Autonomic Dysfunction
Disorders of the autonomic nervous system can lead to unstable blood pressure and other problems. Vanderbilt Health is among the few centers focused on care, research and training in this area. We bring together a team of experts to provide the care that’s right for you.
Conditions We Treat
- Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
- Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency
- Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension (nOH)
- Norepinephrine Transporter Deficiency
Meet Your Care Team
Huck MuldowneyIII, MD
- Autonomic Diseases, Cardiac Imaging, Cardiovascular Medicine, General Cardiology, Syncope /Fainting, Transesophageal Echo
Why Choose Autonomic Dysfunction at Vanderbilt
- Skilled clinicians
We’re specially trained to diagnose and treat these complex conditions. As leading experts, we help develop national guidelines for patient care.
- Knowledge and experience
Doctors across the nation rely on Vanderbilt Health to care for their patients with autonomic disorders. Our experience means expert care for you. We offer evaluation and testing that many centers don’t.
- Team approach
We see patients in the Vanderbilt Heart Clinic at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks. We work across cardiology, neurology and other specialties to provide care to meet your unique needs. With your consent, we’ll give your primary care provider the information needed to inform your care and to complete any FMLA or disability paperwork for you.
- Specialty pharmacy
Our pharmacists make sure you have the right medications and know how to take them. They can guide you on lab monitoring and financial assistance, if needed.
- Advanced care
As part of the region’s leading academic health system, we’re leaders in solving the most complex problems. That prepares us to solve any problem. You can rest assured you’ll receive the latest care available.
- Clinical trials
We offer some of the most promising approaches being tested in patient studies called clinical trials. Participation is always your choice. We’ll give you all the information you need to make your best decision. Find a clinical trial.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Paraneoplastic antibody panel
- Tilt-table test








