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Ask the MD

To help you and your loved ones navigate life with Parkinson's, a movement disorder specialist discusses Parkinson's research and care through blogs and videos.

Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM

Meet Dr. Dolhun

Rachel Dolhun is a fellowship-trained movement disorder specialist, board-certified neurologist and vice president of medical communications at The Michael J. Fox Foundation.


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    Ask the MD: What Is a Movement Disorder Specialist?

    A movement disorder specialist is an expert Parkinson’s physician who tailors care to a person’s unique symptoms.
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  • Two friends embracing.

    Five Ways to Keep the Holidays Happy with Parkinson’s

    Consider these tips to make the most of the upcoming holidays.
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  • Two friends sitting in a doctor's office.

    Ask the MD: Build Connections to Ease Loneliness and Take Control in Parkinson’s

    Recently diagnosed or progressing Parkinson’s can feel lonely or isolating. But many find connecting with others is a way to ease symptoms and take control.
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  • Podcast: Putting the Parkinson's Puzzle Together

    Podcast: Being a Care Partner in Parkinson’s (Ask the MD Video)

    Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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  • Ask the MD: Being a Care Partner in Parkinson’s

    In this Ask the MD video, Dr. Dolhun offers tips on how Parkinson’s care partners can best care for their loved ones and themselves.
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  • Doctor with Patients

    Ask the MD: Mental Health Professionals and your Parkinson’s Care Team

    A mental health professional can help ease common mood symptoms such as depression and anxiety with medication, talk therapy and other treatments.
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Ask the MD has been made possible through the leadership of members of our Parkinson's Disease Education Consortium in conjunction with The Albert B. Glickman Parkinson's Disease Education Program. These partners' support allows us to furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson's community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor dollars to high-impact research. Editorial control of all Michael J. Fox Foundation-published content rests solely with the Foundation.

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