The first place we went to find a cure.
In 2008 we designated the University of Florida’s Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases as our first Center of Excellence. Today it is one of the country’s leading homes for comprehensive dystonia care and research.
One foundation, one institution, one mission: end dystonia.
When Tyler was diagnosed in 2007, there was no dedicated home for dystonia care. A year later, Tyler’s Hope chose the University of Florida — and the partnership has powered research, clinical breakthroughs, and a true patient-centered home ever since.
UF Health’s Norman Fixel Institute brings together more than 15 disciplines under one roof. Patients see neurologists, surgeons, therapists, and researchers in a single coordinated visit — what the Institute calls “concierge care” for dystonia.
“To provide the highest level of medical and surgical care to patients with dystonia, and to perform research that leads to better treatments — and ultimately, a cure.”
— The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, in partnership with Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure.
Every specialist a dystonia patient could need — in one visit.
No more shuttling between offices, repeating your story to a dozen different teams, or waiting weeks between appointments. The Fixel Institute coordinates everything in a single, interdisciplinary visit.
Medical specialists
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Health and Psychology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Therapies
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech & Swallowing Therapy
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
Research partners
- McKnight Brain Institute
- Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease
- Neuroscience & Biomedical Engineering
- Epidemiology and Health Policy Research
- Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
Support services
- Social Work
- Nutrition
- Patient navigation & scheduling
- Active research-study participation
A first visit, simplified.
From the first phone call to your first appointment, the Fixel Institute team handles the logistics so you can focus on getting well.
Get a referral.
Ask your family doctor, internist, or neurologist to fax a referral to the Dystonia Scheduling Team at 352-627-4295. Include the last 3–5 clinic notes and a copy of your insurance card.
Call or request online.
Call the Scheduling Team at 352-294-5400 or use the UF Health appointment form. They’ll confirm what records they still need.
One visit, every specialist.
On the day of your appointment you’ll see the team members relevant to your care — neurology, surgery, therapy, psychology, nutrition — without travelling between buildings.
Ready to schedule?
The Fixel Institute is accepting new dystonia patients. Reach the Scheduling Team directly using any of the methods at right. They’ll guide you through referral, documentation, and your first visit.
UF Health appointment info ↗Tyler’s Hope funds the research that happens here.
The Fixel Institute treats patients today. Your gift funds the trials, the clinicians, and the lab work that will end dystonia for the next generation.