Movement Disorders Neurologist
Synapticure’s Movement Disorders team is led by Dr. Jaime Hatcher-Martin, a Movement Disorder Specialist who has cared for people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Disease for over a decade.
MD, FAAN
Movement Disorders Neurologist
Synapticure’s Movement Disorders team is led by Dr. Jaime Hatcher-Martin, a Movement Disorder Specialist who has cared for people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Disease for over a decade.
Request AppointmentEmory University School of Medicine (Neurology)
Emory University School of Medicine (Movement Disorders)
Medical school - Emory University School of Medicine (MD/PhD)
Undergraduate - University of South Florida (BS Biology, minor Gerontology)
Synapticure’s Parkinson’s care team is led by neurologist Dr. Jaime Hatcher-Martin. For over a decade, Dr. Martin has been caring for people with neurodegenerative diseases, specializing in movement disorders like Parkinson’s. With this insight, she recognized the unique burdens on her Parkinson’s patients. Coupled with the fact that many people living with Parkinson’s have no access to specialists, she became a leading advocate to partner telemedicine with expert neurological care.
Prior to joining Synapticure, Dr. Martin practiced at Emory University where she started her own telemedicine clinic for patients with movement disorders in Georgia in 2016, and later at SOC Telemed (now Access Telecare). She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, served as co-Chair for their Telemedicine Workgroup, where she co-authored their practice guidelines. She also serves on the Telemedicine Study Group for the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society and serves on several committees for the Huntington Study Group. Dr. Martin continues to be involved in research related to understanding the toxic exposures that cause or contribute to the meteoric rise in the incidence of Parkinson's Disease.
Hatcher-Martin JM, McKay J, Sommerfeld B, Howell J, Goldstein F, Factor SA. “Cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers in Parkinson's disease with freezing of gait: an exploratory analysis.” 2021. NPJ Parkinsons Dis. 29(7): 105.
Hatcher-Martin JM and Factor SA. 2016. Freezing of Gait: A Rare Delayed Complication of Whole Brain Radiation. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 29:129-130.
Factor SA, Hatcher-Martin JM, Morse AS, Nocera JR, Revuelta FJ. 2016. Freezing of gait that disappears: Should there be rest before Rehab? Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 28:169-170.
Hatcher-Martin JM, Shaikh AG, Factor SA. 2015. Chapter 22: Stereotypies in Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. Jankovic J and Tolosa E (eds). Wolters Kluwer. pp 233-39.
Hatcher-Martin JM, Gearing M, Steenland K, Levey AI, Miller GW, Pennell KD. 2012. Association between polychlorinated biphenyls and Parkinson's disease neuropathology. Neurotoxicology. 33 (5): 1298-1304.
Hatcher JM, Miller GW, Jones DP, Pennell KD. 2008. Chapter 16: Neurotoxicity of manufactured nanoparticles, in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology: Environmental and Health Impact. Grassian, VH (ed). John Wiley & Sons; 405-428.
Hatcher JM, Pennell KD, Miller GW. 2008. Parkinson’s diseases and pesticides: a toxicological perspective. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 29 (6): 322-329.
Hatcher JM, Richardson JR, Guillot TS, McCormack AL, Di Monte DA, Jones DP, Gearing M, Levey AI, Pennell KD, Miller GW. 2007. Elevated levels of the pesticide dieldrin are associated with Parkinson’s disease. Experimental Neurology. 204 (2): 619-630.
Hatcher JM, Delea KC, Richardson JR, Pennell KD, Miller GW. 2008. Disruption of dopamine transport by DDT and its metabolites. Neurotoxicology. 29 (4): 682-690.
Hatcher-Martin JM, Anderson EA, Busis NA, Bove RM, Cohen BH, Fritz JV, Jones EC, Shook SJ, Wolf RA. AAN Telehealth Position Statement. 2021. Neurology. 98(7): 334-339.
Cubo E, Hassan A, Bloem BR, Mari Z…Hatcher-Martin JM… on behalf of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) Telemedicine Work Group. 2020. Implementation of Telemedicine for Urgent and Ongoing Healthcare for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic: New Expectations for the Future. J Parkinsons Dis. 10(3):911-913.
