Peter Hedera, M.D., PhD, health care provider in Louisville, Ky for Neurology, LGBTQ Care, Restorative Neuroscience, Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders

Peter Hedera, M.D., Ph.D.

Areas of Interest

Deep Brain Stimulation | Dystonia | Huntington's Disease | Neurology | Parkinson's Disease | Wilson's Disease

Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Clinic
UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute
UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
220 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 606
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-4800
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Overall Rating
4.9 out of 5
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Peter Hedera, M.D., Ph.D.

Peter Hedera, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified neurologist and medical geneticist who specializes in the management and treatment of movement disorders. His clinical interests include surgical therapies for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and dystonia and botulinum toxin procedures for dystonia and spasticity. He has 21 years of experience in the field of movement disorders and neurogenetic conditions. Dr. Hedera earned his medical degree from the Medical School of Ian Amos Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia before completing an internship at St. Luke's Medical Center. He then went on to complete a residency in Medical Genetics and Neurology and a fellowship in Neurogenetics/Movement Disorders at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He is certified by both the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and the American Board of Medical Genetics. Dr. Hedera is a professor in the department of Neurology as well as the Raymond Lee Lebby Endowed Chair of Parkinson’s Disease Research, Director of Movement Disorders Program and Medical Director of Center of Excellence Multidisciplinary Huntington’s Disease Clinic. He has been awarded the 1999 Founder's Award of the American Academy of Neurology.

Education & Training

M.D.
Medical School of Jan Amos Comenius University | Bratislava, Slovakia | 1987
Ph.D.
Jan Amos Comenius University | Bratislava, Slovakia | 2010
Internship
St. Luke's Medical Center | Medicine | Cleveland | 1995
Residency
University of Michigan Medical Center | Neurology | Ann Arbor | 1998
University of Michigan Medical Center | Medical Genetics | Ann Arbor | 2001
Fellowship
University of Michigan Medical Center | Neurogenetics/Movement Disorders | Ann Arbor | 1999

Languages

English

Areas of Interest

Deep Brain Stimulation | Dystonia | Huntington's Disease | Neurology | Parkinson's Disease | Wilson's Disease

Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology | American Board of Medical Genetics

School of Medicine

Raymond Lee Lebby Endowed Chair of Parkinson’s Disease Research | Director of Movement Disorders Program | Medical Director of Center of Excellence Multidisciplinary Huntington’s Disease Clinic

Professor

Department of Neurology

Awards

1999 Founder's Award of the American Academy of Neurology

Philosophy

"My goal is to provide state-of-the-art care for patients with neurologic movement disorders with compassionate service and shared-decision philosophy."

Patient Comments

Jan 28, 2025

5 out of 5
Dr. Hedera is an excellent doctor. Takes time with his patients and listens. Very compassionate.

Jan 26, 2025

5 out of 5
I am fortunate to have Dr. Hedera as my neurologist. I am a new patient and look forward to my treatment from him.

Jan 19, 2025

4.8 out of 5
Dr. Hedera and the nurses are always helpful in working through the advances in Parkinson's disease with us.

Jan 6, 2025

5 out of 5
Great doctor (Peter Hedera, MD); takes time to explain answers to my questions.

Oct 19, 2024

5 out of 5
Liked Dr. Peter Hedera.

Sep 24, 2024

4.56 out of 5
Dr. Hedera was outstanding.

Sep 23, 2024

5 out of 5
This was my first visit with Dr. Hedera, and he seemed enthusiastic about learning about me and treating my condition.

Sep 22, 2024

5 out of 5
I was really impressed with the doctor (Peter Hedera, MD).

Sep 13, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Hedera is so well qualified and a truly compassionate person.

Sep 2, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Hedera Is very qualified for the neurology department and is respectful to his patients.

Aug 30, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Hedera was very helpful and knowledgeable.

Aug 23, 2024

5 out of 5
This was the first time for me to see this doctor. He (Peter Hedera, MD, PHD) was extremely knowledgeable. His exam was kind but thorough. I left encouraged and confident. His notes were clear.

Aug 10, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Hedera is, by far, one of the best physicians in the field of neurology! I am so grateful that Dr. Hedera is the neurologist treating my essential tremors.

Jul 29, 2024

4.76 out of 5
He (Dr. Peter Hedera) was very professional. Explained in detail.

Jul 26, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Hedera is a great doctor and I'm so thankful we have him!

Jul 5, 2024

5 out of 5
Dr. Hedera listens well and treats me with respect when my take on progress may be so far from being accurate.

Jun 5, 2024

4.6 out of 5
Dr. Hedera is the second doctor I have seen for this problem. He confirms the first diagnosis, but I felt better because he seems very knowledgeable. He will work with me and help to improve my quality of life.

Jun 1, 2024

5 out of 5
Wonderful staff and doctor! Dr. Hedera answered questions when asked and was very thorough during the visit.

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