THE
Parkinson's
PLAN
A New Path to
PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
Ray Dorsey, MD & Michael S. Okun, MD
From cause to care— everything we know about Parkinson's disease, and what we can do next.
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THE
Parkinson's
PLAN
A New Path to
PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
Ray Dorsey, MD &
Michael S. Okun, MD
From cause to care— everything we know about Parkinson's disease, and what we can do next.
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Ray Dorsey MD, MBA
Michael S. Okun, MD
ABOUT THE AUTHORDr. Ray Dorsey is the co-author of The Parkinson's Plan book, a Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester, and Director of The Center for Brain & Environment at Atria Health and Research Institute . For the past decade, he has pioneered technology to care for individuals with and measure the features of Parkinson's disease. His research has been published in the leading neurology, medical, and economic journals and been featured on NPR and in The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Previously, Ray directed the Parkinson's disease division at Johns Hopkins Medicine and consulted for McKinsey & Company.
ABOUT THE AUTHORMichael S. Okun is the Adelaide Lackner Distinguished Professor of Neurology at the University of Florida and Director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases. Michael is one of the world’s leading Parkinson’s disease researchers who has advanced surgical treatments. Michael is the National Medical Advisor of the Parkinson’s Foundation, the country’s largest Parkinson’s disease patient and advocacy group. Michael is a prolific writer with over 500 publications and the author of Parkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Better Life, which has been translated in 20 languages and is a bestseller for patients and families.
Ray Dorsey MD, MBA
ABOUT THE AUTHORDr. Ray Dorsey is the co-author of The Parkinson's Plan book, a Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester, and Director of The Center for Brain & Environment at Atria Health and Research Institute . For the past decade, he has pioneered technology to care for individuals with and measure the features of Parkinson's disease. His research has been published in the leading neurology, medical, and economic journals and been featured on NPR and in The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. Previously, Ray directed the Parkinson's disease division at Johns Hopkins Medicine and consulted for McKinsey & Company.
Michael S. Okun, MD
ABOUT THE AUTHORMichael S. Okun is the Adelaide Lackner Distinguished Professor of Neurology at the University of Florida and Director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases. Michael is one of the world’s leading Parkinson’s disease researchers who has advanced surgical treatments. Michael is the National Medical Advisor of the Parkinson’s Foundation, the country’s largest Parkinson’s disease patient and advocacy group. Michael is a prolific writer with over 500 publications and the author of Parkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Better Life, which has been translated in 20 languages and is a bestseller for patients and families.
Praise
The Parkinson's Plan has earned over 65 endorsements across advocacy, medicine, research, environmental health, public policy, and beyond.
Discover why so many believe this book breaks the mold— and what it means for the future of Parkinson's, public health, and other brain diseases.
"The Parkinson's Plan brilliantly rises to the challenge and meets this moment with science, clarity, and a path forward..."
— Sanjay Gupta MD
CNN, Chief Medical Correspondent;
Emory University, Associate Professor Department of Neurosurgery
"The Parkinson's Plan sets an urgent, moral imperative: we must stop every preventable case of Parkinson's..."
— Senator Cory Booker
"Our entire approach to Parkinson's can be rebooted. Drs. Dorsey and Okun present a comprehensive strategy for prevention..."
— Eric Topol MD
EVP, Scripps Research; Author of Super Agers
"We need more than awareness- we need action. The Parkinson's Plan is a powerful step in that direction..."
— Lonnie Ali
Widow of Muhammad Ali; Co-Founder, Muhammad Ali Center
"The Parkinson's Plan offers readers real tools, honest perspective, and a reminder that you don't have to face it alone..."
— Tim Tebow
Parkinson's Advocate; Former NFL Quarterback
"The Parkinson's Plan is compassionate, clear, and brave enough to ask the hard questions. And we need that now more than ever..."
— Susan Schneider Williams
Former Wife of Robin Williams; Artist & Advocate;
Lewy Body Dementia Ambassador, American Brain Foundation
Book Buzz
The Parkinson's Plan has been featured in several national media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Oprah Daily, NPR, Daily Mail, Katie Couric Media, and others.
Appearances
Michael & Ray have appeared on top podcasts including The Mark Hyman Show, The Genius Life, The Model Health Show, The Dhru Purohit Show, and more.
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National Book Tour
Join Miachel and Ray on tour as they share the science, stories, and urgency behind The Parkinson’s Plan. With stops across the country, the tour brings together communities to explore how prevention, better care, and smarter policy can change the future of Parkinson's.
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