Hatcher-Martin JM, Adams JL, Anderson ER, Bove R, Burrus TM, Chehrenama M, Dolan O'Brien M, Eliashiv DS, Erten-Lyons D, Giesser BS, Moo LR, Narayanaswami P, Rossi MA, Soni M, Tariq N, Tsao JW, Vargas BB, Vota SA, Wessels SR, Planalp H, Govindarajan R. 2020. Telemedicine in neurology: Telemedicine Work Group of the American Academy of Neurology Update. Neurology. 94(1):30-38.
Ben-Pazi H, Browne P, Chan P, Cubo E, Guttman M, Hassan A, Hatcher-Martin JM, Mari Z, Moukheiber E, Okubadejo NU, Shalash A, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society Telemedicine Task Force. 2018. The Promise of Telemedicine for Movement Disorders: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Invited article for Movement Disorders. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 18(5):26.
Hu WT, Howell JC, Ozturk T, Gangishetti U, Kollhoff AL, Hatcher-Martin JM, Anderson AM, Tyor WR. 2019. Front Immunol. 10:480.
Hatcher-Martin JM, Armstrong KA, Scorr LM, Factor SA. 2016. Propranolol therapy for Tardive Dyskinesia: A retrospective examination. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 32:124-126.
Arendash GW. King DL. Gordon MN. Morgan D. Hatcher JM. Hope CE. Diamond DM. 2001. Progressive, age-related behavioral impairments in transgenic mice carrying both mutant amyloid precursor protein and presenilin-1 transgenes. Brain Research. 891(1-2):42-53.
Arendash GW. Gordon MN. Diamond DM. Austin LA. Hatcher JM. Jantzen P. DiCarlo G. Wilcock D. Morgan D. 2001. Behavioral assessment of Alzheimer's transgenic mice following long-term A-beta vaccination: task specificity and correlations between A-beta deposition and spatial memory. DNA & Cell Biology. 20(11):737-44.
Gordon MN. King DL. Diamond DM. Jantzen PT. Boyett KV. Hope CE. Hatcher JM, DiCarlo G. Gottschall WP. Morgan D. Arendash GW. 2001. Correlation between cognitive deficits and A beta deposits in transgenic APP+PS1 mice. Neurobiology of Aging. 22(3):377-85.
Morgan D. Diamond DM. Gottschall PE. Ugen KE. Dickey C. Hardy J. Duff K. Jantzen P. DiCarlo G. Wilcock D. Connor K. Hatcher J. Hope C. Gordon M. Arendash GW. 2000. A-beta peptide vaccination prevents memory loss in an animal model of Alzheimer's disease. Nature. 408(6815):982-5.
2023-current: Huntington Study Group (HSG) Education Committee
2023-current: Huntington Study Group (HSG) Credentialing Committee
2021-current: American Academy of Neurology Medical Economics and Practice (MEP) Telehealth Subcommittee
2019-current: Huntington Study Group (HSG) Family Day Planning Committee
2017-current: International Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Society Telemedicine Work Group
2020-2021: Children Neurology Foundation Telehealth Initiative
2020-2021: American Academy of Neurology Innovation in Practice Work Group
2020-2021: American Academy of Neurology Teleneurology Education Curriculum for Residents Workgroup
2019-2021: Cerner Neurology Physician Advisor Council
2019-2021: American Academy of Neurology Practice Management and Technology Subcommittee
2020: American Academy of Neurology Telemedicine Reimbursement Work Group
2020: American Academy of Neurology Emergency Telemedicine Work Group
2017-2020: American Academy of Neurology Innovation Hub Working Group
2015-2019: American Academy of Neurology Telemedicine Working Group (Co-Chair)
Dr Hatcher-Martin is a great listener and I always feel better after a visit with her
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She's wonderful!
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Dr Hatcher-Martin is a great listener and I always feel better after a visit with her
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You guys are wonderful. Thank you!
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Very knowledgeable, took the time to answer all my questions
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Dr. Hatcher, Martin and her team are exceptional. They are very prompt to follow up on anything that is discussed and to get real solutions in real time for us.
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She’s very thorough and explained everything very clearly.
