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Cathrin M Buetefisch

Cathrin M Buetefisch, MD, PhD

4.9224 ratings

Movement Disorders Neurology

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Highlights

Languages

  • German
  • English

About Cathrin M Buetefisch

Emory Affiliation

Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

Professor

Director, Deep Brain Stimulation Clinic

Year Started Practicing

1999

About the Provider

Dr. Buetefisch obtained her Medical Degree from Free University of Berlin in Germany in 1991. She then followed with her Doctor of Philosophy degree (Habilitation, German equivalent to PhD), from the Department of Neurology at Heinrich-Heine University Düsseldorf in Germany in 2004.

Her postgraduate training included a residency in the Department of Neurological Rehabilitation at Free University of Berlin in Germany, Prof Karl-Heinz Mauritz, from 1991-1993. Her internship in the Department of Medicine at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, WV, Dr. Jeffrey Schultz, was achieved between 1993-1994. Shortly after, she completed a residency in the Department of Neurology at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV, Prof. Lud Gutmann, 1994-1997.

Dr. Buetefisch followed the next two years with a fellowship at the Human Motor Control Section, National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Bethesda, MD, Drs. Leonardo Cohen and Mark Hallett, 1997-1999. She then became a research fellow, Neurologic Therapeutic Center & Department of Neurology at Heinrich-Heine University in Duesseldorf, Germany, Profs. Ruediger Seitz and Volker Hoemberg, from 2000-2002.

Dr. Beutefisch received the Lise Meitner Habilitation Stipend, Heinrich-Heine University in Duesseldorf, Germany, Department of Neurology, Prof. Ruediger Seitz, in 2002-2004. This stipend is sponsored by the ministry of research, North Rhine Westfale, Germany. In a very competitive application process, a two-year salary support for highly qualified scientists is provided based on the quality of published and ongoing research.

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Neurology

Movement Disorder Society

Society of Neuroscience

American Society of Neurorehabilitation

American Heart Association

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Awards

Aspen Movement Disorders Review Course Scholarship, 1998

Society of Human Brain Mapping, Travel Award, 2001

German Society for Neurology, Poster Award, 2002

German Society for Neurological Rehabilitation, Poster Award, 2002

Lise-Meitner Stipend, 2002

Hannelore Kohl Award, Kuratorium ZNS, 2003. This is the most prestigious award for neurorehabilitation research in Germany.

Enhancing Rehabilitation Research in the South, Work Shop Award, 2005

Fellow of the American Society for Neurorehabilitation Award, 2017

Locations

  1. Emory Brain Health Center

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: National Institute of Health, Clinic Center, Neurophysiology, 1999
  • Residency: West Virginia Univ Hospitals, Neurology, 1997
  • Internship: Ohio Valley Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1994
  • Medical Education: Free University of Berlin, MD, 1992

Board Certifications

  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1998

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

224 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/6/2026

    I have already recommend to others

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    Excellent doctor, caring, patient and very knowledgeable!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    I had a great experience all the way around

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/27/2026

    She's the best !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Dr. B is a fantastic numerologist. She is always so positive and encouraging. She gave me a suggestion on how to take my medication late at night which made a huge improvement. She makes my 3 hour trip from Alabama worthwhile.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/14/2026

    Dr. Buetefisch does a great job navigating my feedback about things often difficult to describe. I never feel like a lab rat, but like a cared for patient whose quality of llfe she.works to optimize to the extent the DBS technology will allow.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/18/2026

    Every staff member was very nice. I don't know who trains the staff members there, but they are doing an excellent job. As I fight, the battle of Parkinson's, I look around me and my wife and I feel that we have the best team we could ever have. Keep up the good work.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2025

    Dr. Butenfisch was outstanding. She is very positive and encouraging. She takes the time to be thorough. I recommend her highly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/16/2025

    Great and thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/5/2025

    She was very helpful and knowledgeable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/14/2025

    Good experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    I was very pleased.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/30/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/28/2025

    Dr. Beutefisch is outstanding. Personable, thorough, professional. The best.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/20/2025

    Dr. Beuitifisch always asks me how my symptoms have been since last visit, doesn't hurry me and listens attentively. She does a thorough assessment of my symptoms and spends much time adjusting my DBS until she get good results.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr. B sand her assistant were both very helpful. , very thorough and very positive and encouraging. Emoruy I is the best!!p

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Very positive experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Dr.Buetefisch is one-of-a-kind. She would be difficult to replace! I always look forward to seeing her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/1/2025

    Dr. Butefisch was very thorough describing the next steps to be taken.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/29/2025

    I always enjoy my visits to Dr B and her array of guests participants. While at times I feel a little bit like a lab rat as they observe me during the process, I understand the importance of having people observe me as settings are tweaked. The fact that multiple people share their thoughts on my tremors as adjustments are made seems like a big positive, and I am able to learn a bit myself listening in on their discussions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    Dr.B was outstanding! She took plenty of time and was very thorough. She has a keen sense of humor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/10/2025

    Take personal interest In my total well being and treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr. Buetefisch spent at least 90 minutes with me. She fine-tuned my DBS settings by performing a thorough exam with each change. Included my husband in assessing changes. Such a different experience from UAB.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2025

    I also had a referral to UAB neurology and Emory was so much better in the exam, explanation of treatments and engagement.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/20/2025

    Dr B works hard to adjust specifically to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/23/2025

    It's a very complex system they've installed in my brain, and the doctor has done a great job of explaining what I need to know, and the implications of decisions we make in the operation of that system regarding my tremors.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2025

    Dr. Catherin Buetefisch is a very knowledgeable physician.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/17/2025

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2025

    I felt like I had the best of care and attention

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2025

    Dr. Buetefisch is very very thorough, helpfulShe Shows great concern and I believe she gives 100% and above to try and find the right outcome concerning my condition!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/3/2025

    Dr. Buetefisch is very professional and has a caring attitude.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2024

    Excellent as usual!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/15/2024

    GOOD

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/1/2024

    Very good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/14/2024

    Dr. Buetefisch is very thorough and empathetic.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/13/2024

    Dr. Bueterfisch explained in detail the complexity of my condition and the difficulties controlling it. I have the utmost confidence in her ability to make my life as bearable (not the correct word) as possible.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2024

    Beutifische is the BEST in all areas!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/12/2024

    Dr. Was very compassionate and conscientious in explaining disease and treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2024

    Dr Buetefisch was excellent and worked very patiently with me to make sure I understood what she was asking me to do and why my input was so important.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/8/2024

    I feel that Dr.Buetefisch has taken AWESOME care of me during my whole few years of working with my condition! She's been very helpful, caring and supportive of each and every step of trying to get the very best outcome concerning the disease that I am dealing with. I would DEFINITELY recommend her to anyone who has the same problem as myself!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2024

    Dr B is very thorough. Due to the Parkinson's, There are several different issues she needs to address during our meetings. She also gave a referral to ENT to provide her with additional information.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2024

    I like Dr. B a lot. She is very good about explaining the whys and wherefores of my DBS adjustments.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2024

    Dr. Beuitifisch spent almost 2 hours addressing all of my problems.