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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.


  • Ask the MD: What Is Orthostatic Hypotension?

    Ask the MD: What Is Orthostatic Hypotension?

    Orthostatic hypotension — a drop in blood pressure upon changing positions — is a common problem for many people with Parkinson’s disease.
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  • Ask the MD: What is Fox Trial Finder? [VIDEO]

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation's staff Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, Maurizio Facheris, MD, responds to questions from our online community.
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  • Ask the MD: What Causes Parkinson's Disease? [VIDEO]

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation's staff Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, Maurizio Facheris, MD, responds to questions on the causes of Parkinson's disease.
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    Ask the MD: How is Parkinson's Disease Diagnosed?

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation's staff Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, Maurizio Facheris, MD, responds to questions answers our community's questions on Parkinson's…
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  • Ask the MD: Is Parkinson's Disease Genetic? [VIDEO]

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation's staff Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, Maurizio Facheris, MD, responds to questions on genetics and Parkinson's disease.
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  • Ask the MD: How Will Parkinson's Disease Affect My Sexual Health [VIDEO]

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation's staff Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, Maurizio Facheris, MD, responds to our communities questions on sexual health and Parkinson's disease.
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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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