HDSA Center of Excellence at the University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center

Our Huntington's Disease (HD) Care clinic is designed to provide patients and families with well-rounded medical care in one visit. Emily Forbes, DO, MS serves as the director of the clinic. She and her team are committed to making sure you receive the best care possible. Our clinic was recognized by the HDSA for its multidisciplinary approach to care. The experts in HD care work together to help families plan the best HD care program throughout the course of the disease. 

To schedule an appointment, please call 720-848-2080.

If you are interested in speaking to our genetic counselor, Marrisa Lafreniere, please contact her by email.

Huntington's Disease Multidisciplinary Clinic

We encourage you to bring care partners and families with you. These visits focus on the well-being of you and your support team.

During our HD Clinic, many different specialists see you, your care partner, and family in one visit. At the University of Colorado Movement Disorders Center, these specialists include:

• Movement Disorders Neurologist
• Genetic Counselor
• Pharmacist
• Psychiatrist
• Spiritual Counselor
• Social Worker
• Registered Nurse
• Dietician
• Research Specialist

You remain in the same room during your whole visit. The specialists in the clinic work as a team to make sure all the patients' and care partners' needs are met. You see each specialist one at a time. At the end of your time together, each specialist will hand your chart and questionnaire to the next provider and discuss any relevant information with them. This method helps us make sure all your needs are met without the patient or care partner having to repeat themself to each specialist.

Are you interested in learning more about Huntington's Disease? Check out the videos from our 2024 Huntington's Disease Rocky Mountain Education Day.