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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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  • Ask the MD: Stem Cells and Parkinson’s Disease

    How are researchers using stem cells to learn about Parkinson’s and develop treatments? Dr. Dolhun explains this and more in the latest Ask the MD video.
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  • Ask the MD: The Holidays and Parkinson's

    Ask the MD: The Role of a Social Worker in Parkinson’s Care

    Social workers can help you navigate insurance, work through transitions, and understand the disease and available resources.
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  • Podcast: What Is a Protein Anyway?

    Podcast: Young-onset Parkinson’s Disease

    Hear from our on-staff movement disorder specialist about the latest in Parkinson’s care and research.
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  • Ask the MD: Young-onset Parkinson’s Disease

    Watch a video to learn more about young-onset Parkinson's.
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  • Female nurse and woman with Parkinson's in the doctor's office looking over a pamphlet.

    Ask the MD: Speech Therapy and Parkinson’s

    Learn how a speech therapist can help you manage communication or swallowing problems in Parkinson’s.
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  • Doctor's white coat and red stethoscope.

    Ask the MD: How a Pharmacist Can Help Manage Parkinson’s

    A pharmacist monitors medication safety, helps you understand medications and side effects, and offers tools to help you take medications as prescribed.
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  • Foundation Advocates for Access to Medicare Therapy Services

    Ask the MD: Supplements and Parkinson’s Disease

    Many people wonder whether supplements can ease symptoms or treat disease. Here’s what to know and how to talk to your doctor when considering supplements.
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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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