Philip W. Tipton, MD

Movement Disorders Neurologist, Behavioral Neurologist, Neurologist, Director of Research for The Cole Center for Parkinson's and Movement Disorders

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I love music and play the saxophone and drums. I’m also an avid fan of the Tennessee Vols, St. Louis Cardinals, and Green Bay Packers. My Christian faith and family are most important to me. I try to reflect that in everything that I do.

About Me

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken:
English

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Philip Tipton, MD is a movement disorders specialist and behavioral neurologist who treats patients with a variety of neurological conditions that effect movement and/or cognition, such as parkinsonian disorders, tremor, normal pressure hydrocephalus, dystonia, functional neurologic disorder, Alzheimer disease, Dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, primary progressive aphasia, vascular dementia, and many others. Dr. Tipton also conducts movement neurophysiology studies to enhance characterization and diagnosis of certain movement disorders. He provides a wide range of treatments including, but not limited to, botulinum toxin injections and deep brain stimulation. Dr. Tipton is the Director of Research at the Cole Center for Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders. His specific research interests include neurodegenerative diseases, complex gait disorders, leveraging technology to enhance characterization and diagnosis of neurologic disorders, and deep brain stimulation (link to publications below). Dr. Tipton is a native of East Tennessee and attributes his early fascination with the brain to his grandfather, who had Parkinson’s disease. Working with outstanding neurologists in East Tennessee helped Dr. Tipton “appreciate the complexity of the nervous system and develop a passion for patients with neurological disorders.

Clinical Focus:
Movement Disorders, Behavioral Neurology, Deep Brain Stimulation, Complex Gait Disorders, Botulinum toxin injections

Specialties:
Neurology

Education & Credentials

Board Certifications

Adult Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry (United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties)

Schools

Bachelor of Science, The University of Tennessee at Knoxville

Medical School

East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine

Internships

Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida

Residencies

Adult Neurology, Mayo Clinic Florida

Fellowships

Behavioral Neurology, Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, Florida); Movement Disorders (Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN), Clinician Investigator Training Program (Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL)

Organizations & Societies

International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society International Association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders American Neurological Association American Academy of Neuology Christian Medical and Dental Association

I aim to provide the highest level of clinical care for patients with neurological conditions and to be a trustworthy source of information and medical guidance.

— Philip W. Tipton