Joshua Wong, MD
Assistant Professor
Department:
MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER
Business Phone:
(352) 294-5000
Business Email:
joshua.wong@neurology.ufl.edu
About Joshua Wong
My name is Joshua Wong, MD, and I joined the neurology department in 2022 with a focus in deep brain stimulation, or DBS, and artificial intelligence. I received my bachelor’s degree in bioengineering from UC San Diego and medical degree at New York Medical College. I also completed my residency in neurology and fellowship in movement disorders at the University of Florida.
I am now an assistant professor in the department of neurology. My laboratory is a part of the University of Florida Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative, where we focus on utilizing AI to improve and transform clinical care and medical education for those with DBS for movement disorders. My special interest is treating patients with movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia and others. I encourage my patients to be as engaged and inquisitive as possible to ensure both of us are on the same page with your care plan.
In my free time, I enjoy playing board games and tabletop games, such as Dungeons & Dragons.
Board Certifications
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NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Neurology
Areas of Interest
- Dystonia
- Essential Tremor
- Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
- Movement Disorders
- Parkinson Disease
Publications
Academic Articles
2025
A Convergent Pathway for Stimulation‐Induced Dyskinesia Following Deep Brain Stimulation
Movement Disorders.
[DOI] 10.1002/mds.30251.
[PMID] 40443125.
2025
Clinically probable RBD is an early predictor of malignant non-motor Parkinson’s disease phenotypes.
NPJ Parkinson's disease.
11(1)
[DOI] 10.1038/s41531-025-00874-8.
[PMID] 39875387.
2025
Corrigendum: Proceedings of the 12th annual deep brain stimulation think tank: cutting edge technology meets novel applications.
Frontiers in human neuroscience.
19
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2025.1612584.
[PMID] 40395686.
2025
Editorial: Deep brain stimulation think tank: updates in neurotechnology and neuromodulation, volume V.
Frontiers in human neuroscience.
19
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2025.1609727.
[PMID] 40365552.
2025
Lesioning Through a Directional Deep Brain Stimulation Lead in the Subthalamic Nucleus
Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements.
15(1)
[DOI] 10.5334/tohm.993.
[PMID] 40223941.
2025
Proceedings of the 12th annual deep brain stimulation think tank: cutting edge technology meets novel applications.
Frontiers in human neuroscience.
19
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2025.1544994.
[PMID] 40070487.
2025
Response to: Concerns Regarding GPi DBS and Mild Dysphagia in Parkinson’s Disease.
Dysphagia.
[DOI] 10.1007/s00455-025-10827-1.
[PMID] 40227510.
2025
VisionMD: an open-source tool for video-based analysis of motor function in movement disorders.
NPJ Parkinson's disease.
11(1)
[DOI] 10.1038/s41531-025-00876-6.
[PMID] 39900649.
2024
A review of temporal interference, nanoparticles, ultrasound, gene therapy, and designer receptors for Parkinson disease
npj Parkinson's Disease.
10(1)
[DOI] 10.1038/s41531-024-00804-0.
[PMID] 39443513.
2024
Active recharge biphasic stimulation for the intraoperative monopolar review in deep brain stimulation
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
18
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2024.1349599.
[PMID] 38481795.
2024
An Eye on the First Surgical Side: Appreciating the Potential Impacts of a Second DBS Lead on Ipsilateral Symptoms
Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements.
14(1)
[DOI] 10.5334/tohm.918.
[PMID] 38973819.
2024
Beyond Pallidal or Subthalamic Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Dystonia
Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements.
14(1)
[DOI] 10.5334/tohm.935.
[PMID] 39308988.
2024
Characterizing Disease Progression in Parkinson’s Disease from Videos of the Finger Tapping Test
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering.
32:2293-2301
[DOI] 10.1109/tnsre.2024.3416446.
2024
Chronic intracranial recordings in the globus pallidus reveal circadian rhythms in Parkinson’s disease.
Nature communications.
15(1)
[DOI] 10.1038/s41467-024-48732-0.
[PMID] 38816390.
2024
Corrigendum: Modeling the volume of tissue activated in deep brain stimulation and its clinical influence: a review.
Frontiers in human neuroscience.
18
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2024.1434402.
[PMID] 38883321.
2024
Current perspectives on tractography-guided deep brain stimulation for the treatment of mood disorders
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics.
24(1):11-24
[DOI] 10.1080/14737175.2023.2289573.
