Your Medical Team for Parkinson Disease at University of Colorado Hospital

A multidisciplinary team of health care providers may be involved in treatment of Parkinson disease.

Parkinson Disease Specialists

Movement disorder specialist: A neurologist who has additional training in diagnosis and management of disorders that produce tremor, jerking, involuntary movements, unusual postures, and certain types of incoordination, such as Parkinson disease.

Neurologist – A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the nervous system.

Neuropsychologist – A psychologist who specializes in studying brain behavior relationships.

Neurosurgeon – A surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with injuries and diseases of the brain, spine and peripheral nerves.

Other Parkinson Disease Staff

Nurse practitioner – A registered nurse who has completed specific advanced nursing education and training in the diagnosis and management of medical conditions.

Genetic counselor – A counselor who explores the hereditary basis of a condition.

Speech therapist – A health care professional who treats speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders.

Physical therapist – A health care professional who treats individuals with various health conditions to reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability.