Marie Y. Davis, MD, PhD
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Marie Y. Davis, MD, PhD
Medical Specialties
- Neurology
- Movement disorders neurology
- Genetic counseling
- Telehealth services
Locations
Genetic Medicine Clinic
Languages
- English
Patient Ratings and Reviews
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Dr. Davis is very thorough.
Very good examination and participatory.
Dr. Davis and [...] were very knowledgeable and explained everything.
Both Dr. Marie Davis and [...] are clearly tops in their field of the genetic basis for neurological diseases and were concise in answering my many questions about the disease I have whose origins has confounded a dozen experts.
Great experience! Dr. Davis listens my description of my symptom and asked questions for clarification. She explains my treatment with details and clarity.
Dr. Davis came prepared, it was obvious that she had thoroughly reviewed my file prior to the appointment. She took the time to answer all my questions and recommended further testing to help pinpoint my diagnosis.
Loved the doctor and her associates!
Dr. Davis is amazing, specializing in a very rare disease such as ataxia is something mostly unheard of in neurologists.
Excellent, caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable and able to convey information to my level of understanding.
Dr. Davis and her team were excellent & very knowledgeable.
Dr. Davis is very caring and easy to communicate with.
She spent over an hour with questions and exam, didn't feel hurried/rushed at all. She explained and answered our questions [...] She was very thorough and took the time and was on time and prompt!
Marie Davis did a very thorough exam and expertly explained why she came to the diagnosis.
Dr. Davis takes excellent care of me in my condition.
About Marie Y. Davis
Marie Y. Davis, MD PhD, is a board-certified neurologist who specialized in genetic movement disorders. Dr. Davis is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at UW School of Medicine, and also a basic science researcher at the VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, a lab that focuses on genetic influences of Parkinson's disease.
Dr. Davis believes in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, often including physical, occupational and speech therapy, caregiver education, social work, diet, and exercise. Her number one goal is helping patients maintain the best quality of life possible. Dr. Davis' clinical interests include movement disorders due to genetic causes, such as hereditary ataxias, dystonias, and parkinsonism; Huntington's Disease; Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias
Personal Interests
Dr. Davis enjoys running, rock-climbing, and cooking during her free time.
Education and Training
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Veteran's Administration Center-HSRD FellowshipFellowship, 2014, Movement DisordersUW - Dept. of NeurologyResidency, 2012, NeurologyUW - Division of General Internal MedicineInternship, 2009, Internal MedicineNew York University SOM-Ofc. of Registration & Students RecordsMedical education, 2008
Board Certifications
- Neurology, 2012, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology