Dr. Tarolli graduated from Syracuse University in 2007 and received his MD from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in 2012. He completed his internship in internal medicine and residency in neurology at the University of Rochester Medical Center and graduated in 2016. Dr. Tarolli completed a fellowship in movement disorders and experimental therapeutics of neurological disease in 2018. He joined the faculty in 2018 and specializes in the care of individuals with Parkinson disease, atypical parkinsonian syndromes, and Huntington disease.

Beyond clinical work, Dr. Tarolli is a neurological educator and obtained a Masters of Science in Health Professions Education from the Warner School at the University of Rochester. He is the Director of the Mind, Brain, Behavior neuroscience course at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and Associate Program Director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program. He is also involved in clinical research focusing on novel technologies, practice-based research, and palliative care in individuals with Parkinson disease and other movement disorders.

Certified Specialties

Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Neurology, Movement Disorders (SMD)

Associate Professor - Center for Health and Technology - Joint

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Movement Disorders, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2016 - 2018

Residency, Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2012 - 2016

Education

MD | University of Rochester. 2019

MD | SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University - College of Medicine. 2012

Awards

Herbert W. Mapstone Prize for Excellence in Second Year Teaching.

American Academy of Neurology Emerging Leaders Program.

Publications

Journal Articles

A real-world study of wearable sensors in Parkinson's disease.

Adams JL, Dinesh K, Snyder CW, Xiong M, Tarolli CG, Sharma S, Dorsey ER, Sharma G

NPJ Parkinson's disease.. 2021 November 297 (1):106. Epub 11/29/2021.

Design of a virtual longitudinal observational study in Parkinson's disease (AT-HOME PD).

Schneider RB, Omberg L, Macklin EA, Daeschler M, Bataille L, Anthwal S, Myers TL, Baloga E, Duquette S, Snyder P, Amodeo K, Tarolli CG, Adams JL, Callahan KF, Gottesman J, Kopil CM, Lungu C, Ascherio A, Beck JC, Biglan K, Espay AJ, Tanner C, Oakes D, Shoulson I, Novak D, Kayson E, Ray Dorsey E, Mangravite L, Schwarzschild MA, Simuni T,

Annals of clinical and translational neurology.. 2021 February 8 (2):308-320. Epub 12/22/2020.

Palliative Care in Movement Disorders: an Evolving Field.

Macchi ZA, Tarolli CG, Kluger BM

Current neurology and neuroscience reports.. 2021 January 2821 (3):5. Epub 01/28/2021.

GEORGE®: A Pilot Study of a Smartphone Application for Huntington's Disease.

Waddell EM, Dinesh K, Spear KL, Elson MJ, Wagner E, Curtis MJ, Mitten DJ, Tarolli CG, Sharma G, Ray Dorsey E, Adams JL

Journal of Huntington's disease.. 2021 10 (2):293-301. Epub 1900 01 01.

A trial of buspirone for anxiety in Parkinson's disease: Safety and tolerability.

Schneider RB, Auinger P, Tarolli CG, Iourinets J, Gil-Díaz MC, Richard IH

Parkinsonism & related disorders.. 2020 December 81 :69-74. Epub 10/13/2020.

Isradipine Versus Placebo in Early Parkinson Disease: A Randomized Trial.

Annals of internal medicine.. 2020 May 5172 (9):591-598. Epub 03/31/2020.

Author response: Symptom burden among individuals with Parkinson disease: A national survey.

Tarolli CG

Neurology. Clinical practice.. 2020 April 10 (2):90. Epub 1900 01 01.

Palliative care and Parkinson's disease: outpatient needs and models of care over the disease trajectory.

Tarolli CG, Holloway RG

Annals of palliative medicine.. 2020 February 9 (Suppl 1):S44-S51. Epub 12/13/2019.

Quality measures in Parkinson disease: What do the outcomes show?

Tarolli CG, Barbano R

Neurology. Clinical practice.. 2020 February 10 (1):5-6. Epub 10/30/2019.

Video research visits for atypical parkinsonian syndromes among Fox Trial Finder participants.

Tarolli CG, Zimmerman GA, Goldenthal S, Feldman B, Berk S, Siddiqi B, Kopil CM, Chowdhury S, Biglan KM, Dorsey ER, Adams JL

Neurology. Clinical practice.. 2020 February 10 (1):7-14. Epub 1900 01 01.

Symptom burden among individuals with Parkinson disease: A national survey.

Tarolli CG, Zimmerman GA, Auinger P, McIntosh S, Horowitz RK, Kluger BM, Dorsey ER, Holloway RG

Neurology. Clinical practice.. 2020 February 10 (1):65-72. Epub 11/18/2019.

A Longitudinal Wearable Sensor Study in Huntington's Disease.

Dinesh K, Snyder CW, Xiong M, Tarolli CG, Sharma S, Dorsey ER, Sharma G, Adams JL

Journal of Huntington's disease.. 2020 9 (1):69-81. Epub 1900 01 01.

Deep Phenotyping of Parkinson's Disease.

Dorsey ER, Omberg L, Waddell E, Adams JL, Adams R, Ali MR, Amodeo K, Arky A, Augustine EF, Dinesh K, Hoque ME, Glidden AM, Jensen-Roberts S, Kabelac Z, Katabi D, Kieburtz K, Kinel DR, Little MA, Lizarraga KJ, Myers T, Riggare S, Rosero SZ, Saria S, Schifitto G, Schneider RB, Sharma G, Shoulson I, Stevenson EA, Tarolli CG, Luo J, McDermott MP

Journal of Parkinson's disease.. 2020 10 (3):855-873. Epub 1900 01 01.

