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Mary.... I've had PD for 21 years. In all the years since my DX (14 years), the ONLY time I feel I've had even remotely knowledgable medical help has been from neurologists who SPECIALIZE in or otherwise treat a huge number of Parkinson's patients. Most "average" neurologists don't know diddly about the nuances of this disease. In fact even some neuros who treat a significant number of Parkies still seem to be in the Dark Ages! Have you told our health insurance carrier yet that you'll go to the press and the media if they won't cooperate? I've had some terrific results in threatening THAT (and followed thru on a coupla occasions). Best of luck.... Barb Mallut, [log in to unmask] ---------- From: PARKINSN: Parkinson's Disease - Information Exchange Network on behalf of Mary Sheehan Sent: Thursday, August 29, 1996 1:53 PM To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN Subject: PD specialists Does anyone have any thoughts on the importance of seeing a Parkinson's specialist as opposed to a general neurologist. I have been battling Lifeguard regarding payment for a visit I made to a Parkinson clinic. They have turned down my first two appeals,stating that any neurologist is capable of treating Parkinson's Disease. My final appeal is this Wednesday. I had a terrible experience with the first Lifeguard- authorized neurologist that I saw and felt I needed the expertise of a specialist for a second opinion and course of treatment Any comments? Mary ([log in to unmask])