Thy Nguyen , MD

Mya Schiess, MD, professor in the Department of Neurology at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), serves as director of the Movement Disorders & Neurodegenerative Diseases Program and program director of the UTMOVE Movement Disorders Fellowship training program. Dr. Schiess, who also holds the Adriana Blood Chair in Neurology, sees patients from young adults to seniors. Her goal is to provide the most comprehensive care for her patients and their families by providing the best medical, surgical and physical therapies available. She works with local support groups and therapy providers and tailors her care and management to the needs of the individual, with the goal of restoring or keeping them at their highest level of functioning. Dr. Schiess believes that knowledge is power, and takes the time to educate her patients, their family members and caregivers. Dr. Schiess is actively involved in clinical and translational research in regenerative neurology with stem cell therapies for Parkinsonian Syndromes and neuromodulation with deep brain stimulation. She has received several awards and honors during her career. She is also actively involved in several professional organizations and serves on the medical advisory board for the Houston Area Parkinson’s Society. When Dr. Schiess is not caring for her patients, she enjoys traveling, hiking, camping, horseback riding and reading.

Dr. Sean Savitz is a professor at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Board certified in neurology and vascular neurology, Dr. Savitz sees all adult patients. He provides the highest quality of care for stroke patients to assist them return to their life after a stroke. In his spare time, Dr. Savitz enjoys reading history.

Andrew Barreto, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurologist managing patients hospitalized with neurological disorders and providing clinical follow-up care. He believes in easy access and communication with his patients. Barreto is a professor in the Department of Neurology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston.