Dr Mahsa Haghighatzadeh is a distinguished neurologist specializing in movement disorders, with her medical training and sub‐specialty fellowship conducted in Tehran, Iran. Her expertise spans both general neurology and advanced therapeutic interventions for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders.
Education & Training
Dr Haghighatzadeh graduated from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran (medical degree) and subsequently obtained her board certification in Neurology from the same institution.
She completed a fellowship in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders at Shahid Beheshti University, making her among the first graduates of that newly established fellowship program in Iran.
She has pursued additional specialized international training in up-to-date diagnostic and treatment methodologies for Parkinson’s disease, tremor, imbalance and other movement disorders.
Clinical Expertise
Dr Haghighatzadeh brings more than ten years of clinical experience in both general neurology and the focused field of movement disorders. Her areas of particular expertise include:
Advanced assessments and management of Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia, balance disorders and other movement dysfunctions.
Specialized botulinum toxin injections for disorders such as dystonia, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, migraine and related conditions.
Evaluation and selection of candidates for deep brain stimulation (DBS) in advanced Parkinson’s disease, as well as postoperative programming and follow-up of DBS systems.
Use and management of intrathecal apomorphine pump therapy for Parkinson’s disease when indicated.
Academic & Professional Achievements
During her residency, Dr Haghighatzadeh received multiple awards for academic excellence and clinical performance, repeatedly ranking first in exams and clinical assessments.
She has participated actively in international neurology and movement-disorders congresses, delivering numerous scientific presentations on her research and clinical work. For example, she was listed as a speaker at the 32nd Congress of Neurology & Clinical Electrophysiology of Iran.
Her publications and clinical studies include work in neurology journals—among them a co-authored article in which she is listed (Mahsa Haghighatzadeh) on carpal tunnel syndrome research.
Patients may consult Dr Haghighatzadeh for a wide spectrum of neurological conditions, including:
Stroke, seizures, dementia / memory testing, headaches, vertigo and balance disorders (general neurology).
Specialized movement-disorders care: Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia, spasticity, blepharospasm/hemifacial spasm, DBS evaluation & programming, botulinum toxin therapy, apomorphine pump management.
DBS Expertise in Iran
In Iran, fellowship-trained neurologists and neurosurgeons are now performing DBS with excellent outcomes, guided by international standards. Specialists such as Dr. Mahsa Haghighatzadeh, who hold advanced fellowships in movement disorders, are at the forefront of evaluating, selecting, and programming DBS candidates—offering hope to patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease and other complex movement disorders.
Why Choose Dr Haghighatzadeh?
She combines broad neurological expertise with a dedicated sub-specialty in movement disorders — a relatively new but rapidly evolving field in Iran.
As one of the pioneer graduates of the movement-disorders fellowship in Iran, she brings both local experience and international training to her practice.
Her decade-plus of clinical practice ensures that she not only sees patients but also understands the full continuum of care — from diagnosis, through advanced therapies, to long-term follow-up and interdisciplinary coordination.
Her academic background and scientific activity reflect a commitment to staying at the forefront of treatment options and research developments.