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Hello Ralph & Judy, My Dad lives in Alabama and was diagnosed last year. He was diagnosed with PD by a neurologist in Birmingham. I was not impressed by the way he handled the diagnosis or the information needed for living with the disease and the side effects of the medication. I called the Parkinson's Disease Association at Emory University in Atlanta. A very nice lady there returned my call. Emory has one of the best PD programs in the country I am told and Atlanta is not that far from the South Carolina border if you could make the trip. My Dad says he does not want to drive to Atlanta for treatment (I don't like his choice but certainly respect his wishes). The PD Association gave me the name of a neurologist at UAB who only sees PD patients. My Dad is willing to drive to Birmingham for treatment (about 1 hour drive). His first appointment is in a couple of weeks. If you call Emory they could probably give you similar information for your area. The phone number is 404-248-5120. The phone is always answered by a machine but I have always had return phone calls very quickly. Good luck!!! Nancy Walker [log in to unmask] > We have just joined the Parkinson's mailing list and are soliciting >opinions and recommendations. Both of my wife's parents have PD. They are >80 and 70 years old, and have had PD for 8-10 years. They have been under >the care of a neurologist for several years now, but are increasingly less >satisfied with the care and treatment they are receiving. > We are looking for someone that can provide us with another opinion. If >there is anyone out there who can recommend a clinic, hospital, university or >individual physician, we would really be interested in hearing from you. > Because of their age and lack of mobility, we are trying to limit the area >to North and South Carolina. > Sleeplessness at night is a very disturbing problem for both of them >right now. Any assistance you could provide would be greatly appreciated. > > Ralph and Judy > [log in to unmask] > >