The Caring Neurologist
“The Caring Neurologist" - By Dr. Sandeep Thakkar is a podcast exploring the science, stories, and breakthroughs shaping the lives of those with Parkinson’s and movement disorders. Join Dr. Thakkar as he blends cutting-edge science with compassionate storytelling to empower patients, caregivers, and providers.
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
The Caring Neurologist
Latest Episodes
Constipation, Microbiome, and Parkinson's: Unraveling the Gut's Role in Neurodegeneration
Welcome to another episode of The Caring Neurologist! Today, host Dr. Sandeep Thakkar dives into a truly fascinating topic that’s changing the way we think about Parkinson’s disease. When most people hear “Parkinson’s,” they picture tremors and...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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36:11
The Evolution of Levodopa: From Ancient Remedies to Cutting-Edge Parkinson’s Care
Welcome back to The Caring Neurologist, where science, stories, and breakthrough discoveries meet compassionate care. In today’s episode, host Dr. Sandeep Thakkar takes you on a deep dive into the fascinating journey of Levodopa, the drug that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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28:23
Reimagining Parkinson's Care: Dr. Thakkar's Vision for a True Multidisciplinary Center of Excellence
Welcome back to The Caring Neurologist, where science meets storytelling and every conversation brings us closer to better care. In this episode, Dr. Sandeep Thakkar pulls back the curtain on a transformative vision for Parkinson’s and movement...
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Episode 15
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49:01
Movement is Medicine: How Exercise Transforms Parkinson’s Care and Quality of Life
Welcome back to The Caring Neurologist! In this energizing episode, lucky number 13, host Dr. Sandeep Thakkar for a deep dive into one of the hottest topics in Parkinson’s care: movement as medicine. Together, they explore how exercise is not j...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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39:36
Hormones, Symptoms, and Support: What We’re Missing About Women with Parkinson’s
Welcome back to The Caring Neurologist! In today’s episode, host Dr. Sandeep Thakkar dives deep into a topic too often overlooked: the unique challenges women face with Parkinson’s disease. Although Parkinson’s is typically studied and portraye...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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41:05