Double Board-Certified Neurologist Raises Concern: President Biden May Be Showing Signs of Vascular Dementia, Not Parkinson’s
Amid growing public speculation and media buzz about President Joe Biden’s health, a respected neurologist has weighed in — but not with the diagnosis many expected.
Dr. Russell Surasky, a double board-certified neurologist and addiction specialist, believes the 81-year-old U.S. President may not be showing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease at all.
Instead, he suggests the more likely concern is vascular dementia, a condition linked to reduced blood flow to the brain, often caused by cardiovascular issues.
In his professional opinion, Biden’s history of atrial fibrillation and past brain aneurysms could point to a greater risk of vascular-related cognitive decline.
Dr. Surasky emphasized that President Biden does not exhibit key signs of Parkinson’s — such as a shuffling gait, tremors at rest, or muscle rigidity — often seen in classic cases.
Instead, Surasky recommends a thorough neurological workup that includes advanced memory and motor function testing, alongside an MRI of the brain, which is considered essential in identifying early indicators of vascular dementia.
As the nation prepares for another election cycle, questions about the cognitive health of leaders remain not just politically charged but medically significant.
Experts like Dr. Surasky remind us that transparency and proper testing — not speculation — are what the public deserves.
