Biographical summary
Shyamal H. Mehta, M.D., Ph.D, is a neurologist, with specialty interest in movement disorders. His clinical focus includes:
- Expertise in deep brain stimulation for various movement disorders indications such as Parkinson's disease, tremors, dystonia and Tourette's syndrome (Tics).
- Botulinum toxin injections for dystonia, sialorrhea and spasticity.
- Providing ongoing care for patient's with Parkinson's disease as well as most other indications in the field of movement disorders.
- Promoting education and patient's understanding of disease and empowering patients to become partners in managing their health.
- Discerning each patient's unique expectations of living with chronic disease and working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to address the needs of the patient.
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Mehta is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2008
Fellow - Movement DisordersDepartment of Neurology, Movement Disorders Program, Medical College of Georgia
- 2007
Chief Resident - NeurologyMedical College of Georgia
- 2007
Resident - NeurologyMedical College of Georgia
- 2003
PhD - PhysiologyMedical College of Georgia
- 1998
MB BSN.D.M.V.P. Samaj's Medical College, University of Pune
- 1993
Undergraduate StudiesRamnivas Ruia Junior College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2008
NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Awards and honors
- 2017
Selected to be on the CME CommitteeInternational Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
- 2016
Educator of the Year Award - Medical and Laboratory SpecialtiesMayo Clinic in Arizona
- 2015
Elected Principal InvestigatorParkinson's Study Group
- 2014
Bronze Medal RecipientVideo Challenge, International Movement Disorders Society
- 2008
Selected to attend the 1st NINDS Trial Methods Course in NeurologyNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- 2008
Travel Fellowship Award6th Annual Mild Cognitive Impairment Symposium
- 2006
S. Weir Mitchell Award for Basic Science ResearchAmerican Academy of Neurology
- 2003
Young Investigator Award for Meritorious ResearchCardiovascular Section, American Physiological Society
- 2002
Caroline tum Suden/Frances A. Hellebrandt Professional Opportunity AwardAmerican Physiological Society
- 2002
Travel AwardSociety for Experimental Biology and Medicine
- 2001
Student Scholarship in Cerebrovascular DiseaseStroke Council, American Heart Association & American Stroke Association
Professional memberships
- 2017 - present
MemberCME Committee, International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
- 2016 - present
MemberMortality Review Subcommittee, Clinical Practice Quality Oversight Subcommittee, Executive Operations Team
- 2016 - present
MemberContinuous Professional Development Subcommittee, Education Committee, Executive Operations Team
- 2014 - 2017
MemberResearch Committee, Neuroscience Discipline Oriented Group (DOG), Department of Neurology
- 2014 - 2017
MemberParkinson's Disease Steering Committee, International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM)
- 2013 - present
FacultyMovement Disorders Fellowship, Neurology, Programs in Arizona
- 2011 - 2014
MemberICD-9 Revision Committee, World Health Organization
- 2009 - 2013
SpeakerSupport Group, Augusta Chapter, National Parkinson's Foundation
- 2008 - present
MemberInternational Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society
- 2005 - 2010
MemberMembership Committee, American Academy of Neurology
- 2002
RepresentativeGraduate Student, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Physiology
- 2001 - 2002
RepresentativeGraduate Student, Department of Physiology, Medical College of Georgia
Publications
Research activities