The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center (MAPC) and Movement Disorders Clinic is a National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence, and a wonderful resource for people with Parkinson's and their families. The Center was established in 1997 by Muhammad Ali, Jimmy Walker, a Phoenix philanthropist, and Dr. Abraham Lieberman.

Our staff is committed to providing excellence in diagnosis, treatment, therapy, research and education for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) and other movement disorders.

We invite your participation through attending our support groups, educational classes, research studies, assistance programs, conferences, recreational programs and other services.

Mission

Our center is committed to providing excellence in treatment, research, and education for patients and families affected by Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.

We provide:

• Innovative and leading-edge diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Research studies directed at improving treatment options, enhancing the quality of life for people with PD, and finding a cure.
• Educational services for people with PD, other movement disorders and their family members, the medical and healthcare community, pharmaceutical community and the public.
• Recreational programs for people with PD.
• Resources for the latest information about advances in research and treatment for PD and other movement disorders.
• A community of participation and support for people with PD, other movement disorders and their families.
• Public awareness programs to enhance the understanding of PD and other movement disorders.