Jamey has an amazing Neurologist--one of the best in the nation--and even though he's younger than most, he knows much more about Parkinson's than any other neurologist we've visited in the 21 years since Jamey was diagnosed. Dr. Khandhar keeps up on the latest research and progress with PD (Parkinson's Disease). It's clear he reads everything he can get his hands on and is often asked to speak at PD events. He is active with MDS (Movement Disorders Society), and AAN (American Academy of Neurology).We go to see him about every three months and he is always professional. He takes the time to listen to our issues without acting like he's in a hurry to get to his other patients, although, I know he must be; they pack is schedule pretty full. He always has time for us. That is a big deal for those of us on this journey. Because of his high position in the medical world, we don't know anything about his home life or what he does in his free time, or whether he even has free time. He's a bit like a favorite teacher you might have had. You cannot imagine they even have to go to the bathroom like normal people! He kind of walks on water in our eyes.
So we were surprised when we visited recently and he commented on a Marvel Comics shirt Jamey was wearing. The shirt depicted a recreation of the Table of Periodic Elements using superhero initials as the symbols. Dr. Khandhar actually knew who they all were; even the seemingly obscure ones! We'd never noticed it before, but there on the lapel of Dr. Khandhar's lab coat, were several pins of Marvel Comics characters!
It was so fun to find out this hidden tidbit about Jamey's amazing Neurologist, a superhero in his own right. Maybe he feels the need to keep up on superheroes because he so closely resembles one himself! His super power has to be making PD patients feel confident, cared for and hopeful. We are so blessed to be his patients!
How many Superheroes can you name?
