My wife Andrea was referred to Associated Neurology Group in 1993 when Parkinsons was diagnosed and Dr. Eric Collins became her Neurologist. He has worked tirelessly with us now over fourteen years managing this complicated, progressive and till now incurable disease with patience and great skill. We attend Parkinsons support meetings and so have met others with this disease, sharing experiences with medication, exercise, diet and lifestyle changes and have come to realize Andrea is way ahead of the curve in quality of life as the result of Dr. Collins' treatment. He is a pioneer in Deep Brain Stimulation and has mastered the intricate ongoing adjustments necessary to make this therapy work well. Andrea had her first implant in 2001 during clinical trials for DBS in Parkinsons patients, two years before FDA approval and Dr. Collins guided us through the decision process as we weighed risks and potential benefits of this advanced invasive therapy.\r
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I was treated by Dr. Collins' associate Dr. Starkey in 2001 following an ischemic stroke from which I have recovered fully. Dr. Starkey was also thoroughly professional and highly skilled. I find the staff in the Oakland and San Ramon offices competent, friendly and helpful and recommend this office without qualification.
Pros: parking in building at Oakland office, adjacent to Summit Hospital
Cons: nothing worth mention
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