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Though I have had tremendous positive feedback and supportive replies from many individuals concerning our Quest for a Cure, it is amazing to me the response from the medical community itself! Being the optimist that I am, I expected the news of Dr. Garg to be professionally evaluated and have some modicum of respect and encouragement, at least serious inquiry into the postive and beneficial things he has done. Rather, the doctors are the first to try to question the credibility of a doctor that has been in this country 32 years (as an American citizen) practicing and researching in such a manner as to have discovered facts and pursued ideas that have gone a positive direction to provide real answers to application of research to human beings. He has done the mice and the monkey research himself (others continue to do "fund raising" and keep pushing the promised "cure" back farther - 5-10yr projections now!) and he has already moved on to making a difference in at least a few people's lives. From what I know of his background, he at least has done "no harm" and takes human suffering personally and seriously. He has no ambitions for "fame and fortune" and is focused on doing what he feels he is best able to do - contribute to medicine in a meaningful way. Judd and I know that fact about him just from our specific dealings with him the past 4 months. We have not found such to be the case with many "notorious" doctors we have struggled to find relief through for sometimes years! (If he was a "fortune seeker", he would be clammering to get on Oprah's stage or somewhere in the news - he's not, though I'd love for M.J.Fox or someone with real public impact to open his story to this country). The questions about "credibility" (board certification etc.) are fine and will be addressed in the proper time and place, but not as a result of an "interrogation" of suspicion on an internet information list. Dr. Garg deserves more professional courtesy and to be given more dignity than what I have seen so far, from all the medical community I've approached about his story. Where is the professional interest and focus on the fact that he might just be onto significant answers pertaining to severe illnesses and conditions and methods of performing successful neurosurgical procedures? Has anyone seen anything he has done or published himself that states that he knows THE answer or all the answers? No. Why do the people who offer new and creative anything (sometimes not recognized for many years)get persecuted and criticized quickly, with any admission of truth begrudgingly given only if forced to by the facts "in the end"? Legitimate caution is one thing - but lack of will to work together toward the good and the truth is another. Where is the positives to balance out this negativism that keeps coming? I have my suspicions it comes from the dominence of egocentrics, greed, jealousy,prejudice and humans lack of Godly perspective that pervades this world. So it will take individuals to make a difference....and I will continue to try to do my part. Dr. Garg also welcomes the truth to come to light...for he knows who he is and what he has done...and all the cynicism, skepticism, and political agendas will not change that...I only hope some individuals truly looking for change will be found soon and be able to help - I long for all persons to be spared the pain I see in my husband's eyes each day as he loses control of his life to the misery of Parkinsons...Marie ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert A. Fink, M. D." <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, December 23, 2003 2:42 PM Subject: Re: Reply to Audrey > On 22 Dec 2003 at 21:39, callie judd wrote: > > > I doubt that they know about it - it is a pioneering medical procedure > > involving MAJOR BRAIN SURGERY - I would like to let them know in > > person, if you have their contact information - they too should have > > the opportunity to decide for themselves - all investigations are > > welcomed... > > Is Dr. Garg a neurosurgeon? Where did he train? Is he Board-certified? > > Best, > > Bob > > Robert A. Fink, M. D., F.A.C.S., P. C. > Neurological Surgery > 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 > Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA > 510-849-2555 FAX: 510-849-2557 > <http://www.rafink.com/> > "Ex Tristitia Virtus" > > Disclaimer: That which is written in my e-mail is not to be > considered as "medical advice". Such advice can only be > given after a formal, in-person, consultation between > doctor and patient. > > ********************************************** > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn