Shadi V. Barbu, MD

Movement Disorders Neurologist, Neurologist

5.0/5 (324 ratings) 120 comments

DIRECTOR, DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION PROGRAM

Shadi Barbu

About Me

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken:
English

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Shadi Barbu, MD, is a movement disorder specialist at the University of Tennessee Medical Center's Cole Center for Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders. She is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Barbu’s clinical expertise includes caring for patients with Parkinson’s disease and all other movement disorders. She is trained in managing patients with deep brain stimulation and the use of botulinum toxin for various movement disorders. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society. Dr. Barbu earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. She completed her neurology residency at the Barrow Neurological Institute, where she also pursued fellowship training in clinical movement disorders and deep brain stimulation. Dr. Barbu’s research interests include risk and protective factors for the development and progression of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders and further exploring the role of deep brain stimulation in the management of movement disorders. She was involved in several clinical trials of pharmaceuticals to potentially treat Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. She was involved in several clinical trials of pharmaceuticals to potentially treat Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. She is a travel enthusiast and outdoor adventurer. Dr. Barbu and her husband enjoy traveling and pursuing outdoor adventures including rafting, hiking, and zip lining.

Clinical Focus:
Movement Disorders

Specialties:
Neurology

Education & Credentials

Schools

Doctor of Medicine, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, 2015

Residencies

Internal Medicine, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, 2016

Fellowships

Movement Disorders, Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, 2021 Neurology, Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, 2019

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

Organizations & Societies

American Academy of Neurology International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society International Association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders Women Neurologists Group Parkinson Study Group

I enjoy meeting people from diverse backgrounds. My mission is to provide high quality and compassionate care throughout each patient's journey.
— Shadi V. Barbu

