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Thomas Wichmann

Thomas Wichmann, MD

4.8169 ratings

Movement Disorders Neurology

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Highlights

Languages

  • English
  • German

About Thomas Wichmann

Emory Affiliation

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

Academic Title

Professor

Year Started Practicing

1996

About the Provider

Dr. Wichmann completed his medical training in Germany, at the Universities of Münster and Freiburg, graduating in 1984 with a medical degree from the University of Freiburg. He received postdoctoral training in Pharmacology at the University of Freiburg, as well as training in in vivo primate electrophysiology in the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins University. In the early 1990s, Dr. Wichmann completed residency training in Neurology at Emory University, and became a faculty member in the movement disorder division in Emory’s Department of Neurology in 1996, specializing in Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease. He is currently the A. Worley Brown Professor of Neurology and Associate Director of the movement disorder division at Emory. Dr. Wichmann is part of the deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery team at Emory, providing intraoperative electrophysiologic expertise, as well as pre- and postoperative assessments of patients.

Dr. Wichmann’s research focuses on brain activity changes that are associated with Parkinson’s disease, and the effects of DBS on brain networks, with the goal of developing more effective and safer interventions to help those with Parkinsonism or involuntary movements. His work has been continuously NIH funded since 1996, and has been published in high-impact journals, including Science, the Journal of Neurophysiology and the Journal of Neuroscience. Dr. Wichmann also serves as PI and project PI of Emory’s NINDS-funded Udall Center, helping to coordinate collaborations in Parkinson’s disease research within Emory and between Emory and other institutions.

Professional Memberships

Movement Disorders Society

American Academy of Neurology

American Neurological Association

International Basal Ganglia Society

Society for Neuroscience

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.

Locations

  1. Emory Brain Health Center

Expertise

Education

  • Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Neurology, 1996
  • Internship: Emory University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1993
  • Medical Education: University of Freiberg-GER, MD, 1984
  • Medical Education: University of Freiberg-GER, 1984

Board Certifications

  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 1997

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

169 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 4/20/2026

    Dr. Wichmann has an excellent bedside manner both in-person and online.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/28/2026

    Dr. Wichmann was very thorough, listened well, and was very good at explaining and suggesting a good plan

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

    Very good experience. Thank you.

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

    He is the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/6/2026

    Thorough, patient, bright, yrustworthy, etc.!5*

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    So very lucky to have Dr. Whitman. He knows my problem, exactly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/9/2026

    Excellent PA (fellow)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    I feel extremely fortunate to have Dr. Wichmann and his team as my care providers. He is so patient and kind and.listens to all my questions and worries! I trust him to keep me in the loop about my condition. He never rushes the appt and offers more than one solution to my situations. I'm probably not his favorite patient, as I tend to be a bit of a rebellious senior Citizen and not good with change. But he is always kind and thorough and patient with me and my questions!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/17/2026

    Dr. Thomas Wichmann is my doctor. He is the best of the best . He NEVER acts like he is in a hurry and really listens to my concerns. He responds to my questions on "my chart" in a very timely manner. I'm so glad he's my doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    So thankful for Emory and their doctors and nurses.

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

    Dr. WICHMANN is an excellent doctor and I would recommend anyone to use him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/25/2025

    He listened keenly, and actually wrote his notes on paper instead of filling out a form on a computer, or using AI to compile his notes

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    He was superb. Took his time and collected a full history. He listened and clearly cared.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/24/2025

    Dr. Wichmann is excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/19/2025

    The visit was very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/13/2025

    Dr Wichmann is a great communicator and patient to help me understand the issues

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    Overall great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/6/2025

    Dr Wichmann was patient and answered all my questions

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/27/2025

    Dr. Wichmann was excellent and spent a good amount of time with me discussing my issues and answering my questions and thinking about next steps.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/25/2025

    Excellent experience.

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

    Dr. Wichmann is such a compassionate care provider. He considers the global variables which could impact/influence symptoms/outcomes. He is also very good at considering the ramifications of managing a progressive disease and the impact on the family.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/13/2025

    Very caring, informative and supporting

    1 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/12/2025

    Terrible bedside manner! All about taking numbers!

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

    Dr Wichman talks with patients at their level of understanding, and does not talk down to them as many doctors do. He also takes enough time to listen to their questions and concerns. Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/25/2025

    The PA and dr wickhunn we're very knowledgeable and explained the testing that would be done and answered all question with patience and as much clarity as possible

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/24/2025

    All excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/18/2025

    Everyone are nice and professional thanks

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

    A great experience. The doctor was very knowledgeable and provided excellent information and answered all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2024

    All questions asked by the group were answered with detail statements by Dr. Wichmann.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2024

    Emory lived up to its reputation.Dr. Wichmann dialog was most informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2024

    I think my dr is THE BEST!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2024

    The majority of time spent during this visit was with Dr. Petko, who is Dr. Wichmann's fellow. They both were very thorough and offered clear explanations of what was going on with me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/9/2024

    Good visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/19/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/3/2024

    Very good exam - not same ol' thing