Bill, You might also consider UCSF Med Center in San Francisco, where the neurosurgeon is Phillip Starr. The team has a great reputation but I think the wait is several months. Starr and the doctor who does the post-op caliberations are particularly well-regarded. Greg Wasson "William P. Taggart" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: CHOOSING A SURGEON TO INSERT DBS FOR PD ? Has anyone have any suggestions, ideas or resources for finding the best surgeon to install a DBS unit in my head? I've been told I'll be a good candidate for this procedure. However, as I begin to look into it I'm finding a lot of newcomers who seem to be "getting into the business". Even some small hospitals are claiming competence. I still have plenty of time but I'm starting to work on it now while time is still on my side. Any ideas or suggestions will be gratefully accepted.... :=). ATB, Bill ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn "Willy Loman never made a lot of money. His name was never in the paper. He's not the finest character that ever lived. But he's a human being, and a terrible thing is happening to him. So attention must be paid...Attention, attention must finally be paid to such a person." - Arthur Miller - Death of a Salesman ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn