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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: Pain and Parkinson's Disease

    Ask the MD: Pain and Parkinson's Disease

    Pain is a common, but perhaps unexpected, non-motor symptom of Parkinson's. Read more on the potential causes and ways to manage pain with PD.
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  • Ask the MD: Doctors Are Focused on Policy Too

    Ask the MD: Doctors Are Focused on Policy Too

    In addition to working long hours in the clinic and also often at research sites, a lot of physicians are taking to Capitol Hill to stand up for their patients, their practices and their specialty.
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  • Ask the MD: Depression and Anxiety in Parkinson's Disease

    In this video, Dr. Dolhun explores the non-motor symptoms of depression and anxiety, which are commonly associated with Parkinson's disease.
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  • Ask the MD: What's Happening with Deep Brain Stimulation?

    Ask the MD: What's Happening with Deep Brain Stimulation?

    Deep Brain Stimulation is the most commonly performed surgical procedure for the management of Parkinson's symptoms. Read about what's happening in DBS research.
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  • Ask the MD: Are Symptoms Due to Age, Parkinson's or Something Else?

    Ask the MD: Are Symptoms Due to Age, Parkinson's or Something Else?

    Separating the motor and non-motor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s from normal aging and other conditions that occur with aging can be challenging.
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  • Ask the MD: Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease

    Ask the MD: Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease

    Changes in memory, thinking and/or language abilities can arise during the course of Parkinson's and range from mild cognitive impairment to dementia.
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  • Ask the MD: Cognitive Impairment and Parkinson's Disease

    In this video, Dr. Dolhun talks about memory and thinking changes that can be associated with Parkinson's disease.
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The medical information contained in this publication is for general information purposes only. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research has a policy of refraining from advocating, endorsing or promoting any drug therapy, course of treatment, or specific company or institution. It is crucial that care and treatment decisions related to Parkinson’s disease and any other medical condition be made in consultation with a physician or other qualified medical professional.

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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