How do I find the best movement disorder specialists in my area?

[Connie_B]

I was diagnosed with PD in May and have been seeing a Neurologist, however, my family wants me to go to a PD specialist.

 

I have gone to the sites that are listed for finding a doctor but there is no way (that I know of) to tell who is the best in the field.  Does anyone know of a site that ranks doctors according to ability in PD?  If anyone can recommend a movement disorder specialist in the Dallas area I would appreciate it.  I don't live in Dallas so don't know people to ask there but that is where I will go for treatment.

 

Thanks for any advice.  Connie

[Leoneta]

My neurologist in Ft. Worth TX sent me to a movement disorder
doctor in Dallas to verify my PD diagnosis. I will list the information
below as I was impressed with the doctor. He also gave
me the name of a book which he suggests for Parkinsons patients
that I found very helpful. You can click on the links & see where
he trained, etc. He did fellowships at the Mayo Clinic.
Name:
Padraig Eoin O`Suilleabhain, M.D.
Academic Title:
Associate Professor
Administrative Title:
Associate Professor (Nontenured Clinical Appt)
Primary Appointment:
Neurology
School:
Southwestern Medical School
Affiliations:
Neurology
Department Website:
Neurology Department
Physician Profile:
Padraig O`Suilleabhain, M.D.
Hope this helps. Maybe it will at least give you a starting point in looking for a movement disorder physician in Dallas. My final diagnosis of PD was in December 2005. Hope you find the doctor that is right for you.

Leoneta Good

[lizzy4451]

Connie,

[Connie_B]

Thank you Lizzy.  I have found that there is a support group just about 8-10 miles from my home but it does not meet during the summer.  I am planning on attending the first fall meeting (September) 7.  I'm sure I can get more info there.  I have had one reply from Leoneta Good who used a MDS in Dallas and my neurologist recommended another.  I appreciate so much those of you who responded.  Hope you have a good day.  Connie 

[Shakey1]

Hi Connie,

This list comes from the National Parkinson Foundation http://www.parkinson.org/site/pp.asp?c=9dJFJLPwB&b=71117

Dallas - Physicians

Baylor University Medical Center 3600 Gaston Avenue Suite 455 Dallas, TX 75246 Contact: Jorge A. Romero, MD e-mail: Phone: 214-827-5525 website:

Neurological Clinic of Texas 7777 Forest Lane Suite B116 Dallas, TX 75230 Contact: Allan L. Naarden, MD, MDS e-mail: Phone: 214-750-0925 website:

Neurology Specialists of Dallas 7515 Greenvilla Avenue Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75231 Contact: Maureen Wooten-Watts, MD, MDS e-mail: Phone: 214-345-1299 website:

Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 7515 Greenville Avenue Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75231 Contact: Malcolm Stewart, MD, MDS e-mail: Phone: 214-345-1299 website:

Texas Neurology, PA 6301 Gaston Avenue Suite 400, West Tower Dallas, TX 75214 Contact: Gary Tunell, MD e-mail: Phone: 214-827-3610 website:

University of Texas - Southwestern Medical Center 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, TX 75390 Contact: Richard Dewey, MD, MDS, Kathleen Hawker, MD & Padraig E. O'Suilleabhain, MD, MDS e-mail: Phone: 214-648-7964 website:

Fort Worth - Physicians

Forth Worth Clinic 909 9th Avenue Suite 400 Fort Worth, TX 76104 Contact: Jung T. Cheng, MD, MDS e-mail: Phone: 817-336-7191 website:

Hope this helps,

Shakey1

 

[Connie_B]

Thanks, Shakey1.  The two MDS that have been recommended to me were on the list that you sent.  Appreciate you taking the time to send this to me.

I notice that you just joined the forum.  Are you also newly diagnosed?

[Shakey1]

Connie B said...

I notice that you just joined the forum.  Are you also newly diagnosed?

Connie,