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We appreciate the support we receive from Dr. Jaime and Lillian. Both are super helpful along our journey.
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we love her she is very helpful and straight forward
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Not only did Dr. Martin examine John, but she took time to talk to me and what I was going through as his wife and caregiver. She was wonderful!
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Dr. Hatcher-Martin was very thorough and comforting. She answered all of my questions and provided a ton of great info and suggestions for next steps.
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Dr. Martin is extremely knowledgable and explains things in a way that is easy for a lay person to understand. She is kind , caring and very easy to talk to. We never feel rushed. As the caregiver of someone who has had Parkinson""s for 18 years, I often doubt myself as to whether I am doing everything possible to give my husband the best care. Dr. Martin has been so kind and reassuring to me. Having her to talk to and to answer my questions has taken such a load off my mind.||Also, Synapticure is an amazing resource. They do all the research and introductions to the various outside care such as physical and speech therapy. i wish they had been around years ago!
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I was pleased with the visit.
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It’s the first time that a neurologist listened to me and saw me! I am so grateful and excited about working with the doctor and Synapticure I am also much more optimistic Like a new lease on life
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Dr. Jamie Hatcher is so nice and patient with us; we are thrilled at how helpful everyone at Synapticure is.
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Very caring, great listener
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Hands down the best doctor I've ever had! Very knowledgeable, compassionate and exceptional recommendations as well as detailed follow-up.
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She was very thorough and very patient.
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Very positive
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We love her! She is helpful, kind , informative and understanding.
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Kind, caring, and insightful.
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She was excellent at answering all our questions as well as much information that was extremely helpful.
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She is kind thoughtful answers questions helpful. Very helpful!
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Not only did Dr. Martin examine John, but she took time to talk to me and what I was going through as his wife and caregiver. She was wonderful!
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Dr Jaime listened and heard me. Something that my soon to be former doctor does not. She and Erin have given me excellent referrals and I finally feel like I’m gaining some ground on this illness as much as that is possible. Her care along with my physical therapy and speech therapy are all very helpful and caring
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no I just got off the phone from a follow up call and have scheduled a genetic consult
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Dr. Jaime Hatcher-Martin always gives me the time to ensure that all my questions are answered and follows up with written information that I might need to refer back to or to better understand my options with regards to medications or supplements that might help me to deal with my current situation. She has also referred me to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy in my own town which has been very helpful to have local hands-onD assistance which would otherwise not have been available to me. The physical therapy has helped me to improve my strength in those muscles that have some potential to still strengthen as well as to obtain better overall balance to decrease my fall risk. Dr. Hatcher-Martin and the rest of the Synapticure team has made dealing with my challenges a little easier.
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She's great!
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Thanks for your compassion and expertise!
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I find everyone goes above and beyond my previous experience with a Parkinson’s doctor. Questions answered in a timely manner. Everyone is reachable. I can not tell you how much this relationship has helped my mental health
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Always a good visit with Dr. Hatcher Martin. She is able to really listen and we can concentrate on my needs.
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It was everything I had hoped for.
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Very caring, knowledgeable, and helpful.
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Dr. Hatcher is the best!!
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She covers a ton of info. My neurologist at Northwestern does not even come close. Jaime cares!
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I thought Dr. Hatcher-Martin was excellent.
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Even better than I expected! I learned a lot and Dr Hatcher offered new perspectives. She gave me practical suggestions too.
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My experience with Synapticure has been phenomenal. I have felt cared for and listened to during every interaction I have had. I wish all healthcare was like Synapticure. My appointment with Dr. Jaime Hatcher-Martin was wonderful. She was extremely knowledgeable and down to earth. She asked for, and seemed to value, my thoughts and perspectives. She asked meaningful questions, and respond to all of my questions and concerns thoughtfully and thoroughly. She took her time and I did not feel rushed or dismissed at any point. She made me feel seen, heard, and valued. I consider myself quite lucky to have her on my care team.
