Movement Disorders Program
The only program in the region that takes on movement disorders
St. Joseph's/Candler provides the highest quality care available in the region, striving to be the first program of its kind offering a caring, convenient and comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment and support services for patients with neurological disorders with abnormal movement.
The Movement Disorders Program is the area leader in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and other movement disorders. It is the only program in the region with deep brain stimulation surgery specialists and technology to help eliminate or control involuntary movements that occur in neurological patients. And it is the only program in the region with integrated teams of certified balance physical therapists, certified occupational therapists and speech therapists who work together to treat and manage movement disorders.
Mission and Vision
St. Joseph's/Candler had the mission, vision and expertise to build a truly comprehensive and integrated program to serve patients suffering with movement disorders.
Mission: Provide compassionate, comprehensive, quality care for patients with movement disorders.
Vision: Develop a program that will improve access to information, services and treatment. Serve as advocates for persons with movement disorders.
For more information on the Movement Disorders Program, please contact Fran McCarey, Outreach Coordinator for the Movement Disorders Program, at (912) 819-2224, (912) 663-6803 or via e-mail mccareyf@sjchs.org.
The Movement Disorders Program is a national Parkinson Fondation Care Center. Find out more here.
