Parkinson's disease treatment

There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD), but the right treatments can control symptoms and improve your quality of life.

At the Penn Medicine Movement Disorders Center, we offer the full range of Parkinson’s treatment options—from medications and rehabilitative therapies to advanced surgical procedures. We create personalized treatment plans designed to help you live comfortably and participate in the things you love.

Understanding Parkinson’s disease treatment options 

Our Parkinson's treatment specialists develop a comprehensive care plan for managing Parkinson's disease. Your treatment options may include medication, surgery, noninvasive procedures, and alternative therapies.

Why choose Penn Medicine for Parkinson’s disease treatment?

The right treatment for Parkinson’s disease can help you live life to the fullest. Our team has decades of experience treating people with Parkinson’s. As a National Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence for Parkinson’s disease, we offer outstanding care and the latest treatment advances.

People come to us for:

  • Collaborative team: Excellent Parkinson’s care requires a team of experts with different specialties. Our program brings together neurologists, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation therapists, and mental health experts. They collaborate to bring you leading-edge care for your body and mind.
  • Regional leadership in Parkinson’s care: Our team cares for hundreds of people with Parkinson’s disease each year. We understand the signs and symptoms of these conditions that are key to receiving the right diagnosis. We advise other physicians and hospitals who manage complex cases of Parkinson’s disease that require more specialized treatments.
  • Research-driven treatments: Our involvement in Parkinson’s disease research gives you a chance to participate in clinical trials. You may get access to leading-edge treatments, sometimes before they are widely available.
  • Lifelong support: Living with Parkinson’s can be challenging. As part of your treatment, you have access to rehabilitative therapies and psychological services that improve your quality of life and help you do the things you enjoy.

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