2024
Editorial: Deep brain stimulation think tank: updates in neurotechnology and neuromodulation, volume IV.
Frontiers in human neuroscience.
18
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2024.1441212.
[PMID] 38993328.
2024
Evoked resonant neural activity in the pallidal-subthalamic circuit during dual lead deep brain stimulation in DYT-TOR1A dystonia: A case study.
Brain stimulation.
17(6):1253-1255
[DOI] 10.1016/j.brs.2024.11.001.
[PMID] 39505256.
2024
Exploring the layers of fatigue in Parkinson’s Disease: A comprehensive analysis of its prevalence and contributing factors.
Clinical parkinsonism & related disorders.
11
[DOI] 10.1016/j.prdoa.2024.100288.
[PMID] 39654952.
2024
Impacts of Deep Brain Stimulation of the Globus Pallidus Internus on Swallowing: A Retrospective, Cross-Sectional Study
Dysphagia.
39(5):797-807
[DOI] 10.1007/s00455-023-10660-4.
[PMID] 38236261.
2024
Management of essential tremor deep brain stimulation-induced side effects
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
18
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2024.1353150.
[PMID] 38454907.
2024
Modeling the volume of tissue activated in deep brain stimulation and its clinical influence: a review
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
18
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2024.1333183.
[PMID] 38660012.
2024
Motor outcomes in unilateral, bilateral rapid, and bilateral delayed staging deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease
Journal of Parkinson’s Disease.
14(8):1614-1622
[DOI] 10.1177/1877718×241296014.
2024
Patient Selection for Deep Brain Stimulation for Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration
Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements.
14(1)
[DOI] 10.5334/tohm.929.
[PMID] 39430809.
2024
Preventing Shift from Pneumocephalus During Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery: Don’t Give Up the ‘Fork in the Brain’
Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements.
14(1)
[DOI] 10.5334/tohm.873.
[PMID] 38617832.
2024
Proceedings of the 11th Annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank: pushing the forefront of neuromodulation with functional network mapping, biomarkers for adaptive DBS, bioethical dilemmas, AI-guided neuromodulation, and translational advancements
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
18
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2024.1320806.
[PMID] 38450221.
2024
What the trained eye cannot see: Quantitative kinematics and machine learning detect movement deficits in early-stage Parkinson’s disease from videos
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders.
127
[DOI] 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2024.107104.
2023
Artificial neural network-based rapid predictor of biological nerve fiber activation for DBS applications
Journal of Neural Engineering.
20(1)
[DOI] 10.1088/1741-2552/acb016.
[PMID] 36599158.
2023
Brain Recording Analysis and Visualization Online (BRAVO): An open-source visualization tool for deep brain stimulation data
Brain Stimulation.
16(3):793-797
[DOI] 10.1016/j.brs.2023.04.018.
[PMID] 37100201.
2023
Double blind, nonrandomized crossover study of active recharge biphasic deep brain stimulation for primary dystonia
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders.
109
[DOI] 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2023.105328.
2023
Globus pallidus internus deep brain stimulation evokes resonant neural activity in Parkinson’s disease
Brain Communications.
5(2)
[DOI] 10.1093/braincomms/fcad025.
[PMID] 36895960.
2023
Hematoma-induced Twiddler-like phenomenon as a presentation of DBS hardware failure: Case report
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
17
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2023.1160237.
[PMID] 37151898.
2023
Identification and Management of Persistent Stimulation-Induced Dyskinesia Associated with STN DBS: The See-Saw Dilemma
Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements.
13(1)
[DOI] 10.5334/tohm.780.
[PMID] 37663531.
2023
Proceedings of the 10th annual deep brain stimulation think tank: Advances in cutting edge technologies, artificial intelligence, neuromodulation, neuroethics, interventional psychiatry, and women in neuromodulation
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
16
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2022.1084782.
[PMID] 36819295.
2023
The current state, challenges, and future directions of deep brain stimulation for obsessive compulsive disorder
Expert Review of Medical Devices.
20(10):829-842
[DOI] 10.1080/17434440.2023.2252732.
2022
A randomized clinical trial of burst vs. spaced physical therapy for Parkinsons disease
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders.
97:57-62
[DOI] 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2022.02.021.
[PMID] 35325665.
2022
Connectomic analysis of unilateral dual-lead thalamic deep brain stimulation for treatment of multiple sclerosis tremor
Brain Communications.