Where I See Patients

The Cole Center for Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders

1975 Town Center Blvd.Knoxville, TN 37922

Phone: 865-909-4030

Fax: 865-909-4035

Directions
Map of Cole Neuroscience Center on Town Center Blvd in Knoxville, TN

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My Ratings & Reviews

overall experience

324 ratings

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120 Patient Reviews

She really listens to the person and respects the person's concerns, and is fully supportive and respectful. She's fully informed about strategies to help resolve issues and to improve one's functioning and outlook.
5.0
November 29, 2024
The doctor was great.
5.0
November 27, 2024
Dr. Barbu was very inclusive with my disabled brother, [...]. He likes her very much. She has his best interests in mind for his care.
5.0
November 27, 2024
She is very knowledgeable in movement disorders and compassionate and takes time to explain and to do needed exams
5.0
November 27, 2024
She is the personification of a friendly, helpful, chatty, physician.
5.0
November 26, 2024
Always friendly and caring
5.0
November 21, 2024
My Doctor is amazing. She is so friendly and takes time to talk and listen to me.
5.0
November 21, 2024
Dr Barbu is excellent! Thank you
5.0
November 21, 2024
Great doctor
5.0
November 21, 2024
She is very personal, thorough, makes sure you understand.
5.0
November 15, 2024
Dr. Barbu's concern, Interest and energy make appointments with fun, encouraging and informative. Her expertise and understanding are exceptional.
5.0
November 15, 2024
Dr. Barbu is the most caring and helpful physician I have ever had. She is very kind, cheerful, and knowledgeable. I have immense respect for and trust in her. She always answers my questions and is very interested in my progress and any issues I may have. She is simply a wonderful doctor.
5.0
November 15, 2024
The staff and physicians where very good and patient oriented kind and curtious and answered all questions
5.0
November 14, 2024
Dr Barbu is always very interested in what is going on. Her suggestions and medications have been very helpful.
5.0
November 13, 2024
Dr. Barbu is a wonderful doctor!
5.0
November 10, 2024
Dr Barbu is extremely approachable and very sweet personally. Her knowledge of my illness is outstanding and her bedside manner is never condescending or arrogant. I really enjoy her being my doctor. She is very responsive to my messages and my questions.
5.0
November 9, 2024
Professional, caring, took time
5.0
November 8, 2024
She remains very profession while being very kind and personable. She immediately puts my husband at ease and explains what to expect.
5.0
November 7, 2024
I'm very impressed with the quality of service
5.0
November 6, 2024
Very competent, caring, informative, answers questions, gives insight, and needed information. Provider was calming, professional, and helpful in a difficult situation.
5.0
November 6, 2024
Received great service and care
5.0
November 1, 2024
As always, we left with hope & good vibes!
5.0
November 1, 2024
She is so kind and caring. Explains everything and why you need to do something.
5.0
October 31, 2024
Dr Barbu is extremely helpful and cognizant of my situation. She does not overly prescribe medications and tries to use OTC when possible.
5.0
October 31, 2024
Dr B always listens and provides feedback and education.
5.0
October 27, 2024
She answered all of concerns and gave an idea of how I can handle the prognosis as time goes by
5.0
October 25, 2024
Outstanding facility and staff.
5.0
October 25, 2024
Dr Barbu was amazing. Very thorough and very caring
5.0
October 18, 2024
Excellent service
5.0
October 18, 2024
Staff extremely courteous and helpful.Dr Barbu is always upbeat and friendly.I ask For HOPE and she delivers.
5.0
October 17, 2024
Dr Barbu is a very good a shows concerns an answered all questions.
5.0
October 17, 2024
Dr. Barbu was very good with talking and interacting about my issues and concerns. She is also a very good listener and shares her knowledge in terms that I can understand.
5.0
October 17, 2024
Everyone there was so caring and helpful. Very impressed with everyone we met.
5.0
October 16, 2024
I'm very impressed with the quality of information I'm shown I never got this excellent care with previous Clinils
5.0
October 16, 2024
Professional and courteous.
5.0
October 16, 2024
Excellent experience
5.0
October 10, 2024
Everyone was so nice and sweet loved the doctor
5.0
October 10, 2024
She listens to me
5.0
October 10, 2024
She's my favorite. :)
5.0
October 9, 2024
Treated me with concern and respect
5.0
October 9, 2024
Dr. Barbu has a shining personality. Very caring, thoughtful, thorough and compassionate.
5.0
October 8, 2024
She's Great
5.0
October 7, 2024
Excellent care
5.0
October 5, 2024
Dr. Barbu and her team were extremely engaging throughout my visit and showed a genuine interest in my well being! She asked questions and listened attentively while communicating in a manner that was easily understood. I really appreciate that she included my husband, who is my caregiver, in conversation about my health condition and treatment instructions. She offered information on available activities offered to PD patients as well as encouragement.
5.0
October 5, 2024
Dr Barbu gave us hope and other options.
5.0
October 4, 2024
Doctor is very personable and professional and staff friendly and helpful. Appt is always right on time. No liong wait
5.0
October 4, 2024
I loved the whole experience. Everyone was so helpful and courteous. I exspecially loved the Dr. Care she gave me. One of the best doctors I ever had. It was like talking to a long time friend. I wish more doctors were like her.
5.0
October 4, 2024
Dr Barbu is a very good doctor. She answers my questions and is receptive to my suggestions
5.0
October 4, 2024
Dr Barbu presented to me all options concerning my hand tremors in detail including the pros and cons of each.
5.0
October 3, 2024
I have confidence in Dr. Barbu
5.0
October 2, 2024
Dr Barbu is excellent. She is very knowledgeable and is always able to address our needs.
5.0
September 28, 2024
[...] Dr Barbu is without a doubt the nicest, most compassionate doctor I've ever met.
5.0
September 27, 2024
Communication is excellent and treatment is appropriate.
5.0
September 26, 2024
Included me as well as my family in decisions
5.0
September 22, 2024
Dr. BARBU and her staff are all just great.
5.0
September 22, 2024
Good listener. Easy to talk to. Knows her subject.
5.0
September 21, 2024
Great physician. Knows her stuff. Caring and friendly
