Dr. Timothy Louie, M.D. joined the Swift Institute Neurology team in 2023. Originally from Southern California, Dr. Louie relocated to the Reno - Tahoe area in 1997 after completing a fellowship in neuromuscular diseases at the University of Utah. Before that, he completed his BA with a combined biology and chemistry major at Point Loma Nazarene College in San Diego in 1988. Dr. Louie earned his MD at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1992.
Dr. Timothy Louie, M.D. joined the Swift Institute Neurology team in 2023. Originally from Southern California, Dr. Louie relocated to the Reno - Tahoe area in 1997 after completing a fellowship in neuromuscular diseases at the University of Utah. Before that, he completed his BA with a combined biology and chemistry major at Point Loma Nazarene College in San Diego in 1988. Dr. Louie earned his MD at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1992.
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Very kind, professional & empathetic
(2 days ago)
Feb-2026
He took his time to ask questions, he took notes and he read the notes of symptoms and experiences I was having that I had on my phone that I wanted him to be aware of.
(4 days ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent doctor! Really likes what he does, and is very personable.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Clinic wait time is pretty long, perhaps the ancillary services can see the patient while we wait for DrLouie
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Louie has been an exceptional doctor for my injury. It’s obvious he TRULY cares about his patients. I feel so fortunate that Dr Louie is my treating neurologist!!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
I appreciate the care with which he asked the questions and planned what’s ahead for me.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Great meeting. Everything was well explained.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent neurologist. Takes time with his patients, answers questions to my satisfaction, and really explains things quite well.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Good control of pain mgt, on Lyrica, Not wanting to go on stronger drugs, physical therapy assistance. Communication and care greatly appreciated.
(2 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Louie listens to you, is empathetic and helps to take an approach that will help with your health.
Dr. Timothy Louie, M.D. joined the Swift Institute Neurology team in 2023. Originally from Southern California, Dr. Louie relocated to the Reno - Tahoe area in 1997 after completing a fellowship in neuromuscular diseases at the University of Utah. Before that, he completed his BA with a combined biology and chemistry major at Point Loma Nazarene College in San Diego in 1988. Dr. Louie earned his MD at Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1992. He completed his internship at Loma Linda University Medical Center in 1993 before finishing his residency training at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, CA.
Dr. Louie practiced general neurology privately for 18 years before joining a Reno-based medical group in 2015. He has a special interest in neuromuscular diseases such as neuropathies, myopathies, motor neuron diseases, and myasthenia gravis. He has served as medical director of Northern Nevada’s only Muscular Dystrophy Association clinic. Dr. Louie works in cooperation with the ALS Association Nevada Chapter, operating a multidisciplinary ALS clinic in Reno.
When he is not in the office, you may find Dr. Louie cooking, hiking, biking, playing tennis, or rarely on the golf course. He's also an avid Nevada Wolfpack and West Virginia Mountaineers football and basketball fan
Very kind, professional & empathetic
He took his time to ask questions, he took notes and he read the notes of symptoms and experiences I was having that I had on my phone that I wanted him to be aware of.
Excellent doctor! Really likes what he does, and is very personable.
Clinic wait time is pretty long, perhaps the ancillary services can see the patient while we wait for DrLouie
Dr Louie has been an exceptional doctor for my injury. It’s obvious he TRULY cares about his patients. I feel so fortunate that Dr Louie is my treating neurologist!!
I appreciate the care with which he asked the questions and planned what’s ahead for me.
Great meeting. Everything was well explained.
Excellent neurologist. Takes time with his patients, answers questions to my satisfaction, and really explains things quite well.
Good control of pain mgt, on Lyrica, Not wanting to go on stronger drugs, physical therapy assistance. Communication and care greatly appreciated.
Dr Louie listens to you, is empathetic and helps to take an approach that will help with your health.