Dr. Dakota Schumacher, Movement Disorder Specialist – TIND
About Dr. Dakota Schumacher
Dr. Dakota Schumacher is a highly skilled Movement Disorder Specialist and General Neurologist at the Texas Institute for Neurological Disorders (TIND). With a commitment to improving patient care, Dr. Schumacher provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of neurological conditions.
Areas of Specialty:
- Movement Disorder Specialist
- General Neurology
Background and Education:
- Undergrad: Baylor University B.S. Biology, Cum Laude
- Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
- Residency: Neurology, Vanderbilt Medical Center
- Fellowship: Movement Disorder, Vanderbilt Medical Center
Certifications:
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Hospitals:
- Medical City Arlington
Office Locations Dr. Schumacher Sees Patients:
Memberships:
- American Academy of Neurology
- International Movement Disorder Society
Honors/Awards:
- Elected academic Chief Resident (2022-2023)
Research:
- Participated in quality improvement projects in the identification of patients with Dementia
- Published institution data over deep brain stimulation in Parkinson’s disease
Conditions Treated:
- Parkinson’s and Parkinson+ syndromes
- Tremor
- Dystonia
- Chorea/Tardive Dyskinesia
- Spasticity
- Ataxia
- Gait Disorders
- Dementia
- Stroke
- Seizures
- Neuropathy
- Headaches/Migraines
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Multiple Sclerosis
Procedures:
- Deep Brain Stimulation evaluation and programming
- Botulinum toxin injections for dystonia/spasticity/headache
- Interpretation of MRI and CT scans for brain and spinal cord
- Lumbar Puncture