4(2)
[DOI] 10.1093/braincomms/fcac063.
[PMID] 35368612.
2022
Connectomic imaging to predict and prevent cognitive decline after subthalamic DBS: next steps
Brain.
145(4):1204-1206
[DOI] 10.1093/brain/awac101.
2022
Evolving Concepts in Our Understanding and Treatment of Holmes Tremor, Over 100 Years in the Making
Tremor and Other Hyperkinetic Movements.
12(1)
[DOI] 10.5334/tohm.683.
[PMID] 35651920.
2022
Past, Present, and Future of Deep Brain Stimulation: Hardware, Software, Imaging, Physiology and Novel Approaches
Frontiers in Neurology.
13
[DOI] 10.3389/fneur.2022.825178.
[PMID] 35356461.
2022
Proceedings of the Ninth Annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank: Advances in Cutting Edge Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Neuromodulation, Neuroethics, Pain, Interventional Psychiatry, Epilepsy, and Traumatic Brain Injury
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
16
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2022.813387.
[PMID] 35308605.
2022
Safety of deep brain stimulation in pregnancy: A comprehensive review
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
16
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2022.997552.
[PMID] 36248692.
2022
Therapeutic Advances in the Treatment of Holmes Tremor: Systematic Review
Neuromodulation: Technology at the Neural Interface.
25(6):796-803
[DOI] 10.1111/ner.13220.
2021
Advances and Future Directions of Neuromodulation in Neurologic Disorders
Neurologic Clinics.
39(1):71-85
[DOI] 10.1016/j.ncl.2020.09.004.
[PMID] 33223090.
2021
Comparative connectivity correlates of dystonic and essential tremor deep brain stimulation
Brain.
144(6):1774-1786
[DOI] 10.1093/brain/awab074.
[PMID] 33889943.
2021
Connectivity correlates to predict essential tremor deep brain stimulation outcome: Evidence for a common treatment pathway
NeuroImage: Clinical.
32
[DOI] 10.1016/j.nicl.2021.102846.
[PMID] 34624639.
2021
Corrigendum: Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank: Advances in Optogenetics, Ethical Issues Affecting DBS Research, Neuromodulatory Approaches for Depression, Adaptive Neurostimulation, and Emerging DBS Technologies.
Frontiers in human neuroscience.
15
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2021.765150.
[PMID] 34658825.
2021
Deep brain stimulation programming strategies: segmented leads, independent current sources, and future technology
Expert Review of Medical Devices.
18(9):875-891
[DOI] 10.1080/17434440.2021.1962286.
2021
Globus Pallidus Internus (GPi) Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease: Expert Review and Commentary
Neurology and Therapy.
10(1):7-30
[DOI] 10.1007/s40120-020-00220-5.
[PMID] 33140286.
2021
Proceedings of the Eighth Annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank: Advances in Optogenetics, Ethical Issues Affecting DBS Research, Neuromodulatory Approaches for Depression, Adaptive Neurostimulation, and Emerging DBS Technologies
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
15
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2021.644593.
[PMID] 33953663.
2021
Safety and Tolerability of Burst-Cycling Deep Brain Stimulation for Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
15
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2021.651168.
[PMID] 33981207.
2021
Suppression and Rebound of Pallidal Beta Power: Observation Using a Chronic Sensing DBS Device
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
15
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2021.749567.
[PMID] 34566612.
2021
Time for a New 3-D Image for Globus Pallidus Internus Deep Brain Stimulation Targeting and Programming
Journal of Parkinson's Disease.
11(4):1881-1885
[DOI] 10.3233/jpd-212820.
[PMID] 34420982.
2020
A Comprehensive Review of Brain Connectomics and Imaging to Improve Deep Brain Stimulation Outcomes
Movement Disorders.
35(5):741-751
[DOI] 10.1002/mds.28045.
[PMID] 32281147.
2020
A pooled meta-analysis of GPi and STN deep brain stimulation outcomes for cervical dystonia
Journal of Neurology.
267(5):1278-1290
[DOI] 10.1007/s00415-020-09703-9.
[PMID] 31938862.
2020
Case Report: Globus Pallidus Internus (GPi) Deep Brain Stimulation Induced Keyboard Typing Dysfunction
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
14
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2020.583441.
[PMID] 33240065.
2020
Clinical and imaging features of newly recognized Kelch-like protein 11 paraneoplastic syndrome.
