Enrico Fazzini, is a neurologist. He is considered an expert on Parkinson's disease and has published numerous research publications on the subject, and been involved in a number of clinical trails for new pharmaceutical treatments for Parkinson's. He attended University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. He is board certified in neurology and psychiatry, by both the M.D. and osteopathic medical boards.[1] He is currently a professor at the New York University School of Medicine and the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Enrico Fazzini completed his Neurology training at Boston University in 1987 and his fellowhip in Movement Disorders at Columbia Presbyterian in 1989 where he was instrumental in the development of botulinum toxin type A for use in dystonia. In addition to being a neurologist, Dr. Fazzini has a PhD in Neuropsychology from Boston University and is an expert on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with traumatic brain injuries.
Dr. Fazzini was consulted by the Vatican for the treatment of John Paul II. Famous patients include Michael J. Fox and Mohammed Ali. He confirmed the competency of then Attorney-General Janet Reno after she was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.
Dr. Fazzini's publications are listed on PubMed. [2] Dr.Fazzini is credited with the re introduction of surgical therapies utilized in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. He currently has one of the largest Parkinson's disease practice in the United States, and he is the director of the Manhattan and Nassau County Centers of the American Parkinson's Disease Association.