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2021–2026
  • Circuit-based deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's diseaseUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2021–2026
  • Neurophysiological Mechanisms Underlying Parkinsonian Motor SignsUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2021–2026
  • Neurophysiological Mechanisms Underlying Parkinsonian Motor SignsUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2021–2026
  • Neuronal Activity in MC and SMA during STN and GPi DBS in the Parkinsonian MonkeyUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2012–2025
  • Neuronal Activity in MC and SMA during STN and GPi DBS in the Parkinsonian MonkeyUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2012–2025
  • Neuronal Activity in MC and SMA during STN and GPi DBS in the Parkinsonian MonkeyUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2012–2025
  • Neuronal Activity in MC and SMA during STN and GPi DBS in the Parkinsonian MonkeyUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2012–2025
  • Neuronal Activity in MC and SMA during STN and GPi DBS in the Parkinsonian MonkeyUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA2012–2025
  • Pathophysiology Of DystoniaNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2010
  • DBS Of The Pedunculopontine Nucleus In Parkinsonian PrimateNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2010
  • Pathophysiology Of DystoniaNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009
  • DBS Of The Pedunculopontine Nucleus In Parkinsonian PrimateNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009
  • Deep Brain StimulationNational Center For Research Resources2005–2007
  • Deep Brain Stimulation For Parkinsons DiseaseNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2004–2005
  • Deep Brain Stimulation For Tx Of Parkinson'S DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Deep Brain Stimulation For Parkinsons DiseaseNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1999–2004
  • Deep Brain Stimulation--Therapy Of Parkinson'S DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources2002
  • Func Mapping Of Normal And Parkinsonian Basal GangliaNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2000–2002
  • Neural Activity In Gpi--Relationship To Parkinsonian Motor SignsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1999–2002
  • Models Of Parkinsons Disease--Therapeutic ImplicationsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1999–2000
  • Thalamic Mechanisms Underlying Parkinsonian SignsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1994–1998
  • Role Of Ventrolateral Thalamus In Cerebellar TremorNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1990–1992
  • Role Of Ventrolateral Thalamus In Cerebellar TremorNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1988–1989

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  • Aetna Choice POS II
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    BCBS Minnesota Blue Cross Accord
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    First Choice
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Net Oregon PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Premera BCBS Heritage & Heritage Plus 1
    Providence Health System Personal Option
    Regence Washington - Preferred Provider Network
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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