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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, MD, DipABLM, a double-board-certified neurology and lifestyle medicine physician and fellowship-trained movement disorder specialist is the principal medical advisor at The Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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  • Podcast: Putting the Parkinson's Puzzle Together

    Pain and Parkinson’s (Ask the MD Podcast)

    Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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  • Patient in Doctor's office.

    Ask the MD: Going Back to the Doctor’s Office to Learn from Patients

    Following a visit to movement disorder clinic, Dr. Dolhun reflects on how people with Parkinson’s and their families are at the center of her work.
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  • Pain and Parkinson’s (Ask the MD Video)

    Pain can be part of Parkinson’s. There are different types, which have different causes and treatments. More from Dr. Dolhun in the latest Ask the MD video.
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  • Doctor and Patients.

    Ask the MD: How a Dietitian Can Help with Parkinson’s

    A registered dietitian can help people with Parkinson’s eat to ease symptoms, boost medication effect and improve well-being.
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  • Doctor and patient in office.

    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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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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