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A Better Approach to Parkinson's:

The Neuro Challenge Medical Advisory Committee

To meet the expanding needs of families affected by Parkinson's Disease in southwest Florida, we have created the Neuro Challenge Medical Advisory Committee. We are grateful for these medical experts who support the Parkinson's community.

Ed Abouzeid, Pharm.D., RpH

Apothicare Pharmacy, Lakewood Ranch

Jody G. Abrams, MD, Neuro-Ophthalmologist

Sarasota Retina Institute, Sarasota

Joe Allen, BSN

Abbott - Deep Brain Stimulation

Deborah Burke, MD, Neurologist

Board Certified Movement Disorders Specialist University of South Florida, Tampa

London Butterfield, PhD, Neuropsychologist

St. Anthony’s Hospital, BayCare Medical Group, St. Petersburg

Maria DeCarlo, FACHE, MBA, MS

Vice President Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Services Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

Ricardo Gonzalez, MD, DDS, Neurologist

Board Certified Movement Disorders Specialist Intercoastal Medical Group, Sarasota

Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA, Neurologist

Board Certified Movement Disorders Specialist Director, USF Health Byrd Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders Center University of South Florida, Tampa

Kathie Musto, RN Senior Home Health Specialist

Kindred At Home

Frank Perez, PhD

Associate Director, Medical Science Liaisons Amneal (formerly Impax) Pharmaceuticals, Bridgewater, NJ

Mary Spremulli, MA, CC_SLP

Private Practice, Voice Aerobics, LLC, Punta Gorda

Dean Sutherland, MD Board-certified Neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders

First Physicians Group of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Sarasota

Kenneth Vives, MD, Neurosurgeon

Director, Advanced Neurosurgery Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
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COVID-19 Update:

The health and safety of our Parkinson’s community is our number one priority. Until further notice, Neuro Challenge's programs and services are being offered virtually.

Neuro Challenge's goal is to educate, engage and empower the Parkinson’s community. During these uncertain times we find it most important to provide information and resources that address COVID-19 and Parkinson’s Disease. Please visit our Covid-19 and PD page for more information. 

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