Natalie Diaz, MD

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About Dr. Natalie Diaz

Dr. Natalie Diaz is a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in movement disorders. Her clinical practice focuses on the evaluation and management of patients with Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonian disorders, Huntington’s disease and other choreiform disorders, dystonia, and ataxia.

She also has specialized training in the evaluation and programming of deep brain stimulation as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia as well as the therapeutic administration of botulinum toxin injections for non-cosmetic indications such as focal dystonia, hemifacial spasm and limb spasticity. Her research focuses on industry-sponsored clinical trials in Parkinson’s disease and other collaborative clinical projects in the field of neurodegenerative disorders.

Clinical Interests

Education

Medical Degree

MD, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland


Residency

  • Internship: Preliminary Internal Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
  • Residency: Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Fellowship

Movement Disorders, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA


Certifications

Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Locations

PNI-South Bay

5215 Torrance Blvd #300
Torrance, CA 90503
Essential Tremor | With Dr. Natalie Diaz
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Síntomas no motores en las enfermedad de Parkinson con Natalie Diaz, MD
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Hábitos de Vida Saludable en el Manejo de la Enfermedad de Parkinson con Natalie Diaz, MD
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La Enfermedad de Parkinson (La EP) y el Parkinsonismo con Natalie Diaz, MD | Nov 2022
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From a Wide Array, Choosing the Best Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease | Dr. Natalie Diaz
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A PNI Minute: What is Cervical Dystonia? | Dr. Natalie Diaz
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La Enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) | La Dra. Natalie Diaz – 2019
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17. Everything Parkinson’s: Complementary Therapies in Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Natalie Diaz
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14. Complementary Therapies & Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Natalie Diaz
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04. Everything Parkinson’s: Mood and Motivation with Dr. Natalie Diaz
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A PNI Minute | Sleep Part 2: Sleep and Disease
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A PNI Minute | Sleep Part 1: The Importance of Sleep
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Meet Dr. Natalie Diaz
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31. LCM & PNI-South Bay: Help is Here for Movement Disorders
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What Is Cervical Dystonia?

Cervical dystonia is a localized form of dystonia. It is a very common movement disorder, affecting mostly the muscles of the head and neck.

The Importance of Sleep: Part 1

Movement disorder specialist, Dr. Natalie Diaz, explores the importance of sleep when it comes to fighting off disease. Learn more.

The Importance of Sleep: Part 2

Dr. Natalie Diaz, a movement disorders specialist, discusses the relationship between sleep disorders and Parkinson’s disease. Find out more…