Dr. Salar Mcmodie
MD FRACP, Neurologist and Movement Disorders specialist
Dr Mcmodie is a Melbourne trained adult neurologist undertook his
physician training and speciality neurology training in different Victorian
hospitals, followed by fellowship year in movement disorders at The Alfred
Hospital.
During his fellowship year at Alfred Hospital he was actively involved as
researcher and sub-investigator in different multicentre clinical trials and
research projects in movement disorders, in particular, Parkinson’s disease and
PSP. Salar has a special interest in treatment and management of advanced
Parkinson’s Disease, Tremor, Dystonia, spasticity, gait/balance problems and
Botulinum toxin injection for treatment of movement disorders, Migraine,
Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis and Spasticity. Additionally, he sees patients
with other neurological problems including headache, epilepsy, vertigo,
neuropathy and stroke.
A compassionate physician, Dr.Mcmodie takes the time necessary to ensure each
patient’s concerns are addressed and he takes a holistic approach to the care
of his patients, especially in light of the interconnectedness of mind and
brain, and how physical illness can have emotional consequences. He concerns
himself not only with treating the physical illness, but also minimising its
effect on a person’s social life, family and mental health.
Salar is Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), Australia New Zealand association Neurologists (ANZAN) and member of American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and International Parkinson and movement disorder society (MDS).
Dr. Mcmodie can
consult patients in English, Farsi/Persian and Kurdish.
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