Sudeshna C Bose
- Assistant Professor, Neurology - (Clinical Scholar Track)
- Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice-Science
- Associate Clinical Professor, Neurology - (Clinical Series Track)
- Clinical Associate Professor, (Clinical Series Track)
Contact
Biography
Sudeshna C Bose, MD is a practicing Neurologist in Tucson, Az. Dr.Bose graduated from Calcutta University, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and has been in practice for 30 years. Dr.Bose also specializes in movement disorder. She currently practices at Banner University Medical Tucson and is affiliated with Tucson Children's clinic for Rehabilitative Services. Dr.Bose accepts and is contracted with most insurance plans.
Degrees
- M.B.B.S.
- Calcutta University, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College, India
Work Experience
- N.R.S Medical College Hospital, Calcutta Univeristy (1988 - 1989)
- NRS Medical college Hospital, Calcutta University (1987 - 1988)
Licensure & Certification
- Pharmacy Practice & Science Joint Appointment (2013)
- Arizona Medical License (2000)
- Board Certified in Neurology (2003)
- M.B.B.S., Calcutta University, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College (1990)
Interests
Research
Treatment of parkinson's disease & movement.
Teaching
She teaches Parkinson's - Movement disorder. Medical Students, Neurology Residents, Psychiatry Resident and Pharmacy Residents.
Courses
2025-26 Courses
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Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Fall 2025)
2024-25 Courses
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Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Fall 2023)
2022-23 Courses
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Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Fall 2022)
2021-22 Courses
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Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Fall 2021)
2020-21 Courses
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Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Spring 2021) -
Neurology Clerkship Clinical
NEUR 813C2 (Spring 2021) -
Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Fall 2020)
2019-20 Courses
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Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Fall 2019)
2018-19 Courses
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Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Fall 2018)
2017-18 Courses
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Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Fall 2017)
2016-17 Courses
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Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Spring 2017) -
Neurology Gen. Inpatient Svc.
NEUR 850A (Spring 2017) -
Pediatric Neurology
NEUR 850G (Spring 2017) -
Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Fall 2016)
2015-16 Courses
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Neuro+Rehab Med Clerkshp
NEUR 813C (Spring 2016)
Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Bose, S., Frankl, J. A., & Kuo, P. H. (2018). False-Positive Findings on Dopamine Transporter SPECT Due to Therapeutic Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine.. Journal of nuclear medicine technology, 46(2), 149-150. doi:10.2967/jnmt.117.201558More infoDopamine transporter SPECT is an accurate adjunct to clinical evaluation for Parkinson disease when the diagnosis is difficult. Dopaminergic medications may significantly affect dopamine transporter availability and, thus, uptake of dopamine transporter tracers. A patient had a false-positive dopamine transporter SPECT result while she was taking dextroamphetamine and amphetamine for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The SPECT findings normalized after amphetamine therapy was withheld. An accurate medication history combined with knowledge of drugs that interfere with dopamine transporter imaging is critical to ensure accuracy.