5.0
September 21, 2024
Dr Barbu has always been caring and absolutely clear in her discourse with me. She and her staff are first class.
5.0
September 20, 2024
They answered our question and explained why some treatment were needed.
5.0
September 20, 2024
Dr. Barbu is very knowledgeable and takes time to talk with you. She is very warm and personable.
5.0
September 13, 2024
I like the doctor and all the staff, very knowledgeable and helpful.
5.0
September 11, 2024
The staff is excellent. Dr. Barbu is one of the most caring physicians I have worked with in my life.
5.0
September 6, 2024
Dr. Barbu was exceptionally kind and considerate. She listened to my concerns and explained the process well. It's very clear that she cares a lot about her patients.
5.0
September 6, 2024
Very professional, very caring, and I feel that I am heard and listen to
5.0
September 5, 2024
Dr. Barbu is so genuine and positive in providing appropriate care In discussion with the patient. She gives options that the patient understands and feels comfortable with.
5.0
September 4, 2024
She was very attentive
5.0
September 4, 2024
Dr Barbu is a wonderful physician in every way. She is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, compassionate, caring, and she educates her patients in making the best of the health you have.
5.0
August 25, 2024
Good
5.0
August 23, 2024
[...] Very professional!!
5.0
August 23, 2024
This was, by far, the best experience I have EVER had with any specialty. Doc was attentive, thorough, and kind. While my likely diagnosis is both chronic and debilitating, her compassionate and direct explanation left me feeling empowered.
5.0
August 22, 2024
Really helpful enjoyed my visit.
4.8
August 21, 2024
Dr Barbu is the best. I actually look forward to my appointments with her. She is very attentive, sympathetic, and informative. She is very thorough.
5.0
August 20, 2024
Excellent
5.0
August 16, 2024
One of the best Doctors that I have ever seen!!! Extremely knowledgeable and always gives you the time and attention that you need! AMAZING!!!
5.0
August 16, 2024
Good
5.0
July 31, 2024
Dr. Barbu always takes the time and have the patience to answer all my questions; I'm so grateful to have found her!
5.0
July 22, 2024
Dr. Barbu suggested treatments and asked how I felt about them before scheduling any procedures. She was very good at listening to my concerns and explaining how the procedures would be performed. This was extremely reassuring for me.
4.8
July 17, 2024
Dr Barbu is a great physician with treatment and patients concerns.
5.0
July 14, 2024
She is professional, kind, and informative.
5.0
July 13, 2024
Dr. Barbu was very good to talk with.
5.0
July 5, 2024
Need more like her. Great doctor. Need a primary doctor like her - She is great.
5.0
July 2, 2024
Very polite and helpful love Dr. Barbu!
5.0
June 27, 2024
Dr. Barbue is excellent. Very through and detailed. Reads all my results. This lady is on top of it. Office is the best I've ever been to. Staff & drs. are nice and caring.
5.0
June 24, 2024
Dr Barbu is an excellent doctor.
5.0
June 20, 2024
Dr. Barbu is excellent in terms of her medical knowledge, her listening, and her thoroughness.
5.0
June 5, 2024
Wonderful
5.0
June 5, 2024
Great physician. Would definitely recommend.
5.0
May 30, 2024
DR. BARDU IS THE BEST DOCTOR I HAVE HAD FOR MY BRAIN DISORDER.
5.0
May 19, 2024
She and her staff were great.
5.0
May 17, 2024
Great MD.
5.0
May 16, 2024
No bad experience
5.0
May 16, 2024
Dr Barbu is a rockstar!
5.0
May 14, 2024
Excellent! Professional with warm and welcoming personality.
5.0
May 3, 2024
Dr. Shadi Barbu is wonderful doctor. She is always interested and crying to solve problems. We have or answer questions. I had the last appointment of the day, but she didn't rush. Very knowledgeable about.
5.0
May 1, 2024
Excellent
5.0
April 29, 2024
She's the best
5.0
April 25, 2024
Front desk person and Dr. Baubu were fantastic.
5.0
April 25, 2024
Very good!
5.0
April 17, 2024
Dr. Barbu is amazing!
5.0
April 12, 2024
Dr. Barbu is very encouraging and she's on top of all the new treatments for my disease.
5.0
April 4, 2024
Took care of all my worries & questions.
5.0
April 3, 2024
Dr. Barbu is outgoing, friendly and professional and always shows a genuine concern for my health and well being. She asks questions, listens and communicates with feedback that I feel is entirely relevant to the treatment of my condition. I appreciate her so much!
5.0
April 3, 2024
Dr. Barbu is remarkable. As a patient with a new diagnosis of [...], I feel like she has been one of the most empathetic and caring doctors I have ever seen. I feel lucky to have her on my care team now and in the future.
5.0
April 2, 2024
I can't say enough how well Doctor Barbu relates to the patient and cares.
5.0
March 29, 2024
Dr. Barbu listens to me and then we decide on making changes or not. She is very knowledgeable and I can trust her.
5.0
March 25, 2024
Dr. Barbu is the best! Very helpful.
5.0
March 20, 2024
Love Dr Barbu!!!
5.0
February 22, 2024
Dr Barbu was extremely knowledgeable and explained each part of the movement test. Also explained to my wife, daughter and me what each part of the test meant
5.0
February 18, 2024
Dr Barbu is an excellent doctor, I am so grateful to have her. She is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, friendly, caring, and she listens to everything you say very carefully.
5.0
February 9, 2024
As usual excellent visit
5.0
February 7, 2024
I really like Dr. Barbu.
5.0
February 6, 2024
Dr Barbu's Office Manager was very kind and helpful and Dr Barbu was very thorough about my diagnosis and extremely informative about care and treatment options that are available.
5.0
January 28, 2024
Excellent
5.0
January 27, 2024
Dr. Barbu is the best!
5.0
January 7, 2024
Dr. Barbu listened (as always) and took her time with me. She did not rush through my time with her even though the office was running behind.
5.0
January 3, 2024
Dr. Barbu is the ultimate professional her enthusiastic personality makes you feel better as soon as she enters room. Very intelligent and she listens well.
5.0
January 2, 2024
I'm so thankful that I have Dr. Barbu to care for me. She is very knowledgeable and always has a positive outlook. She also genuinely cares about me.
5.0
December 23, 2023
Dr Barbu always treats me as if I am her only patient
5.0
December 22, 2023
Dr. Barbu is a huge asset to the office. Pay her well to keep her! I feel like she is a gift to me to help with my PD.
5.0
December 18, 2023
Dr.Barbu is excellent
5.0
December 9, 2023