Neurology.
95(3):134-135
[DOI] 10.1212/WNL.0000000000009895.
[PMID] 32561677.
2020
Deep brain stimulation in essential tremor: targets, technology, and a comprehensive review of clinical outcomes
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics.
20(4):319-331
[DOI] 10.1080/14737175.2020.1737017.
[PMID] 32116065.
2020
Long-term Parkinson’s disease quality of life after staged DBS: STN vs GPi and first vs second lead
npj Parkinson's Disease.
6(1)
[DOI] 10.1038/s41531-020-0115-3.
[PMID] 32656315.
2020
Neuroimaging Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation: Review of Indications, Anatomy, and Brain Connectomics
American Journal of Neuroradiology.
41(9):1558-1568
[DOI] 10.3174/ajnr.a6693.
2020
Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Deep Brain Stimulation Think Tank: Advances in Neurophysiology, Adaptive DBS, Virtual Reality, Neuroethics and Technology
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
14
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2020.00054.
[PMID] 32292333.
2020
Quality of life outcomes after deep brain stimulation in dystonia: A systematic review
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders.
70:82-93
[DOI] 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2019.11.016.
[PMID] 31767450.
2020
Quality of life outcomes after globus pallidus internus deep brain stimulation in idiopathic or inherited isolated dystonia: a meta-analysis
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
91(9):938-944
[DOI] 10.1136/jnnp-2019-322575.
[PMID] 32732389.
2020
STN Versus GPi Deep Brain Stimulation for Action and Rest Tremor in Parkinson’s Disease
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience.
14
[DOI] 10.3389/fnhum.2020.578615.
[PMID] 33192410.
2019
Acute Seroconversion of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Coinfection With California Serogroup Encephalitis Virus
Frontiers in Neurology.
10
[DOI] 10.3389/fneur.2019.00242.
[PMID] 30941092.
2019
STN vs. GPi deep brain stimulation for tremor suppression in Parkinson disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Parkinsonism & Related Disorders.
58:56-62
[DOI] 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2018.08.017.
[PMID] 30177491.
2018
Structural connectivity–based segmentation of the thalamus and prediction of tremor improvement following thalamic deep brain stimulation of the ventral intermediate nucleus
NeuroImage: Clinical.
20:1266-1273
[DOI] 10.1016/j.nicl.2018.10.009.
[PMID] 30318403.
2018
Ventral Intermediate Nucleus Versus Zona Incerta Region Deep Brain Stimulation in Essential Tremor
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice.
5(1):75-82
[DOI] 10.1002/mdc3.12565.
[PMID] 30363386.
Grants
Mar 2025
ACTIVE
Safety and tolerability of active biphasic recharge for STN DBS
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP
Feb 2025
ACTIVE
Basal Ganglia Network Neurophysiology of Depression in Parkinsons Disease
Role: Other
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS
Dec 2023
ACTIVE
ADVANCING THALAMIC NEUROSTIMULATION FOR SUPPRESING ESSENTIAL VOICE TREMOR
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS
Aug 2023
ACTIVE
Effects of deep brain stimulation (DBS) on laryngeal function and associated behaviors in Parkinson Disease
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NIDCD
Jul 2023
– Jun 2025
Institutional Career Development Core
Role: Project Manager
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NCATS
Jul 2022
– Aug 2023
Institutional Career Development Core
Role: Project Manager
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NCATS
Jul 2019
– Jun 2025
University of Florida R25 Early Research Program for Neurology and Neurosurgery Residents
Role: Other
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS
Sep 2016
ACTIVE
Closing the Loop on Tremor: A Responsive Deep Brain Stimulator for the Treatment of Essential Tremor
Role: Co-Investigator
Funding: NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS
Education
Clinical Post-Doctoral Associate
2021-2022
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University of Florida
Fellowship, Movement Disorders
2019-2021
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University of Florida
Residency, Neurology
2016-2019
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University of Florida
Internship
2016
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University of Florida
Medical School
2011-2015
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New York Medical College
MS, Basic Medical Science
2011
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New York Medical College
BS, Biomedical Engineering
2008
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University of California
Contact Details
Phones:
- Business:
- (352) 294-5000
Emails:
- Business:
- joshua.wong@neurology.ufl.edu
Addresses:
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100268
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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3011 SW WILLISTON RD RM 1103
GAINESVILLE FL 32608