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I'd have to concur with Don Berns' comments regarding Dr. Robert Iacono's medical and surgical ability. While Dr. Iacono didn't perform MY unilateral pallidotomy, he assisted Stanford's Dr. Gary Heit who did my very successful surgery over 6 years ago. In my opinion, in the 25+ years I've had PD, Dr Iacono has been a glowing light amongst the many neurosurgeons and/or neurologists I've seen, both as a patient and as a PD support group moderator. And believe me. I know he's not perfect and HE knows he's not perfect, but darn, he sure TRIES to be when he's seeing or treating a patient! And THAT'S more than I can say about alotta other MDs! Barb Mallut [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Parkinson's Disease Foundation <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Friday, December 17, 1999 9:45 AM Subject: Re: Response to : Parkinson's Disease Foundation <[log in to unmask]> >----- Original Message ----- >From: Don Berns <[log in to unmask]> >To: <[log in to unmask]> >Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 8:21 PM >Subject: Response to : Parkinson's Disease Foundation <[log in to unmask]> > > >> You wrote: >> >I'm sorry but Dr. Iacono is a neurosurgeon not a neurologist. A >> >neurosurgeon cuts while a neurologist diagnoses and prescribes >treatment. >> >> You're right Dr. Iacono is a neurosurgeon but he is a neurosurgeon who >> understands Parkinson's Disease as well as any neurologist I have ever >> encountered in my 19 years of dealing with PD since my diagnosis. The >fact >> that Dr. Iacono has the capability of providing a surgical solution >> certainly does not disqualify him from prescribing treatment. Granted >this >> is not the modus operandi for most neurosurgeons, but then Dr. Iacono is a >> very special doctor who has dedicated himself to effectively treating >> persons with PD. And I believe there is none better, hence my >> recommendation to Michael. >> >> All you have to do is look at results. I daresay no one comes close to >> achieving the results of Dr. Iacono either through prescribing medicines >or >> performing over 1700 pallidotomies and thalamotomies. >> >> Most neurosurgeons cut but Dr. Iacono cares and prescribes before he >> cuts. But when he cuts he cuts out the symptoms of PD. >> >> I just wanted to answer Michael's question as I would want it answered if >I >> asked the question and there was somebody who knew what I know to be true. >> >> Thanks for giving me the opportunity to clarify. Thanks for the good work >> that PDF has done, is doing and will continue but please don't dismiss so >> easily one of our most effective advocates for treating PD. >> >> Don (bi-lateral pallidotomy) Berns >> >> For more info log on to www.pallidotomy.com >>