The closest National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence is at The University of Ca. San Francisco. (415)476-9276 is the Clinic #. Regarding the HMO-it is my understanding that very few (if any) of the specialist are a part of the HMO plans. Although w/ the a referral from your primary doctor your ins. company may approve a visit to a specialist. Claudia Perdices, MSW NPF > -----Original Message----- > From: Jeff & Joan Heyser [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Friday, October 30, 1998 6:20 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list PARKINSN > Subject: Chosing a HMO and Neurologist > > Anyone know of a good Movement Disorders Specialist near Sacramento > California? > > Any experiences with these HMO's? > > Prudential Healthcare > > PacifiCare > > Health Net + > > Joan 55/6