
Dr. Leonard Verhagen metman MD
Neurologist | Neurology
1725 W Harrison #755 Neuroscience In Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Leonard Verhagen Metman is a Movement Disorder Neurologist and Professor of Neurological Sciences in Chicago, IL. Dr. Verhagen studies, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats movement disorders including Parkinsons disease. He is a specialist in advanced therapies such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), MR guided focused ultrasound, and infusion therapies.
Education and Training
Leiden University Faculty of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Provider Details

Dr. Leonard Verhagen metman MD's Expert Contributions
Progressing numbness
You probably should discuss with your cardiologist if an MRI compatible pacemaker can replace the current one. You will need multiple MRIs before and after possible spine surgery. Short of that, a CT scan/myelogram can give very helpful information. X-rays are just not good enough. With the perineal numbness make sure they get a good look not only at LS but also bottom of T spine. Best wishes! READ MORE
About tics
Hi Anna- It sounds like you are describing tics, which may be representing Tourette’s syndrome. You should see a movement disorder neurologist. As patients get older the tics usually lessen. There are also medications that can help, and that would be a good option if the tics interfere with your quality of life. Tics oftentimes are associated with anxiety and ADHD, which you mention are not unfamiliar to you. Sometimes drugs for ADHD can make tics a bit worse. Again, go to a movement disorder doctor, and ask if this person is seeing a lot of tic patients. best of luck! READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor, Neurological Sciences Rush University, Chicago 1999 - Present
Awards
- Top Doctors 2022 Top Doctors
- Best Doctor 2021 Best Doctors of America
Treatments
- Parkinson's Disease
- Tremors
Professional Memberships
- Movement Disorder Society, American Academy of Neurology
Areas of research
Advanced therapies for Parkinson's disease, including deep rain stimulation (DBS), infusion therapies, new drug therapies
Dr. Leonard Verhagen metman MD's Practice location
Practice At 1725 W Harrison #755 Neuroscience Institute Sect Of Movement Disorde
1725 W Harrison #755 Neuroscience In -Chicago, IL 60612Get Direction
Dr. Leonard Verhagen metman MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Verhagen metman
Recommended Articles
- Seth Rogen Challenges Millennials to Take Action Against Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease drags its victims into a nightmare of confusion, frustration, and often depression with no known long-term remedy. Still, it is a disease few young people talk or even think about. Seth Rogan, known for his roles in This is the End, Sausage Party, Neighbors and Pineapple Express,...
- Movement Disorder in Parkinson's May Be Due to Brain's Rewiring
Parkinson’s is among the most common neurodegenerative and movement disorders that touches the lives of approximately 1% of the population over the age of 60. It is more common among men than women, which suggests apart from genetics, hormonal and environmental factors may play a role. Although...
- Coping with Muscular Dystrophy
Discussing with a child that they have a muscle wasting disease is not easy. People who are diagnosed with muscular dystrophy have a mind that functions normally, but a body that does not. Being a parent of a child with MD revolves around acceptance. When you get past the initial fear and...
- What to know about Former President George H.W. Bush's Vascular Parkinsonism
George H.W. Bush, who served as the 43rd president of the United States, notably revealed that he has Vascular Parkinsonism in an interview by Parade Magazine. The severity of his condition wasn't as recognized until Super Bowl 51, when he went onto the field in a wheelchair. But, George H.W. Bush...
- Research Suggests Multiple Sclerosis Is Not a Combination of Diseases
Due to the fact that symptoms and progression rates of MS vary among patients with the disease, previous implications have been made to suggest that MS may involve a combination of two or more different diseases.New findingsMost recently, a study used computational simulations to assess whether it...
- What Is Hib Meningitis?
Hib meningitis is an infectious disease that is life-threatening. The disease is characterized by inflammation of the surrounding layers of the spinal cord and the brain. The meninges are layers that assist in protecting the brain from infection and injury. Children who are below 4 years old are the...
Nearby Providers
- Brian McDonagh211 E Ontario St Chicago IL 60611
- Dr. Robert William Termanini MD,BA,BS CHICAGO IL 60610
- Dr. Kenneth W. Holmes M.D.111 N. Wabash Ave Chicago Illinois 60602
- Dr. Raina Gupta M.D.2734 N Lincoln Ave Chicago IL 60614
- Dr. Miguel Santiago-Cruz MD1801 W Taylor St Chicago IL 60612
- Ashok Devasenapathy175 E Delaware Place CHICAGO IL 60611
Nearest Hospitals
JOHN H STROGER JR HOSPITALl
1901 W HARRISON ST CHICAGO IL 60612