Clinical Resources

Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases

The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary clinic for people with neuromotor diseases. The Upper Airway Dysfunction Lab is proud to collaborate with the Fixel team in generating the future of clinical care through rigorous research guided by patients. If you have recently been diagnosed with a neuromotor disorder, we highly recommend reaching out to the Institute to understand all of your clinical care options.

Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases

The Fixel Institute, which opened in 2019, houses a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists who specialize in various movement, neuromuscular, and cognitive disorders. Specialists include neurologists, neuropsychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists.

Main entrance of the Fixel Building.  3009 Williston Rd. Gainesville, FL.

Parkinson Disease Support Groups

The University of Florida neurology department and UF Health host support groups for those living with Parkinson disease and their caregivers:

Gainesville Parkinson Disease Support Group

Contact Amanda Fessenden at amanda.fessenden@neurology.ufl.edu for more information.
Meeting Location: Online (Email Amanda for Zoom link) and in person at:
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases
3009 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Meeting Time:  12:30 – 2:30
3rd Friday of each month

Carepartners Parkinson Support Group

Contact Amanda Fessenden at amanda.fessenden@neurology.ufl.edu for more information.
Meeting Location: Online (Email Amanda for Zoom link) and in person at:
Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases
3009 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
Meeting Time:  11:00-12:15
1st Friday of each month

Gainesville Young Onset Parkinson Disease Support Group

Contact Amanda Fessenden at amanda.fessenden@neurology.ufl.edu for more information.

Additional Resources

Parkinson’s Foundation

American Parkinson Disease Association

National Institute of Health Clinical Trials