
Paul J Tuite MD
Movement Disorder, Neuroimaging, Neurodegenerative
Professor; Director of Movement Disorders; University of Minnesota
Overview of Dr. Tuite
Board certified Neurologist with expertise in movement disorders; working at the University of Minnesota/UM Physicians. Focused on Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders
Education & Training
University of Toronton/a, Movement Fellowship and Neurophysiology, n/a, 1994 - 1996
McGill University Fellowship, 1993 - 1994
McGill University Residency, 1991 - 1993
Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 1990 - 1991
Indiana University School of Medicine/Methodist HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1989 - 1990
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 1989
Northwestern UniversityBA, Chemistry, 1981 - 1985
Certifications & Licensure
WI State Medical License 2021 - 2027
MN State Medical License 1996 - 2026
ND State Medical License 2021 - 2022
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology- national board of neurology and psychiatryneurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Clinical Scholar/research University of Minnesota Medical Center, 2012
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
- Top Doctor 2012-2014
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Clinical Trials
- 7T MRS in Parkinson's Disease Start of enrollment: 2010 Feb 01
- Detecting Dopaminergic Deficits in Individuals At-risk for Parkinsonism Start of enrollment: 2011 Jul 01
- Intravenous N-acetylcysteine for the Treatment of Gaucher's Disease and Parkinson's Disease Start of enrollment: 2011 Jul 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Accelerated Progression of Gait Impairment in Parkinson's Disease and REM Sleep Without Atonia.Sommer L Amundsen-Huffmaster, Jae Woo Chung, Maria E Linn-Evans, Matthew N Petrucci, Chiahao Lu
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. 2025-10-28 - Surface electromyographic profiles during gait initiation in people with Parkinson's disease: The effects of external sensory cueing.Lesley A Perg, Chiahao Lu, Matthew N Petrucci, Jae Woo Chung, Paul J Tuite
Journal of Parkinson's Disease. 2025-09-30 - 8 citationsAutomated Imaging Differentiation for Parkinsonism.David E Vaillancourt, Angelos Barmpoutis, Samuel S Wu, Jesse C DeSimone, Marissa Schauder
JAMA Neurology. 2025-05-01
Journal Articles
- Impulsive behavior and associated clinical variables in Parkinson’s disease.Abosch A, Gupte A, Eberly LE, Tuite PJ, Nance M, Grant JE, Psychosomatics
- A recommended scale for cognitive screening in clinical trials of Parkinson’s disease.Chou KL, Amick MM, Brandt J, Camicioli R, Frei K, Gitelman D, Goldman J, Hurtig HI, Levin B, Litvan I, Marsh L, Simuni T, Troster AI, Uc EY, Mov Disord 25:2501-7
- Cancer incidence in a trial of an antiapoptotic agent for Parkinson’s disease.Schwid SR, Bausch J, Oakes D, Schuchter L, Tanner C, Forrest M, Lang AE, Shoulson I; PSG PRECEPT Investigators (Tuite P; UM Site Investigator), Hyson C, Oakes D, Flagg..., Mov Disord 25:1801-8, 1992-8
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Abstract on MR spectroscopy.Grüetter R, Tuite P, Twelfth Scientific Meeting of ISMRM, Kyoto, Japan
- Ugurbil. Assessment of brain iron and a neuronal marker in patients with Parkinson’s disease using novel MRI contrasts.Tuite, P, Michaeli S, Sorce D, Oz G, Garwood M, Mov Disord 21(S15): S454
- Assessment of Brain Iron and a Neuronal Marker in Patients with Parkinson’s disease Using Novel MRI Contrasts.Michaeli S, Sorce D, Oz G, Ugurbil K, Garwood M, Tuite, P, Mov Disord 21(9):1545
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Lectures
- Movement Disorders for healthcare professionals.The Geritom Education Center
- Pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease: How it Relates to Swallowing Function and Medical Treatment.Seventh Annual Dysphagia Research Society Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Drug Treatment for the Management of Parkinson’s Disease: Dopamine Agonist.The First Annual Update in Movement Disorders and General Neurology at the Cleveland Clinic, Florida
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Other
- Parkinson’s disease program multiple talks and panel discussion.Paul Joseph Tuite
http://mnpdforum.roundtablelive.org/ - 30 minute TPT.Paul Joseph Tuite, Channel 2 public TV
TV program on Parkinson’s disease
Press Mentions
UMN Researchers Begin Three COVID-19 Trials, Test Malaria DrugMarch 18th, 2020
Minnesota Man Among the First in the Country to Receive Next Generation DBS Device for Parkinson’s DiseaseMarch 27th, 2024
Grant Support
- Assessment Of Brain Iron In Parkinson'S Disease By T2p And T1p MRINational Center For Research Resources2008
- 4 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy In Parkinson'S DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources2005–2007
- Parkinson'S Disease: Cognition, Executive Function, And Personally-Relevant DeciNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
- FMRI Finger Tapping Study In Parkinson'S DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005
- Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) For Neurological ConditionsNational Center For Research Resources2004
- GDNF For Treatment Of Patients W/ Idiopathic Parkinsons DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources2000
Professional Memberships
- Member
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Illinois PPO
BCBS Minnesota Blue Cross Accord
CareFirst BCBS Maryland POS
CareFirst BlueChoice Advantage
CareFirst BlueChoice Network POS
CareFirst BluePreferred PPO
CIGNA Open AccessCIGNA PPO
First Health PPO
Great West PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
WEA Trust Preferred Provider Plan - Trust Pref - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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