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Absolutely everyone I have talked to at Synapticure in the last six months has been amazing. Dr. Hatcher-Martin was thoughtful, kind, took the time to answer all my questions, recommended resources and next steps, and I felt like a real person the whole time. She was doctor #10 on my journey to an ALS diagnosis, and she was just about the only one I didn't feel dismissed by. I would highly recommend the whole Synapticure team. (Michelle E is awesome too.)
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she is great!!!!
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Always such a pleasure to meet with Dr. Martin! I always learn something new from her to help treat my husband.
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I am getting the care I was hoping for!
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things contniue to go downhill - but this is parkinsons,
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It is very reassuring to know that Dr. Martin and Erin are available to consult between my ALS Clinic visits every 3 months here in Seattle.
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We count ourselves extremely fortunate to have found Synapticure and to have access to all the expertise they bring to bear. We no longer feel alone in our fight to manage this terrible disease.
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Outstanding patient care, good listener and very informed with responses to any questions.
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Dr Jaime is compassionate, kind, educational, caring, skilled ……..a wonderful physician. We feel very blessed!
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She was very easy to talk to and answered all my questions. It was a great supplement to what my local neurologist is doing. She's very knowledgeable, more so than my local neurologist. She was very quick to send me more information about some topics I had questions about. It was a great experience to work with her.
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Dr Martin listened carefully and explained things thoroughly.
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Love that she takes time to listen to us and has practical ideas to help.
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She was very encouraging
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Can’t say enough at how grateful we to have Dr. Martin as our MDS. Our visits with have been extremely informative and emotionally soothing helping us navigate this ever challenging disease. Thank you Dr. Martin.
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She was informative and truly focused on Dennis’s specific issues.
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She is the best!!!!!! Kind compassionate and very thoughtful!
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I give Dr. Jaime a score of 5+++++|Caring, concerned, she doesn't just listen, she hears you Dr. Jaime is very competent and knowledgeable about Parkinson's. I felt confident and comfortable with her during my first visit. |We discussed my history, progress of the disease, She understood the difficulties and fears a patient experiences|When discussing my medications and deciding if and what should be changed in my protocol, she involved in me as the patient in the decision ||Of course, a good doctor needs an equally good support staff. I was referred to the most incredible Physical Therapists. I Wilshire I had known about them earlier. I m also able to see my Speech and Language therapist virtually every week.||I can not adequately express my gratitude for Dr Jaime , Care Coordinator Erin all the SYNAPTICURE men and women involved in my care||||| |
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Always informative and thorough
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The level of personalized attention is unmatched by any physician I've met with in person. She is easy to talk to, extremely knowledgeable and caring. She digs deep to learn exactly what is happening with my Parkinson's and how to best manage it.
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Dr. Hatcher-Martin was exceptionally detailed and clear & very, very friendly. I appreciated the opportunity to meet with her.
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She was kind and took a lot of time with my husband and I. She explained new medications she was prescribing and explained in detail about how the comprehensive team at Synapticure could help with the complicated process of getting these prescriptions. She was very reassuring.
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My team is always there for me
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So very pleased with Dr Martin. She is so helpful and kind.
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We feel fortunate to have Dr. Martin on our team helping us manage this journey called Parkinson’s Disease.
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Great Thorough
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Dr Jamie Hatcher Martin is a gem, in a field of dozens of neurologists, specializing in PKD: Wonderfully easy to communicate with, experienced, highly informed. Listens, understands, asks questions, offers advice, open to alternative ideas, suggestions. So glad to have found a 'female' MD, who makes the time to understand the confusion of this disease for a distressed female patient.
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She is a wonderful listener and compassionate lady. She was immensely helpful.
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DrJaimie Hatcher-Martin not only has a handle on the knowledge base of neurogical diseases, but actually shares this information so the patient leaves their appointment enlightened and educated about their condition. Dr Jaimie is a special person and doctor!
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Dr Jaime is excellent!! We love her!! So helpful and caring……and so smart!!
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As usual, Dr Hatcher-Martin was wonderful. Answered all question, gave reassurance, never rushes us. We couldn't be more pleased! We are so thankful that we found Synapticure!
