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Joanne Speer wrote: > My immediate challenge is to find a competent physician. Neurologists do not > seem to identify themselves as Parkinson specialists. Can someone suggest what > is the best track to run on to find a physician? > > Thanks, [log in to unmask] Joanne, you're absolutely right -- a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders, especially PD, is the most important thing you can do in managing PD. Two of the largest PD foundations offer information and referrals, to help you locate a good neuro. National Parkinson Foundation -- 800-327-4545 NPF has several dozen "Centers of Excellence" around the U.S. and if you are near one of these, that would be ideal. Ask for some of their free brochures, these list the Centers of Excellence locations. Also, you can go to their website for free downloadable information: http://www.parkinson.org/ American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. -- 800-223-2732 also offers free booklets and can refer you to physicians who specialize in PD. their website is: http://www.apdaparkinson.com/ Best regards, Kathrynne -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" "Constipation and Parkinson's" -- audiocassette & guidebook "Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy for Parkinson's disease" & Risk Assessment Tools "Risk for malnutrition and bone fracture in Parkinson's disease," J Nutr Elderly. V18:3;1999. http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/