The Chase Family Movement Disorders Center combines the diagnostic and therapeutic skills of prominent specialists with ongoing clinical research.

We offer a personal and compassionate approach to a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the unique needs of every individual with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders, from diagnosis to hospice.

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Service Locations

The Chase Family Movement Disorders Center has convenient locations in Vernon, Cheshire, Mystic and Hartford.

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Help our patients continue to do the things that they need to do and like to do. We're passionate about enhancing our patients’ lives, so we are developing a patient-driven program to meet the needs expressed by patients themselves. Can you help?

Conditions

A slight change in posture, difficulty walking, involuntary movements or abnormal speech could be a sign of a movement disorder. An extensive physical and neurological examination by the Center’s specialists will help find the cause, and possible treatments, for your condition.

Treatments

Our specialists in neurology and movement disorders are supplemented by specialists who support our whole-body, integrated approach to care.

Research

Our role in finding new ways to treat neurodegenerative disorders.

Our Team

A board-certified doctor gives you the expertise needed for an accurate diagnosis and the best possible treatment.

Patient Resources

What you'll need to bring to your first appointment.

Patient Stories

First-person patient experiences at the Chase Family Movement Disorders Center.

In The News

Local media coverage of the Chase Family Movement Disorders Center.

Events & Support Groups

We are dedicated to educating the community through outreach education programs and support groups.



Meet our Movement Disorders Specialists:

Name Specialties Location
Bortan, Elena, MD Bortan, Elena, MD
4.9 /5
126 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Mystic
Caruso, Jennifer, PsyD Caruso, Jennifer, PsyD 860.870.6385
  • Neuropsychology
  • Vernon
Dagostine, Michelle, MD Dagostine, Michelle, MD
4.9 /5
98 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Cheshire
de Marcaida, Joy Antonelle, MD de Marcaida, Joy Antonelle, MD
4.9 /5
115 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Vernon
Dorfman, Benjamin, MD Dorfman, Benjamin, MD
4.8 /5
154 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Cheshire
  • Torrington
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Duffy, James, MD, FANA, FAAHPM Duffy, James, MD, FANA, FAAHPM
5.0 /5
32 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Psychiatry
  • Integrative Medicine
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  • Mystic
Dzilenski, Anna, APRN Dzilenski, Anna, APRN
4.8 /5
228 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Cheshire
Ford, Kellie Angela, APRN Ford, Kellie Angela, APRN 860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Vernon
Hillery, Christopher, PA-C Hillery, Christopher, PA-C
4.9 /5
214 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Mystic
Just, Lauren A., APRN, FNP Just, Lauren A., APRN, FNP 860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Cheshire
Lahrmann, Jeffrey Philip, MD Lahrmann, Jeffrey Philip, MD
4.9 /5
122 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Vernon
Lawton, Jessica Maria, PA-C Lawton, Jessica Maria, PA-C
4.9 /5
199 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Mystic
Machado, Duarte Goncalves, MD Machado, Duarte Goncalves, MD
4.9 /5
156 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Cheshire
Mascolo, Joseph, APRN Mascolo, Joseph, APRN
4.9 /5
226 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Vernon
Meytin, Leon, MD Meytin, Leon, MD
5.0 /5
168 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Bridgeport
Moro De Casillas, Maria Luisa, MD Moro De Casillas, Maria Luisa, MD
4.9 /5
40 surveys
860.870.6385
  • Neurology
  • Mystic
  • Hartford
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Schnirman, Geoffrey Miles, PhD Schnirman, Geoffrey Miles, PhD 860.870.6385
  • Neuropsychology
  • Mystic