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I loved talking and her listening to what was going on with me. She said after we talked a while I think you need some medicine and night so you don't bottom out every morning. Then she said but let's discuss it some more before we move forward with the additional medicine. |She also made me feel important and not like she had to go get other patients, although I know she did need to.||The other thing in general is that Synapticure is there just email a question and they will email or text or even call sometimes. They provide speech therapy which I can't get in rural GA. |They sent notes to all 3 of my other Doctors, and my other Drs. appreciated their involvement !|They are a GREAT FIT and everyone that needs care should get on board!
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She has been very patient, knowledgeable about PLS and she listens. She's been great.
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She is so helpful in answering our questions
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As it was very satisfied as the doctor had already reviewed all my information, made reference to it and clarified and added as we went
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DR Jaime was very personable. i thoroughly enjoyed the conversation.
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Dr. Hatcher was very informative and helpful. A very pleasant Dr. That truly seems to care. I think the people at Synapticure are wonderful!!
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Dr Jaime is a wealth of knowledge, she listens to me and understands what I am talking about. She spends a lot of time covering many aspects of my call, because we are not just about one little question, are we?
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Dr. Martin was excellent!
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Dr. Hatcher - Martin is the best neurologist I've ever seen, and I've been to many.
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Very professional Would reccomend Dr. Jamie to anyone.
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I am so thankful for Dr. Martin. This company has consistently proven exceeded my expectations.
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Dr. Jaimie's grasp on knowledge, coupled with experience makes her stand out in patient contact as a listener who is able to impart meaningful assistance to me at my level of understanding.
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She gave me every minute of the 75 minutes of allotted time, explaining everything in detail (and I am into detail). I am currently taking Sinimet (Carbidopa-Levodpa 25/100 mg) as prescribed by my local neurologist. She described much better than he did in telling me why he was increasing the dose, which is not a surprise considering how busy he is and a 15 - 20 minute appointment.||She gave me encouragement and also followed up with an email , contact is always available.||
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Excellent, caring, personable DR
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She makes me feel so safe and informed when we have our appointment. Dr Martin is phenomenal.
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We absolutely love our visits with Dr Hatcher-Martin. She listens to our concerns and finds answers. She has connected us with other neurologists who are in our area and can provide special services for us.
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Dr. Martin took her time and was very thorough. She has several suggestions for us and gave us information from prescriptions to genetic testing. So appreciate the ease of attending the appointment virtually.
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Visits with Dr Hatcher-Martin are always a wonderful experience. Her knowledge is extensive, her manner comforting and I always feel better prepared after our sessions.
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Dr Hatcher Martin really takes the time to listen and provides great recommendations. Her care team is excellent as well both MA Victoria and CC Michelle
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We are very happy we have zoom meetings with Dr. Martin . She is very positive and upbeat and informative during our visit . Thank you
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Dr. Hatcher-Martin is one of the nicest most compassionate doctors we have ever encountered. And so focused on the patient and their care
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It was great as usual
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Dr. Hatcher-Martin's knowledge and experience give me full confidence in her treatment recommendations. Her excellent communication skills helped me in evaluating the medicines and side effects as we settled on the choice of medicine for my changing symptoms. I'm so lucky to be her patient.
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Better than conventional in person neurologist…..she covers everything and every concern. Northwestern in Chicago has a lot to learn from her and Synapticure!
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Dr. Martin is one of the best and brilliant Doctor I have ever encountered. She explained everything to us and made sure all of our questions and concerns were covered. Absolutely Amazing!
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Dr. Hatcher Martin is very thorough in her explanations of the results of any testing that I have had. She asked questions, listens to my answers and then tries to provide real time working solutions for any issues that I may be having. Her follow ups are very thorough and timely to give me the information that she gathers to help me after our meeting. At the completion of our appointment, I always feel like I have as much information as it is available for ALS at this time and I appreciate her very much for this.
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She is friendly, not provocative, but able to do her analysis of the current situation very effectively over a video conference. I am glad to have her on my side of this battle.
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She was very knowledgeable and also very caring and helpful. She followed up on our conversation.
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DR HATCHER MARTIN IS COMPASSIONATE, KIND AND TAKES TIME TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
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Dr Hatcher-Martin took her time to explain, give examples, and made sure i understood!! she did not talk downj to me but did take time if need be, to put it in laymans terms.
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