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Jackie, You write.... >I'm writing on behalf of my 80-year-old >father-in-law, who's had Parksinson's for a few years. During the last 2 >years or so, he's had a problem with orthostatic hypotension. In other >words, sometimes, when he stands up, his blood pressure drops extremely >low. He's passed out a few times, and had to be taken to the emergency >room a few times. >Also, we live in the L.A. area. I don't know if this question is >appropriate, but if it is--does anyone know a good PD specialist here? > Dr. Abraham Lieberman, clinical director of the National Parkinson Foundation, comes to Los Angeles twice a month to see patients in consultation. He sees patients at the Good Samaritan Hospital. If you are interested in possibly having your father-in-law see Dr. Lieberman, I can help to arrange it. Carole >Carole Hilton, LCSW >Parkinson's Coordinator >NPF Patient Services and Outreach Program >The Neurosciences Institute, Good Samaritan Hospital >637 S. Lucas, #501 >Los Angeles, CA 90017 >800-841-8765 [log in to unmask]