Tourette Syndrome Clinic
The Tourette Syndrome Clinic at Vanderbilt cares for children and adults with this neurodevelopmental disorder. Our expert care team will create a treatment plan for your child's unique needs. We focus on helping your family manage symptoms through medication or behavioral therapies.
Tourette Syndrome Clinic Appointments
Call to make an appointment for:
- Children under 18:
(615) 936-5536 - Adults:
(615) 936-0060
Conditions We Treat
- Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder
- Provisional tic disorder
Meet Your Care Team
Why Choose the Tourette Syndrome Clinic at Vanderbilt
- Comprehensive care
Our team features movement disorder specialists and an occupational therapist certified in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT). During a visit, we review notes and test results, discuss current symptoms and conduct a complete neurologic exam to develop a personalized treatment plan. We use established medication and non-medication options for managing Tourette syndrome symptoms.
- Seamless care
Our pediatric experts at Children’s Hospital and adult care providers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center work together to provide seamless care as patients transition through life’s phases.
- Coordinated care
For patients also struggling with mental health conditions, we coordinate with Vanderbilt’s psychiatry team to ensure comprehensive care.
- Expert consultations
We offer consultations and welcome referrals from patients, families and outside providers.
- Clinical trials
As part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new approaches being tested in clinical trials. Find a clinical trial.