DepartmentsNeurologySpecialty GroupsMovement DisordersLocationRochester, MinnesotaLanguagesEnglishExisting patientsSend a secure message via patient portal Appointments 507-284-1588 Request an appointment online Conditions treatedChoreaCorticobasal degenerationDystoniaEssential tremorHuntington's diseaseMovement disorderMultiple system atrophyParkinson's diseaseProgressive supranuclear palsy Procedures performedBotox injectionElectromyography InterestsBotulinum toxin injections for movement disordersMovement disorder clinicMovement disorder EMGs Research interests:Epidemiology of parkinsonismClinical trials in progressive supranuclear palsyGlobal health research Mayo Clinic locations Rochester, Minnesota Driving directions More info Billing & insurance Accessibility services Education2007Diploma - Diploma in Tropical Medicine and HygieneLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine2007MSc - MSc in Tropical Medicine and International HealthLondon School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine1996ResidentMovement Disorders, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1996Fellow - Movement DisordersMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1995ResidentNeurology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1995Resident - NeurologyMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1989Internship - Internal MedicineUnited States Naval Hospital1988MDNew York University School of Medicine1984BA - Chemistry and PhilosophyDuke UniversityShow more education Activities and honorsCertifications1996NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyAwards and honors20202020 P2P Friend of Ethiopia AwardPeople to People Inc. (P2P) and The Network of African Diaspora Healthcare Professionals2019Mridha Spirit of Neurology AwardAmerican Academy of Neurology2012Top Educator, Dept of Internal Medicine Mayo ClinicDepartment of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration2011Distinguished Alumni AwardSewickley Academy2006Honorary Associate ProfessorDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine, Addis Ababa University (Haile Selassie)1992Navy Letter of CommendationNaval Medical Research Institute1989Navy Achievement MedalUnited States Navy1988Alex Rosen AwardNew York University School of Medicine1984Magna Cum LaudeDuke University1984Phi Lambda Upsilon, Chemistry Honor Society,Duke University1980Cum Laude SocietySewickley AcademyShow more awards and honorsProfessional memberships2022 - presentMemberAmbassador Program, Mayo Clinic International2022 - presentRepresentative for NeurosciencesInternational Priority Specialty Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic International2021 - presentMemberAcademic Affairs Committee, Mayo Clinic International2019 - 2020LeadProject Gazelle, Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic International Health Program2017 - presentFellowAmerican Academy of Neurology2017 - presentMemberInternational Affairs Committee, American Academy of Neurology2016ChairTask Force on International Outreach, American Academy of Neurology2016 - 2021LeadEpic SME, Department of Neurology2016 - presentMedical DirectorMayo Clinic Global Health Program2015 - presentMemberBruce S. Schoenberg Award Subcommittee, Selection Committee, American Academy of Neurology2014Grant ReviewerVeterans Administration2014 - 2016Vice ChairSection of Global Health, American Academy of Neurology2013MemberWorld Health Organization2013 - 2015MemberEducation Committee, World Federation of Neurology2011 - presentMemberAmerican Neurological Association2010 - 2018MemberTask Force on Africa, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society2010 - 2014CouncilorSection of Global Health, American Academy of Neurology2010 - presentMemberSection of Global Health, American Academy of Neurology2008 - 2018MemberResearch Committee, Department of Neurology2006 - presentMemberSelection Committee, Mayo Clinic International Health Program2006 - presentMemberWorld Federation of Neurology2003 - 2006Associate Chair for Clinical PracticeClinical Practice, Department of Neurology2002 - presentMemberTask Force on Epidemiology, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society2002MemberMayo Outreach Oversight Committee2001MemberMayo Management of Online Appointment Task Force2000 - 2003ChairDivision of Regional Neurology, Department of Neurology2000 - 2003Assistant Clinical Practice ChairClinical Practice, Department of Neurology1995 - presentMemberInternational Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society1993 - presentMemberAmerican Academy of Neurology1992 - presentMemberAmerican Medical AssociationShow more professional membershipsPublicationsSee my publications Follow Dr. Bower Twitter Dr. Bower professional account@DrJamesBower Conditions treatedProcedures performedInterestsMayo Clinic locationsEducationActivities and honorsFollow Dr. Bower Request an appointment PST-20217921 Doctors & Medical Staff Bower, James H. 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