01/09/2026
(PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement and brain function, often starting with subtle symptoms that worsen over time. PD is the second most common neurological disease, following Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Across our broader HCA Healthcare network in 2024, caregivers supported patients through over 59,000 PD-related encounters. Learn more about PD from Dr. Addie Patterson, an HCA Healthcare neurologist.
👉 If you notice warning signs of PD in someone you care about or if you have questions about your own risk, talk with your doctor or schedule an appointment with one of our experts: HCAHealthONE.com/physicians.