Maria De Leon
Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine
4205 Belle Pointe Drive Nacogdoches Texas, 75965About
Dr. Maria De Leon, MD, is a leading neurologist of 15 years of experience, practicing in the Nacogdoches region of Texas. Dr. Leon currently treats patients within Defeat Parkinson's, having specialized focus in neurology and patients affected with Parkinson ?s disease. A Movement Disorder Specialist has been honored with the American Association of University Women Award in 2013 for all of her outstanding work in the field. Fully thrusting herself in her passion, movement disorders, Dr. De Leon is an active member and research advocate for the People with Parkinson?s Advisory Committee, worked side by side neurologists and other Parkinson?s patients, and lobbies in her role as Texas State Assistant Director for PAN to bring about changes in the healthcare system and judicial system.
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Education and Training
Hahnemann University Hospital
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When Is a Tremor a Sign of Parkinson’s Disease?
Are you often asked by others if you are nervous or cold? Do you frequently hide your hands in your pockets when you walk to avoid stares from passersby, or sit on top of your hands to stop them from shaking? Tremor when at rest can be one of the initial symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD), a...
I get dizzy every time I bend over. Should I worry?
excellent question, the bottom line is yes, you should seek medical attention asap if you are getting dizzy with positional changes especially if you have ever blacked out or fallen. problems can range from dehydration, to cardiac problems or neurological problems. i would consider starting with a neurologist to get initial evaluation.best of luckdr. de leon READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- American Association of University Women Award, 2013
Internships
- University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology, American Association of University Women
What do you attribute your success to?
- Faith
Philanthropic Initiatives
- served as PPAC ( people with Parkinson's advisory committee) member for 4 years and continue to play an integral role as a research advocate of PDF ( Parkinson's disease foundation ) and subcommittee member for the World Parkinson's Congress 2016 to be held in Portland, Oregon. She is also Assistant Director for State of Texas for PAN ( Parkinson's Action Network)...She is ceo of Defeatparkinsons ( one word) www.defeatparkinsons.comShe is author of recently published book : " Parkinson's Diva : A Woman's Guide to Parkinson's Disease." And has honor of being part of first " Women & PD initiative" through PDF
Hobbies / Sports
- Writing, Movies
Favorite professional publications
- American Academy of Neurology Journal, Neurology Now
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