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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Nania, R. (2023). 10 tips for finding a culturally sensitive provider. AARP.
National Institute on Aging. (2022). Parkinson’s disease: Causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Parkinson’s Foundation. (n.d.). Black community & Parkinson’s.
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