Office: (650) 394-6690
Primary Location: 512 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94301, United States
Medical Assistant: (650) 382-2878
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movement disorder neurologist
ABOUT US
The Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center of Silicon Valley was founded by Dr. Salima Brillman in December 2017. It was her vision to offer patients and their loved ones a healthcare model that prioritizes and sets forth a practice focus on improving quality of life. Dr. Brillman provides patients and their families the opportunity of having individualized health care, where third parties like PPOs or HMOs do not set the time and frequency of clinical visits. The concierge model we use allows the patient and their families’ medical needs to be met.
Dr. Brillman makes it a priority to approach each of her patients as an individual, where no one has the same medical treatment “recipe”, she strategizes a specific treatment based on her patients’ medical histories and the creation of a partnership with the patient’s other treating physicians. In addition to patient-centered care, she believes in addressing all caregiver needs and questions through medical, educational, and personal support. Taking a holistic approach to treating patients, Dr. Brillman offers access to ancillary services, which is vital to the improvement in quality of life. Lastly, Dr. Brillman offers to her patients, as well as to those in the community who are not members, an opportunity to participate in clinical trials, should they be interested.
Parkinson’s specialist
Dr. Salima Brillman
Dr. Salima Brillman is a board-certified neurologist specializing in movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and related conditions. With advanced training in therapies such as Deep Brain Stimulation, Duopa, and neurotoxins, she brings decades of clinical experience from leading programs across the U.S.
Dr. Brillman is known for her comprehensive, patient-focused approach—addressing both motor and non-motor symptoms—and was one of the first concierge movement disorder neurologists in the Bay Area. Today, she provides exceptional, accessible care in-office, at home, and through telemedicine.
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Patients and Families
Thank you for your interest in Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Silicon Valley, a Concierge Practice centered around you and your family. Concierge medicine is a model allowing patients unlimited and personalized access to their physicians and has been available for some time among general practitioners, but has only been recently established for neurology patients, and more specifically, those with movement disorders.
Dr. Brillman's goal is to provide personal, quality care to each patient by giving as much time as is needed to listen, examine, diagnose, as well as coordinate care across fields, should that prove necessary. Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders affects not only the patients, but also their families. As a result, education for families and caretakers constitutes an integral component in the care for those living with movement disorders.
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FAQ
What type of patients does Dr. Brillman treat?
Dr. Brillman treats patients who have neurological conditions related to tremor, Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonia, memory disorders and involuntary movements of unknown cause.
Is Dr. Brillman currently accepting new patients?
Yes, Dr. Brillman is currently accepting new patients.
Do I need a referral?
You do not need a referral to be treated by Dr. Brillman.
Does Dr. Brillman accept insurance?
No, Dr. Brillman does not contract with third parties such as HMOs or PPOs in an effort to provide medical services without the restrictions they set forth.
How can I make an appointment?
If you wish to make an appointment, please call or email my medical assistant, Lydia Hwang, at the contact information here.
Where are the appointments conducted?
The appointments can be conducted out our PDMDC location, or we can travel to your house, or conduct the appointment using Tele-health.
What do I need for my first appointment?
To learn more about what you need for your appointment please call or email my medical assistant, Lydia Hwang, at the contact information here.
How long are the appointments?
The duration of the appointment depends on how long Dr. Brillman thinks it would take to assess you. We do not set a time as we believe each of our patients should have personalized attention depending on their particular needs.
Do you have clinical research?
Yes, we do have several clinical research studies at PDMDC. You do not need to be a patient of Dr. Brillman to participate in clinical trials. You can learn more here.
Variable Hours
Mon- Fri: 9am-5pm
Provider also does home visits.
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Testimonials
"Dr. Brillman, of all people, has done the most to help me build back the courage, confidence, and resilience to accept my situation and continue to live each day the best I can. Dr. Brillman took as much time as necessary to hear me out, answer my questions, and help me through the process of acceptance. Dr. Brillman combines her professional knowledge with compassion to make the best kind of doctor. I am truly grateful for everything she has done."
Patient, A.S.
"Dr Brillman was so wonderful to work with! She cared for my mom who had Lewy Body dementia. Not only did she care for mom as a patient, but also became an advocate for her, and advised me on her care. Dr Brillman was readily available whenever I needed her, and visited mom whenever I asked. Dr Brillman truly cared for mom and treated her more than just being a “patient”. I would highly recommend Dr Brillman. Her knowledge of dementia was vast and she offered us great help."
Caretaker, F.K.
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Primary Location:
512 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94301, United States
Secondary Location:
Bismarck, North Dakota (in-person and telemed)