Dr. Gilbert Hosts: The Many Forms of Carbidopa/Levodopa with Dr. Eleni Okeanis Vaou
In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Eleni Okeanis Vaou explained the many forms of carbidopa/levodopa and answered audience questions live.
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About Our Speaker
DR. ELENI OKEANIS VAOU
Dr. Vaou is an Associate Professor of Neurology at UT Health in San Antonio and currently serves as the Division Chief of the Movement Disorder Center. She is also the Vice Chair of Faculty Development and Wellness in the Department of Neurology at UT Health San Antonio.
Before her tenure at UT Health, Dr. Vaou was the Director of the Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Center at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, MA and prior to that was faculty at Boston Medical Center at Boston University School of Medicine. She is a seasoned expert in treating patients with Parkinson’s disease, atypical Parkinson’s, essential tremor, and other movement disorders. In addition, she is a Board-Certified Sleep Specialist, providing care for sleep disorders in patients with movement disorders.
Dr. Vaou possesses a particular interest in Deep Brain Stimulation and Sleep Disorders associated with Parkinson’s disease. Her passion extends beyond clinical practice to research, where she investigates novel pharmacological agents and patient education strategies in Parkinson’s disease. She is a strong advocate for early PD and DBS treatment, with a special emphasis on PD in women.
Dr. Vaou is also a passionate promoter of genetic testing in people with Parkinson’s disease, particularly focusing her efforts on the Hispanic population. Her commitment to her patients, her research, and her advocacy work make her a respected and valued member of the neurological community.
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