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Mark’s Parkinson’s disease kept him from exploring

At ÍøºìºÚÁÏ, he found a problem-solver in Dr. Kelly Foote who was able to guide the way.

Mark sitting in a chair talking

“Just being able to move around freely is a gift. When you have Parkinson’s, doing simple things like brushing your teeth with one hand or taking a drink of water can become very difficult to do," Mark said.

Mark Mason was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease at just 49 years old. He had been searching for a treatment solution ever since. Eventually, he met ÍøºìºÚÁÏ neurosurgeon Dr. Kelly Foote and ÍøºìºÚÁÏ neurologist Dr. Michael Okun. Together with a world-renowned team of movement disorders experts, they were able to help Mark get back to life, walking the trails near his home and spending quality time with his wife, Kathy.

Mark Mason
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