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----- Original Message ----- From: Don Berns <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 8:21 PM Subject: Response to : Parkinson's Disease Foundation <[log in to unmask]> > You wrote: > >I'm sorry but Dr. Iacono is a neurosurgeon not a neurologist. A > >neurosurgeon cuts while a neurologist diagnoses and prescribes treatment. > > You're right Dr. Iacono is a neurosurgeon but he is a neurosurgeon who > understands Parkinson's Disease as well as any neurologist I have ever > encountered in my 19 years of dealing with PD since my diagnosis. The fact > that Dr. Iacono has the capability of providing a surgical solution > certainly does not disqualify him from prescribing treatment. Granted this > is not the modus operandi for most neurosurgeons, but then Dr. Iacono is a > very special doctor who has dedicated himself to effectively treating > persons with PD. And I believe there is none better, hence my > recommendation to Michael. > > All you have to do is look at results. I daresay no one comes close to > achieving the results of Dr. Iacono either through prescribing medicines or > performing over 1700 pallidotomies and thalamotomies. > > Most neurosurgeons cut but Dr. Iacono cares and prescribes before he > cuts. But when he cuts he cuts out the symptoms of PD. > > I just wanted to answer Michael's question as I would want it answered if I > asked the question and there was somebody who knew what I know to be true. > > Thanks for giving me the opportunity to clarify. Thanks for the good work > that PDF has done, is doing and will continue but please don't dismiss so > easily one of our most effective advocates for treating PD. > > Don (bi-lateral pallidotomy) Berns > > For more info log on to www.pallidotomy.com >