Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health

The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health brings together experts in the fields of neuroscience, neurology, psychiatry, and rehabilitation in a hub for training, research, and clinical care. The philosophy of the facility is to work with all facets of brain health because knowledge gained from treating and investigating one disease of the brain will advance our understanding of others. The facility brings research closer to patients, providing British Columbians with better access to the best possible treatments.

The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health represents a partnership between Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. The centre was made possible with a generous donation from Dr. Djavad Mowafaghian as well as contributions from other philanthropists and leaders, and those of the federal and provincial governments. 

Movement Disorders Clinic Information

The VCH Movement Disorders Clinic is a multidisciplinary clinic located at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, UBC Hospital. The clinic is dedicated to the diagnosis and management of Parkinson and other related disorders, such as tremor and dystonia, and has been designated as a Center of Excellence by the Parkinson’s Foundation in the US.

In addition to treatment of patients, we conduct a strong research program that spans preclinical, clinical and population studies. Under the direction of Dr. Martin McKeown, an internationally recognized expert on Parkinson’s disease, the Centre has the largest peer-reviewed research program in Canada on Parkinson’s disease.

The staff at the clinic includes  movement disorder neurologists, nurses, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and social work. With this team in place, it is possible for patients and family members to see one or more members of the team when they come in for their clinic visit. The clinic serves as one of the largest and most comprehensive movement disorders clinic in British Columbia.

Mission

The mission of the VCH Movement Disorders Clinic is to act as a Centre of Excellence for the diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s Disease and other related disorders and to conduct a strong research program that spans pre-clinical, clinical and population studies.

An interdisciplinary team of healthcare providers drive the engine of the organization’s patient-centered mission, advance important research and educational initiatives, and position the clinic as a key voice for the future of movement disorder-related health care.

Clinic Visits at the VCH Movement Disorders Clinic Over the Years

2014 - 2021

GROWTH OVER THE YEARS

Since the establishment of the VCH Movement Disorders Clinic in 1981, the clinic has seen steady growth with the clinic now seeing the largest amount of Movement Disorder cases within British Columbia. The clinic consistently aims to reduce patient wait times by increasing clinical staff through the hiring of neurologists, nurses, and other allied healthcare professionals to meet the growing demands.

Serving Patient Needs

The VCH Movement Disorders Clinic employees are committed to the ongoing changes in healthcare while advancing innovative and collaborative efforts to ensure that the organization continues to meet the best interests of patients.

*All figures and stats unless otherwise noted are from Dec. 31, 2021.