Olga Klepitskaya, MD
Visiting Associate Clinical Professor, Neurology

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Medical School:
  • MD, Far Eastern State Medical University (1989)
Internship:
  • Resurrection Medical Center (Westlake) Program (2002)
Residency:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Neurology (2005)
Fellowships:
  • Stanford Hospital and Clinics Program (2006)
Languages: Russian, English
Department: Neurology

Recognition & Awards

  • • Research Abstract Selected as a “particularly important development in the field” , 10th International Congress on Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Diseases by Faculty of 1000 (2011)
    Abstract can be found at http://f1000.com/about/whatis
  • • American Neurological Association’s Translational and Clinical Research Course for Clinician-Scientists Scholarship Awarded, American Neurological Association (ANA) (2011)
    Attendance Declinded
  • Clinical Trial Methods Course (CTMC) in Neurology Fellowship, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) (2011)
    Attendance Declined

Research Interests

Clinical trails of new medications and surgical treatments for Parkinson disease. Alternative treatments for Parkinson disease: yoga, magnetic therapy etc.

Teaching

  • Assistant Professor (2006)
    School of Medicine, Neurology
    Neurology, Movement disorders

Publications

  • Davis RA, Epstein CH, Klepitskaya O, Sharp CS, Ojemann S, Abosch A, Heru AM. Disambiguating the Psychiatric Sequelae of Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Life Events: Case Report and Literature Review. Am J Psychiatry. 2017 Jan 1;174(1):11-15. PubMed PMID: 28041000
  • Davis RA, Epstein CH, Klepitskaya O, Sharp CS, Ojemann S, Abosch A, Heru AM. Disambiguating the Psychiatric Sequelae of Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Life Events: Case Report and Literature Review. Am J Psychiatry. 2017 Jan 1;174(1):11-15. PubMed PMID: 28041000
  • Debrey SM, Leehey MA, Klepitskaya O, Filley CM, Shah RC, Kluger B, Berry-Kravis E, Spector E, Tassone F, Hall DA. Clinical Phenotype of Adult Fragile X Gray Zone Allele Carriers: a Case Series. Cerebellum. 2016 Oct;15(5):623-31. PubMed PMID: 27372099
  • Klepitskaya O, Neuwelt AJ, Nguyen T, Leehey M. Primary dystonia misinterpreted as Parkinson disease: Video case presentation and practical clues. Neurol Clin Pract. 2013 Dec;3(6):469-474. PubMed PMID: 24353921

Professional Memberships

  • Parkinson Study Group, Member
  • Movement Disorders Society, Member
  • American Academy of Neurology, Member
  • Russian Association of Neurologist and Neurosurgeons, Member

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Neurology, Board Certification (2008)
Clinical Interests
Surgical treatments for movement disorders: Parkinson disease, Essential tremor, Dystonia.

Care Philosophy
Improving the quality of live of patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders through education, support, medical and surgical treatment, and cutting edge research.

Volunteer Activities
Multiple educational seminars for patients with various movement disorders held across Rocky Mountain region to increase awareness about these disorders and provide information about available treatment and newest discoveries.

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, Far Eastern State Medical University (1989)
Internships:
  • Resurrection Medical Center (Westlake) Program (2002)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado (University Hospital) Program, Neurology (2005)
Fellowships:
  • Stanford Hospital and Clinics Program (2006)
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Languages: Russian, English
Department: Neurology
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CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building

13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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