Frequently Asked Questions

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Check below to cover the common questions you might have about our practice. 

Why should I see a movement disorders neurologist? 

Studies have shown that patients cared for by a movement disorder neurologist have more accurate diagnoses and have better quality of life, symptom control, and mood! 1-3 Having a neurologist specifically trained in movement disorders also gives you access to information on the most updated research and treatment options in Parkinson’s Disease.

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What is concierge care to us? 

We understand that each patient is unique and has different challenges. With this in mind, our concierge model is structured to provide personalized care and more frequent contact points. We incorporate longer appointment times, coordination of support services, and flexibility into your treatment plans. 

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Why should I sign up for concierge care for neurologic disease such as Parkinson's Disease? 

Again, each diagnosis comes with dynamic and unpredictable courses. Our standard of care allows for us to make real time changes as life circumstances occur. This creates time for proactivity in your care to minimize any major setbacks in your treatment plan.

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What kind of concierge models do you offer? 

Currently we have three concierge packages for different levels of service.     

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This sounds amazing! Can anyone join? 

Due to the highly personalized nature of our care, finding the right fit is paramount! This starts with an initial visit with our movement disorder neurologist to determine if we are the right fit for your needs. You can fill out our interest form here!

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What if I don't qualify and still want to be seen by you?

Thankfully, we do have a limited number of slots for insurance-based cases as well!

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How else can I get in contact with you? 

Dr. Nita Chen can be seen in the community giving educational talks about Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders. We are proud to announce our own upcoming lecture series called Moving Together. Check out our Instagram (@newportneurologyassociates) to keep up to date about her speaking engagements. 

 

1  Farbman ES. The case for subspecialization in neurology: movement disorders. Front Neurol. 2011 Apr 12;2:22. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2011.00022. PMID: 21516248; PMCID: PMC3079858.

2  Cheng EM, Swarztrauber K, Siderowf AD, Eisa MS, Lee M, Vassar S, Jacob E, Vickrey BG. Association of specialist involvement and quality of care for Parkinson's disease. Mov Disord. 2007 Mar 15;22(4):515-22. doi: 10.1002/mds.21311. PMID: 17260340.

3  Willis AW, Schootman M, Evanoff BA, Perlmutter JS, Racette BA. Neurologist care in Parkinson disease: a utilization, outcomes, and survival study. Neurology. 2011 Aug 30;77(9):851-7. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e31822c9123. Epub 2011 Aug 10. PMID: 21832214; PMCID: PMC3162639.

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Newport Neurology Associates is a division of Newport Concierge Physicians

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