Lourdes R. Lago Gonzalez, MD
Lourdes R. Lago Gonzalez, MD, is a highly accomplished neurologist, ABPN Board Certified in Adult Neurology, with a subspecialty in movement disorders. Currently practicing at Lacus Neuro, PLLC, since November 2022, she provides comprehensive neurological care with a focus on movement disorders, including medical management and Botox treatments. Since April 2023, she has also been diagnosing and managing concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries at Focus Brain Therapy, utilizing CNS Circuit Training to harness the brain’s potential for creating new neural pathways and repairing injury-related damage.
Dr. Lago Gonzalez's extensive experience includes her tenure at Santos Medical Centers from May 2022 to July 2023, where she treated patients with a variety of neurological conditions, such as dementia and neuropathies. At CareMax, where she has been practicing since September 2021, she continues to provide specialized care for conditions like Parkinson's Disease and chronic headaches. Her significant contributions at Tenet Florida Physician Services in Miami, from June 2015 to September 2021, include the establishment of a Botulinum toxin clinic to treat migraines, dystonia, hemifacial spasms, and spasticity.
Dr. Lago Gonzalez completed a prestigious fellowship in Movement Disorders at the University of Miami Health System in 2014, where she trained under the guidance of renowned specialists, developed expertise in the use of Botulinum toxins, and honed her skills in DBS programming for Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and Essential Tremor. Her residency at MCLNO-LSUHSC in New Orleans further solidified her extensive knowledge in neurology, serving as Chief Resident and gaining exposure to various subspecialties.
Dr. Lago Gonzalez's academic background includes a medical degree from Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine and a B.S. in Art and Design from Texas Christian University. She has presented her research at numerous conferences, including the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society Annual Meeting. Additionally, she is a member of several professional organizations, such as the American Academy of Neurology and the Movement Disorder Society, and is fluent in both English and Spanish. Her dedication to patient care, coupled with her extensive training and professional experience, make her a distinguished expert in her field.