What type of doctor diagnoses Parkinson’s disease?

Written by Marisa Wexler, MS |

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What type of doctor diagnoses Parkinson’s disease?

Category: Diagnosis

Parkinson’s disease is typically diagnosed by a neurologist, who specializes in disorders that affect the brain and nervous system.

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About the Author

Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.


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