Fernando L. Pagán, MD

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Vice Chairman, Department of Neurology; Director, Movement Disorders Program; Medical Director, Georgetown University Hospital National Parkinsonism Foundation Center of Excellence; Medical Director, Translational Neurotherapeutics Program; Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Georgetown University

Articles

Limitations of Advanced Parkinson Disease Treatments

Fernando L. Pagán, MD;Jason Aldred, MD, FAAN ;Maria Cristina Ospina, MD ;Rajeev Kumar, MD

April 25th 2025

Panelists discuss how limitations persist with current long-term treatment standards for Parkinson disease despite advancements in treatment options.

Treatment Options for Advanced Parkinson Disease

Fernando L. Pagán, MD;Jason Aldred, MD, FAAN ;Maria Cristina Ospina, MD ;Rajeev Kumar, MD

April 25th 2025

Panelists discuss how alternative formulations and administration routes like Levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel and deep brain stimulation have impacted advanced Parkinson disease management, including which patient populations benefit most and when these options are recommended.

Reflecting on the Rapid Evolution of Neurology

Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 24th 2025

In this segment, Pagan talked about how the field of neurology has changed in the last decade and shared where he sees it moving forward as well.

Patient Perspectives and Expert Tips on Managing CSAI Challenges in PD

Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 24th 2025

Pagan shared insights from InfusON patient interviews on the challenges and benefits of initiating CSAI therapy and discussed how expert roundtable recommendations can guide neurologists in managing skin nodules associated with treatment.

Excitement Around New Therapeutics in Parkinson Disease

Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 21st 2025

Pagan discusses the excitement surrounding new therapeutics in neurodegenerative diseases and how advances in protein clearance and inflammation reduction could lead to disease-modifying treatments for conditions like Parkinson disease.

Providing Personalized Care for Parkinson Disease

Fernando L. Pagán, MD;Jason Aldred, MD, FAAN ;Maria Cristina Ospina, MD ;Rajeev Kumar, MD

April 21st 2025

Panelists discuss how medical professionals adjust treatment regimens and create individualized plans as Parkinson disease advances in their patients.

Treatment Options for Parkinson's Disease

Fernando L. Pagán, MD;Jason Aldred, MD, FAAN ;Maria Cristina Ospina, MD ;Rajeev Kumar, MD

April 21st 2025

Panelists discuss how medical professionals determine the most appropriate treatment options for patients with advanced Parkinson disease and the challenges patients face as their disease progresses over time.

Real-World Impact of CSAI on Motor Fluctuations in PD

Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 21st 2025

Fernando L. Pagan, MD, discussed how continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion impacts long-term motor fluctuations in Parkinson disease, highlighting InfusON extension study findings on uninterrupted "good ON" time and reduced "OFF" periods as evidence of its real-world efficacy.

Recent Advances in Movement Disorders: Fernando Pagan, MD

Fernando L. Pagán, MD

June 8th 2023

The course director of ATMRD 2023 provided perspective on the notable strides made in the movement disorder field, including the significant progress made in drug delivery. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Reasons to Attend the 2023 Advanced Therapeutics in Movement & Related Disorders Congress: Fernando Pagan, MD; Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

Fernando L. Pagán, MD;Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

June 7th 2023

The course directors of the 2023 ATRMD Congress provided an overview of the upcoming meeting, and the educational benefits clinicians can gain from attending. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Unmet Needs and Improving Diagnosis of Dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

May 9th 2023

The expert panel reviews unmet needs in treatment and management of dyskinesia and shares advice for physicians treating patients with Parkinson disease.

Surgical Options and Emerging Treatments for Parkinson Disease

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

May 9th 2023

Drs Fernando Pagan, Robert A. Hauser, and Daniel Kremens highlight existing and emerging surgical and pharmacological options for treatment of dyskinesia in Parkinson disease.

Use of Other Amantadine Formulations in Parkinson Disease

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

May 2nd 2023

The expert neurology panel shares their clinical experience with different formulations of amantadine in management of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson disease.

Amantadine DR/ER for Dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease: Safety Profile and Ideal Patient

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

May 2nd 2023

The expert panel reviews the safety profile of amantadine DR/ER and who may be an ideal patient for its use in patients with Parkinson disease experiencing dyskinesia.

Studies With Amantadine-DR/ER for Treatment of Dyskinesia

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 25th 2023

The expert neurology panel discusses clinical trial data of amantadine-DR/ER in treatment of dyskinesia and OFF episodes in Parkinson disease.

Amantadine Formulations in Treatment of Dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 25th 2023

Drs William G. Ondo and Rajesh Pahwa analyze the pharmacokinetics of different formulations of amantadine for treatment of dyskinesia in Parkinson disease.

Promising Disease-Modifying Therapies in Parkinson Disease

Katelynn Getchell;Gonul Ozay, MD;Brian Nagle, MD;Irma Zhang, MD;Luke Lovelace;Emma Waldon, RN;Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 19th 2023

Despite years of use of gold-standard therapy levodopa, therapeutic development in Parkinson disease has advanced rapidly and expanded to numerous novel pathways and targets.

Treatment of Dyskinesia in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 18th 2023

Drs Rajesh Pahwa, Daniels Kremens and Fernando Pagan provide an overview of current treatment options for treatment of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson’s Disease.

Challenges in Balancing Treatment of OFF Episodes and Dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 18th 2023

The expert panel highlights challenges in treatment of OFF episodes and dyskinesia together and long-term consequences of delaying treatment for dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson disease.

Diagnosis of Dyskinesia and Impact on Quality of Life of Patients With Parkinson Disease

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 11th 2023

The expert panel shares strategies for accurate clinical diagnosis of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson disease and discusses how dyskinesia may impact the quality of life.

Risk Factors for Dyskinesia in Patients With Parkinson Disease

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 11th 2023

The expert neurology panel examines risk factors for development of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson disease.

Pathophysiology of Dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 4th 2023

Drs William G. Ondo and Robert A. Hauser discuss the understanding of pathophysiology and clinical features of dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson disease.

Challenges With Parkinson Disease Treatments

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

April 4th 2023

Drs Rajesh Pahwa and Daniel E. Kremens discuss challenges with Parkinson disease treatment and management of motor fluctuations, dyskinesia and OFF episodes in patients.

Use of Parkinson Disease Treatments and Identification of OFF Episodes in Clinical Practice

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

March 28th 2023

The expert panel discusses advances in formulations of carbidopa/levodopa and identification of OFF and ON time in patients with Parkinson disease.

Treatment Options for Parkinson Disease

Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD;Rajesh Pahwa, MD;Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA;William Ondo, MD;Fernando L. Pagán, MD

March 28th 2023

Dr William G. Ondo provides an overview of available treatments and pharmacokinetic properties of different drugs for Parkinson Disease.

The Need for Education on Advanced Therapeutics for Movement Disorders: Fernando Pagan, MD; Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

Fernando L. Pagán, MD;Yasar Torres-Yaghi, MD

October 21st 2021

The duo from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital detailed the need for education on Parkinson disease and movement disorder therapies, and the CME activities they’ve developed with the PMD Alliance to address those needs. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]