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Seeking Parkinson’s Treatment as a Black American: Tips for Finding a Care Team You Trust

Learn what to look for when choosing a neurologist for Parkinson’s disease.

Lauren Smith, MAAlexandra Schwarz, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD
Published on March 15, 2024

Parkinson’s disease often requires care from a neurologist, who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. 

In this video, learn tips for Black Americans with Parkinson’s to find a neurologist they can trust, according to Hiral Shah, MD, Neurologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

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Health Policy Institute. (n.d.). Cultural competence in health care: Is it important for people with chronic conditions. Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy.

Nania, R. (2023). 10 tips for finding a culturally sensitive provider. AARP.

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National Institute on Aging. (2022). Parkinson’s disease: Causes, symptoms, and treatments. 

Parkinson’s Foundation. (n.d.). Black community & Parkinson’s.

Zafar, S., et al. (2023). Parkinson disease. StatPearls.

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