Dr Katie Yin

Dr Katie Yin is a general neurologist with a particular interest and expertise in Movement Disorders. Fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and Shanghainese, Dr Yin is committed to providing excellent care to a diverse patient population. She obtained her Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees with Honours from the University of Sydney.

Dr Yin completed her physician's training at Concord Hospital and went on to pursue further specialization in neurology. During her training, she completed a highly regarded Movement Disorders fellowship at Westmead Hospital, where she gained extensive clinical and research experience in various movement disorders, including Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Dystonia, Gait disorders, Tremor syndromes, and Botulinum toxin injections.

As a neurologist, Dr Yin provides comprehensive and compassionate care to patients with a range of neurological conditions. She has a particular interest in Parkinson's Disease and is skilled in managing advanced therapies such as Duodopa (levodopa intestinal gel infusion) and Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. She also has expertise in the use of Botulinum toxin injections (Botox) for the treatment of various conditions, including cervical dystonia/spasmodic torticollis, chronic headaches/migraines, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), blepharospasm (eye twitching), hemifacial spasm (face twitching), and post-stroke spasticity.

In addition to her specialization in Movement Disorders, Dr Yin has broad experience in managing other neurological conditions such as strokes, seizure disorders/epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, vertigo/dizziness, migraines/headaches, and general neurological disorders.

Dr Yin is dedicated to staying up to date with the latest advancements in her field and providing evidence-based care to her patients. She believes in building strong doctor-patient relationships and values open communication to ensure that her patients have a clear understanding of their condition and treatment options.

With her expertise and commitment to excellence, Dr Katie Yin offers comprehensive neurology care to her patients, aiming to improve their quality of life and empower them to live healthier and happier lives.