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Parkinson's Disease is a brain disorder that occurs when certain nerve cells in a part of the brain die or become impaired. Without these cells, coordinated function of the body's muscles and movement is lost. The disease affects both men and women and shows no social, ethnic, economic or geographic boundaries.
Early diagnosis is the key to starting appropriate treatment. treatment. While most Parkinson's patients are over 65, symptoms first begin appearing at around 60.
At our Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders (PDMD) Clinics, patients are assessed by a cross-functional team of experts, including a neurologist, physiatrist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech and language pathologist and social worker. These assessments can be coupled with state-of-the-art neurodiagnostic testing.
The specialists at the PDMD Clinics meet immediately following your visit to discuss and develop an individual treatment plan that is delivered to you and your primary care physician within five business days of your visit.
Treatment plans may include rehabilitation therapy, a custom medication plan or referrals to a neurosurgeon, when appropriate.
Pioneering the use of the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) technology in Michigan, St. John Health System’s team of neurosurgeons are able to implant a device (similar to a pacemaker) that is designed to deliver electrical stimulation to precisely targeted areas of the brain, which has proven to improve both physical function and quality of life.
LOCATIONS
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
22201 Moross Road
Suite 360
Detroit, MI 48236
P: 313-343-3073
Providence Park Hospital
47601 Grand River Avenue
Novi, MI 48374
P: 248-465-4100
Providence Hospital
16001 W. 9 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075
P: 248-849-3000
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Parkinson's Facts:
• 1.5 million Americans currently have Parkinson's disease
• 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year
• More than 35,000 Michigan residents are living with Parkinson’s
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