Juliana Nkea Atem is a certified nurse practitioner currently working at the Dallas VA Medical Center. She received a Master's in Nursing from University of Texas (UT) Arlington and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, IA, and is certified in acute care and adult gerontology. Prior to joining the VA and fulfilling her desire to serve veterans, Dr. Atem worked for five years at UT Southwestern Movement Disorders Program. She began her work in nursing sixteen years ago and has worked in a variety of specialties. She enjoys interacting with her patients, providing patient education and demystifying some of the myths about Parkinson’s disease. She spends her free time catering to her family’s needs and enjoys listing to music and dancing as well.