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Parkinson Disease

BOB体育 is a proud Parkinson鈥檚 Foundation Center of Excellence. It is also a Parkinson鈥檚 Foundation-designated continuing care center, research center and outreach center (all since 2003). Additionally, our institution is home to the Parkinson鈥檚 Foundation National Medical Director and director of the world-renowned 鈥淎sk the Doctor鈥� forum on Parkinson.org, Dr. Michael Okun. Dr. Okun has helped direct care and research across all 45 NPF centers worldwide since 2006.

Within the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at BOB体育, our center鈥檚 interdisciplinary focus on Parkinson鈥檚 disease is as strong as ever. Patients can potentially receive Parkinson鈥檚 treatment from over 10 specialists from different fields, all in one day and from one convenient location. This world-class, patient-centric experience includes fast-track interdisciplinary work-up and care for deep brain stimulation, or DBS, meant for Parkinson鈥檚 disease as well as other movement disorders. We also offer on-site services for MRI, speech and swallowing treatment, and physical therapy and occupational therapy.

Telehealth

Our neurological specialists will consult with you in the comfort of your own home using your account. Secure video conferencing protects your privacy and saves you time and money traveling to our office. Telehealth appointments are reimbursable through Florida's Medicaid and Medicare programs. Please contact us to set a telehealth appointment at 352-294-5400.

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Clinical Trials: Parkinson Disease

BOB体育 research scientists make medicine better every day. They discover new ways to help people by running clinical trials. When you join a clinical trial, you can get advanced medical care. Sometimes years before it's available everywhere. You can also help make medicine better for everyone else. If you'd like to learn more about clinical trials, visit our clinical trials page. Or click one of the links below:

Study in Parkinson Disease of Exercise (SPARX3)

This study is a Phase 3 multi-site, randomized, evaluator-masked, study of endurance treadmill exercise on changes in the Movement Disorder Society-Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) Part III score at 12 months among persons with鈥�

Status
Accepting Candidates
Ages
40 Years - 80 Years
Sexes
All

Community and Patient Programs: Parkinson Disease

Our community and patient programs provide great value to patients, families and loved ones. People can find support, educational materials, expert consultants and more. In most instances, these programs are offered free of charge.

  • Designed to help people with a diagnosis of MS, Parkinson鈥檚 disease (PD), or other similar neurological movement disorders improve physical well-being, social interaction and creative expression.

  • Power In Knowing - Parkinson's Disease Group for Black & African American Community Members

    This group is a special fellowship for any member of the Black Community living with Parkinson鈥檚 disease/Parkinsonisms or their care partners.

  • Educational presentations on living with and treating Parkinson's disease.

  • BOB体育 Shands HomeCare

    Comprehensive home health and personal care agency devoted to helping you maintain an independent lifestyle.

  • Women with Parkinson's Disease Meet Up

    This group is a monthly meet-up designed to get women living with Parkinson's disease together for fellowship and networking.

News and Patient Stories: Parkinson Disease

BOB体育 study alters dogma on cerebrospinal fluid

September 5, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. 鈥� While studying blood stem cells, Edward W. Scott, Ph.D., a professor of molecular genetics and microbiology, discovered something that may鈥�

College of Medicine, +1 more

The junction of the central nervous system to the peripheral nervous system.
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