Parkinson’s Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Treatment Information

The Neuroscience Institute offers deep brain stimulation to help control tremor in Parkinson's disease patients.

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An estimated one million people in the U.S. live with Parkinson disease, which is a progressive and degenerative neurological disorder that causes loss of control over body movements. The cause of Parkinson's is unknown, and there is presently no cure for the disease. Parkinson disease occurs most frequently in those over 50, but can affect younger adults as well.

The Deep Brain Stimulator is one of the most promising treatments for managing Parkinson disease symptoms.

The Florida Hospital Neuroscience Institute is one of a limited number of facilities in the region to offer deep brain stimulation (DBS) to help treat the tremor associated with Parkinson's disease. Tremor is one of the most debilitating symptoms of Parkinson's, interfering with basic daily activities such as eating and drinking.

For more information on deep brain stimulation for treatment of Parkinson's disease tremor, please click here.

Parkinson Outreach Center Locations and Services

The Florida Hospital Parkinson Outreach Center is the only National Parkinson Foundation designated Outreach Center in Central Florida. We provide free services to Central Florida Parkinsonians, their families, and care partners. Contact the Parkinson Outreach Coordinator to get more information on:

Physician and clinical service referrals
Support groups
Educational lectures
Exercise classes (strength training exercises and tai chi instruction)
Music therapy
Community support referrals
Educational materials
Community and clinical education events

Elizabeth Berkel, the Parkinson Outreach Coordinator can be contacted by the following methods:

Phone: 407/303-5295
Email: FH.Parkinson@flhosp.org or click here to submit a message.
Mail: 2501 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 111, Orlando, FL 32804

The Parkinson Outreach Center offers community education presentations. Contact the Outreach Coordinator to schedule an educational event for your church or civic group.

Fax : 407/303-5244

Support groups meetings and exercise classes are held at two locations. Look below for times and locations that are most convenient to you.

Orlando Location

Florida Hospital Orlando (map)
Parkinson Outreach Center
Florida Hospital Seventh-day Adventist Church
2800 North Orange Ave., Room 205
Orlando, FL 32804
407/303-5295
407/303-5244 fax

Lectures- Every 2nd Thursday.
Music Therapy- Every 4th Thursday
Strength Exercise Classes - Every 2nd & 4th Thursdays

For additional information, please call or email us.

Free parking is available at the church.

Altamonte Location

Florida Hospital Altamonte (map)
Family Resource Building
651 Altamonte Drive
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

(located next to Dunkin Donuts)

Lectures- Every 3rd Tuesday.
Music Therapy- Every 4th Tuesday
Tai Chi Classes - Every 3rd & 4th Tuesdays.

For information on Parkinson’s Support Groups, Contact Us