About
Dr. Nita Chen completed her undergraduate training at the University of California, San Diego before earning her medical degree from Albany Medical College. She trained in neurology at the University of California, Irvine and then pursued a fellowship in movement disorders at the University of Florida, Gainesville. The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified her upon completion of that training.
As Senior Partner and Chief of Neurology, Dr. Nita Chen directs Newport Neurology Associates, which she founded as a division of Newport Concierge Physicians in 2024. Her clinical focus covers Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia, Huntington's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, Lewy Body Dementia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and related movement disorders. She leads the Moving Together series for Parkinson's patients and families and regularly speaks at support groups, senior communities, and wellness gyms. She plans to expand Newport Neurology Associates into a multidisciplinary center for neurological care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of California, San Diego
Medical School
Albany Medical College
Residency
Neurology, University of California, Irvine
Fellowship
Movement Disorders, University of Florida, Gainesville
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Chen right for?
Dr. Chen is a strong fit for patients managing movement disorders such as Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, or Dystonia. Patients with Huntington's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, or Lewy Body Dementia will find her clinical focus directly relevant. Those exploring or currently using Deep Brain Stimulation benefit from her fellowship-level training in that area. Families navigating a loved one's neurological diagnosis also find support through her Moving Together series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Chen specializes in movement disorders. Her clinical focus includes Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia, Huntington's Disease, Tourette's Syndrome, Tardive Dyskinesia, Lewy Body Dementia, and Deep Brain Stimulation management.
Yes. The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified Dr. Chen. She completed her neurology residency at UC Irvine and her movement disorders fellowship at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
Dr. Chen completed her fellowship in movement disorders at the University of Florida, Gainesville. That subspecialty training directly shapes her current clinical focus on Parkinson's Disease and related conditions.
Newport Neurology Associates is a neurology division that Dr. Chen founded within Newport Concierge Physicians in 2024. She directs the division and plans to grow it into a multidisciplinary center for neurological care.
Yes. Dr. Chen leads the Moving Together series, a program designed for Parkinson's patients and their families. She also speaks regularly at support groups, senior communities, and wellness gyms.
Dr. Chen typically sees adults living with movement disorders. Her patients often have Parkinson's Disease, tremor conditions, or complex neurological diagnoses that benefit from subspecialty expertise in movement disorders.
Dr. Chen earned her undergraduate degree at the University of California, San Diego and her medical degree from Albany Medical College. She completed her neurology residency at UC Irvine and her fellowship at the University of Florida, Gainesville.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026