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UF Health is a proud Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence. It is also a Parkinson’s Foundation-designated continuing care center, research center and outreach center (all since 2003). Additionally, our institution is home to the Parkinson’s Foundation National Medical Director and director of the world-renowned “Ask the Doctor” 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 UF Health, our center’s interdisciplinary focus on Parkinson’s disease is as strong as ever. Patients can potentially receive Parkinson’s 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’s 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.
Our neurological specialists will consult with you in the comfort of your own home using your myuflhealth 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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UF Health 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:
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…
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’s disease (PD), or other similar neurological movement disorders improve physical well-being, social interaction and creative expression.
This group is a special fellowship for any member of the Black Community living with Parkinson’s disease/Parkinsonisms or their care partners.
Educational presentations on living with and treating Parkinson's disease.
Comprehensive home health and personal care agency devoted to helping you maintain an independent lifestyle.
This group is a monthly meet-up designed to get women living with Parkinson's disease together for fellowship and networking.
September 5, 2024
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — While studying blood stem cells, Edward W. Scott, Ph.D., a professor of molecular genetics and microbiology, discovered something that may…
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August 22, 2024
JUPITER, Fla. — People with Parkinson’s need better treatment options, and they need them fast. A California nonprofit, SPARK NS, announced Tuesday that it has…
The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology
Most everyone sheds a tear from time to time. Now, there’s a good reason to do just that: Tears may hold clues about whether someone has Parkinson’s disease. Researchers at the University of...
Next to epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease is the most common neurological illness in America. The disease causes impaired balance and coordination, tremors and slowness of movement. It occurs when a...
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