Remote Administration of the MDS-UPDRS in the Time of COVID-19 and Beyond.

Schneider RB, Myers TL, Tarolli CG, Amodeo K, Adams JL, Jensen-Roberts S, Dorsey ER

Journal of Parkinson's disease.. 2020 10 (4):1379-1382. Epub 1900 01 01.

Feasibility, Reliability, and Value of Remote Video-Based Trial Visits in Parkinson's Disease.

Tarolli CG, Andrzejewski K, Zimmerman GA, Bull M, Goldenthal S, Auinger P, O'Brien M, Dorsey ER, Biglan K, Simuni T

Journal of Parkinson's disease.. 2020 10 (4):1779-1786. Epub 1900 01 01.

Palliative care and advance care planning in Parkinson disease.

Tuck KK, Tarolli CG

Neurology.. 2019 May 2892 (22):1039-1040. Epub 04/26/2019.

Passive Monitoring at Home: A Pilot Study in Parkinson Disease.

Kabelac Z, Tarolli CG, Snyder C, Feldman B, Glidden A, Hsu CY, Hristov R, Dorsey ER, Katabi D

Digital biomarkers.. 2019 3 (1):22-30. Epub 04/30/2019.

Managing Neurophobia: How Can We Meet the Current and Future Needs of Our Students?

Tarolli CG, Józefowicz RF

Seminars in neurology.. 2018 August 38 (4):407-412. Epub 08/20/2018.

Using Smartphones and Machine Learning to Quantify Parkinson Disease Severity: The Mobile Parkinson Disease Score.

Zhan A, Mohan S, Tarolli C, Schneider RB, Adams JL, Sharma S, Elson MJ, Spear KL, Glidden AM, Little MA, Terzis A, Dorsey ER, Saria S

JAMA neurology.. 2018 July 175 (7):876-880. Epub 1900 01 01.

Multiple wearable sensors in Parkinson and Huntington disease individuals: a pilot study in clinic and at home

Adams JL, Dinesh K, Xiong M, Tarolli CG, Sharma S, Sheth N, Aranyosi AJ, Zhu W, Goldenthal S, Biglan KM, Dorsey ER, Sharma G.

Digital Biomarkers. 2017; 1: 52-63.

Palliative Care in Huntington Disease: Personal Reflections and a Review of the Literature.

Tarolli CG, Chesire AM, Biglan KM

Tremor and other hyperkinetic movements.. 2017 7 :454. Epub 04/11/2017.

Next Generation House Call.

Adams JL, Tarolli CG, Dorsey ER

Cerebrum : the Dana forum on brain science.. 2017 2017 Epub 01/01/2017.

Multiple Wearable Sensors in Parkinson and Huntington Disease Individuals: A Pilot Study in Clinic and at Home.

Adams JL, Dinesh K, Xiong M, Tarolli CG, Sharma S, Sheth N, Aranyosi AJ, Zhu W, Goldenthal S, Biglan KM, Dorsey ER, Sharma G

Digital biomarkers.. 2017 1 (1):52-63. Epub 08/17/2017.

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.9

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

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4.9

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4.9

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4.9

Patient Comments

Dr Tarolli is the best! He is very thorough Explains in a way that is easy to understand. He listens and does not rush. A very caring and compassionate doctor.

Sep 02, 2024

Dr wasexcelent

Aug 04, 2024

Dr. Tarolli did a thorough examination, he Listened to what I had to say. He asked questions about my health when we were all done. Reiterated my concerns possible options for me for treatment. I am very lucky to have him as my movement specialist

May 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Tarolli was wonderful! He talked & asked questions & listened to get a really good understanding of my problems. I feel more confident about the future than I have in years.

May 01, 2024

Dr Tarolli is very kind and professional

Mar 30, 2024

5.0

He is very personable, empathetic, knowledgeable and I consider as the best doctor for me.

Feb 13, 2024

Excellent provider and the staff that supports this program are very helpful

Jan 10, 2023

5.0

Very good experience.

Nov 28, 2022

I cannot tell you how pleased I am with the care from Dr. Tarolli, the University of Rochester Madison, and the front office

Nov 11, 2022

4.6

Dr. Tarolli is very personable, listens, involves in decisions, answers questions. Highly recommended.

Oct 27, 2022

2.5

I have a hearing problem. He seemed annoyed to repeat himself.

Sep 19, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tarolli is excellent in that he is very professional and caring. He includes us in all decisions that are made for Jim's care.

Sep 09, 2022

Dr. Tarolli went above and beyond to make sure he understood the various cognitive matters I was experiencing, and clearly and fully explained the likely causes and implications after conducting a thorough cognitive examination specifically focused on my concerns. His work on my behalf was exemplary.

Aug 26, 2022

5.0

I thought it was a very good experience, but after I got home, I realized that either I hadn't asked or the doctor hadn't answered some of my questions.

Aug 09, 2022

Dr. Tarolli is a calm and excellent provider who listens carefully to what I say. He is caring and careful to be sure you understand the rationale behind additional treatment. He also always mentions to contact him if other concerns come up and never ends a meeting without asking Is there anything else you want to discuss .

Aug 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Tarolli is the best!

Aug 01, 2022

5.0

Professional & compassionate

Aug 01, 2022

Dr. Tarolli is great. Very understanding, patient and I respect him to the extreme.

Jun 10, 2022

5.0

We highly regard Dr. Tarolli.

May 18, 2022

5.0

He is well educated and knowledgeable. [...]

Mar 07, 2022