Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group - GAPS
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  • Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group - GAPS
    • GAPS - Our Mission
    • GAPS - Our Leadership
    • GAPS - Sponsorship
    • GAPS Contact Info
  • GAPS Groups
    • GAPS General Meetings
    • GADS - Georgetown Area Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Support Group
    • GAPS Caregiver Support Group
    • GAPS Spanish Speaking Support Group
  • Parkinson's Upcoming Events & Announcements
  • GAPS Calendar
  • Parkinson's Exercise Opportunities
  • GAPS Newsletters
  • Understanding Parkinson's
    • Parkinson's Signs & Symptoms >
      • Tracking Your Parkinson's Symptoms
    • YOUNG-Onset Parkinson's
    • ATYPICAL Parkinsonism >
      • Lewy Body Dementia
      • PSP, CBD, MSA
  • Parkinson's Treatments
    • Movement Disorder Specailists
    • Parkinson's Medications
    • Physical/Occupational Therapies
    • Deep Brain Stimulation
    • Parkinson's Research and Clinical Trials
  • Parkinson's & Veterans
    • Parkinson's and Agent Orange
    • Veterans Benefits
  • Getting Help & Info
    • Parkinson's Organizations and Foundations
    • Health Care Financial Assistance
    • Caregiver & Respite Resources
    • Health and Safety Services
    • Home Care Services
    • Local Support Groups
Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group - GAPS

Movement Disorder Specialists




​There are many great neurologists and many that see Parkinson's patients; however, we highly recommend a neurologist that is trained in the specialty referred to as a "movement disorder specialist neurologist"!  

 A movement disorder specialist is a neurologist who has received additional training in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other movement disorders including dystonia, chorea, tics and tremors.  Whereas a general neurologist may treat patients with any of more than 100 neurological conditions, a movement disorder specialist focuses primarily on Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders.  The benefit of seeing a movement disorder specialist, often affiliated with a major university or teaching hospital, is that they are usually on the cutting-edge of knowledge and treatment of PD and other movement disorders and are often best equipped to tailor a plan of care for you and your specific needs. Also, this is a great website to learn more about why to use a movement disorder specialist:   https://www.partnersinparkinsons.org/movement-disorder-specialists  

At the current time (Jan 2023),
the Movement Disorder physicians in our area are:
  • Dr Michael Soileau – in Georgetown    https://www.txmds.net/about-dr-soileau  ​ 
  • Dr Elizabeth Peckham - in Round Rock   http://www.centraltexasneurology.com/elizabeth-l-peckham-do.html ​
  • Dr Robert Izor – in North Austin    http://www.neurologysolutions.com/who-we-are/dr-robert-izor/
  • Dr Eric Krause - in Central Austin  https://health.usnews.com/doctors/erik-krause-919756
  • Dr Mariana Georgeta Varga – in South Austin  http://movementdisorderclinic.com/       
  • Dr Subhashie Wijemanne - in Austin https://swijemanne.com
  • Dr Ahmad A Shawagfeh – in Temple at Baylor Scott & White  https://www.bswhealth.com/specialties/neuroscience/Pages/plummer-movement-disorders-center.aspx  
And, here is a link to suggestions on how to prepare to meet your physician:
https://www.michaeljfox.org/foundation/news-detail.php?how-to-prepare-for-your-first-movement-disorder-specialist-appointment



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