Condition
Parkinson's Disease
A progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement, causing tremor, stiffness, slowness and balance problems.
Also called: parkinson's, tremor, parkinsonism, parkinsons
Who Can Help with Parkinson's Disease?
- Neurologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats conditions of the brain, spinal cord and nerves, such as migraines, seizures, stroke, multiple sclerosis and dementia.
- Geriatricians
A physician who specializes in the health of older adults, including memory problems, falls, frailty and managing many medicines at once.
- Neuropsychologists
A psychologist who tests memory, attention and thinking skills to help diagnose conditions such as dementia, brain injury, ADHD and learning disorders.
- Neurosurgeons
A surgeon who operates on the brain, spine and nerves, including treatment of tumors, herniated discs and spinal injuries.
- Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.
- Occupational Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people build or regain the skills needed for daily activities such as dressing, writing, cooking and working.
- Rehabilitation Hospitals
A hospital where patients stay for intensive therapy after a stroke, injury, surgery or serious illness.
- Palliative Care Doctors
A physician who relieves pain and other symptoms of serious illness and supports patients and families with care decisions, including hospice care.
- Nursing Homes
A facility that provides round-the-clock nursing care and short-term rehabilitation or long-term living for people who cannot live on their own.
- Memory Care Centers
A facility that provides care and a safe living space for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
- Hospices
A program that provides comfort care and support for people near the end of life and their families, at home or in a facility.
Where Practices List Parkinson's Disease
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Cherry Hill, NJ (1,295)
- Pittsburgh, PA (79)
- Raleigh, NC (76)
- Reno, NV (61)
- Plano, TX (54)
- Lakewood, CO (51)
- Mesa, AZ (44)
- Wasilla, AK (37)
- Dallas, TX (36)
- Sarasota, FL (35)
- Norman, OK (34)
- Severna Park, MD (33)
- Wilmington, DE (33)
- Huntsville, AL (31)
- Toledo, OH (28)
- Lake Village, AR (25)
- Stow, OH (25)
- Trenton, NJ (25)
- Fort Collins, CO (23)
- Louisville, KY (23)
- Athens, GA (21)
- Tampa, FL (21)
- Castle Rock, CO (20)
- Silver Spring, MD (19)
- Brooklyn, NY (18)
- Columbus, OH (18)
- Charleston, SC (17)
- Davis, CA (17)
- Denver, CO (17)
- San Ramon, CA (17)
- Winter Park, FL (17)
- New York, NY (16)
- Marlton, NJ (15)
- Aurora, CO (14)
- Bend, OR (14)
- Chattanooga, TN (14)
- Leonardtown, MD (12)
- Littleton, CO (12)
- Los Angeles, CA (12)
- Orlando, FL (12)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about parkinson's disease and what is right for you.