]
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Clinic
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, your body’s coordinated muscle and movement function can be lost. The disease affects both men and women and shows no social, ethnic, economic or geographic boundaries.
Early diagnosis is the key to appropriate treatment. While most Parkinson's patients are over 65, symptoms first begin appearing at around 60.
St. John Providence Health System Neuroscience Center of Excellence offers a Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders (PDMD) Clinic to meet the needs of patients struggling with this complicated diagnosis.
At the PDMD Clinic, patients are assessed by a multidisciplinary team of experts. This includes 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, when appropriate, referrals to a neurosurgeon.
Pioneers in Deep Brain Stimulation
St. John Providence Health System’s team of neurosurgeons pioneered the use of the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) technology in Michigan. With DBS, our neurosurgeons are able to safely implant a device (similar to a pacemaker) that delivers electrical stimulation to precisely targeted areas of the brain. This technique has proven to improve both physical function and quality of life.
Find a physician who specializes in treating Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders.
Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders (PDMD) Clinic Location
St. John Hospital and Medical Center
22201 Moross Road
Suite 360
Detroit, MI 48236
P: 313-343-3073
