(804) 360-4669Parkinson's disease
We provide a seamless experience for Parkinson's Disease evaluation and care by providing access to clinicians from a variety of disciplines in one location. You may be referred by your doctor or you may directly make an appointment for yourself or a family member.
What is Parkinson's disease?
Parkinson's disease (PD) presents in most patients as a movement disorder with tremor, stiffness of muscles, slowness of actions and balance impairments. Over the course of the disease individuals can also experience mood problems, sleep problems, memory and thinking problems, low blood pressure, urinary and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Positive findings in the laboratory have moved new therapies into clinical testing, taking our research from bench to bedside. The VCU Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center encourages PD patients to participate in our clinical studies.
Care and treatment
We offer state-of-the-art medical and surgical treatment options. Our movement disorders specialists can provide individual treatment recommendations and referrals as appropriate.
Our center offers access to a variety of treatment options, including:
- Botulinum toxin injections
- Carbidopa/levodopa enteral suspension for advanced Parkinson's disease
- Deep brain stimulation surgery and post-surgical programming and support
- Mindfulness therapy
Our team will provide recommendations and work with you and your family to determine the best treatments for you.
Other services
Other services available include geriatric psychiatry, genetic counseling, and evaluation for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery and post-surgical DBS programming.
Research
We are committed to advancing the understanding of movement disorders, in terms of both defining biological causes and developing new treatments. Ongoing clinical research is necessary to achieve this important goal. A unique feature of our center is the on-site collaboration of clinical providers from several disciplines that bring a diverse perspective to clinical research studies.
Education
In addition to clinical care services, we also offer resources and education opportunities. You do not have to be a current patient to participate.
Resources
Make an Appointment
Please call (804) 360-4669 to schedule an appointment.
