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Neurosurgeon Casey Halpern is an expert in deep brain stimulation and his greatest delight is seeing his patients regain a normal life after treatment.
Casey H. Halpern, MD
Functional neurosurgeon
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and, by courtesy, of Neurology and of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University Medical Center
Bio:
Casey H. Halpern, MD, is Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and, by courtesy, of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr. Halpern received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Neurological Surgery and a fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania. He focuses on the surgical treatment of movement disorders and epilepsy and has particular interest in minimally invasive surgical approaches, as well as neurostimulation procedures.
Surgical focus:
Deep brain stimulation
Laser ablation
Movement disorder surgery
Voice tremor
Epilepsy surgery
Psychiatric disease
Chronic pain
Cancer-derived pain
Trigeminal neuralgia
Hemifacial spasm
Surgical focus:
Deep brain stimulation
Laser ablation
Movement disorder surgery
Voice tremor
Epilepsy surgery
Psychiatric disease
Chronic pain
Cancer-derived pain
Trigeminal neuralgia
Hemifacial spasm
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto , CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Medical Education: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania (2007) PA
- Internship: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania (2008) PA
- Fellowship: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania (2013) PA
- Residency: Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania (2014) PA
- B.A., University of Pennsylvania (2003)
- Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (2014)
- Internship, University of Pennsylvania Health System, General Surgery (2008)
- Residency, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Neurosurgery (2014)
- M.D., University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2007)
Publications
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Re: Halpern CH, Milby AH, Wensheng G, et al. Clearance of the cervical spine in clinically nonevaluable trauma patients. Spine 2010; 35: 1721-8
Halpern, C. H., Stein, S. C., & Milby, A. H. (2011). Re: Halpern CH, Milby AH, Wensheng G, et al. Clearance of the cervical spine in clinically nonevaluable trauma patients. Spine 2010; 35: 1721-8. SPINE, 36(14), 1165–1166. -
Re: Halpern CH, Milby AH, Wensheng G, et al. Clearance of the cervical spine in clinically nonevaluable trauma patients. Spine 2010; 35:1721-8. RESPONSE
Halpern, C. H., Schuster, J. M., Stein, S. C., & Milby, A. H. (2011). Re: Halpern CH, Milby AH, Wensheng G, et al. Clearance of the cervical spine in clinically nonevaluable trauma patients. Spine 2010; 35:1721-8. RESPONSE. SPINE, 36(14), 1167–1168. -
Deep Brain Stimulation of the Nucleus Accumbens Attenuates Binge Eating in Mice
Halpern, C. (2012). Deep Brain Stimulation of the Nucleus Accumbens Attenuates Binge Eating in Mice. BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 71(8), 304S–304S. -
Sex Differences in Deep Brain Stimulation Amelioration of Binge Eating
Siegel, C. M., Halpern, C. H., & Bale, T. (2012). Sex Differences in Deep Brain Stimulation Amelioration of Binge Eating. BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 71(8), 306S–306S.
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Deep brain stimulation and obesity RESPONSE
Halpern, C. H., Wolf, J. A., Jaggi, J. L., Grady, M. S., & Baltuch, G. H. (2013). Deep brain stimulation and obesity RESPONSE. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 118(2), 487–487.
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Longevity Analysis of Currently Available Deep Brain Stimulation Devices
Halpern, C. H., McGill, K. R., Baltuch, G. H., & Jaggi, J. L. (2011). Longevity Analysis of Currently Available Deep Brain Stimulation Devices. STEREOTACTIC AND FUNCTIONAL NEUROSURGERY, 89(1), 1–5.
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Carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to an osteophyte of the trapezium
Mascitelli, J. R., Halpern, C. H., Dolinskas, C. A., Zager, E. L., & Welch, W. C. (2011). Carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to an osteophyte of the trapezium. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE, 18(11), 1558–1559.
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Expanding applications of deep brain stimulation: a potential therapeutic role in obesity and addiction management
Halpern, C. H., Torres, N., Hurtig, H. I., Wolf, J. A., Stephen, J., Oh, M. Y., … Baltuch, G. H. (2011). Expanding applications of deep brain stimulation: a potential therapeutic role in obesity and addiction management. ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA, 153(12), 2293–2306.
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The Effect of Intraventricular Trajectory on Brain Shift in Deep Brain Stimulation
Kramer, D. R., Halpern, C. H., Danish, S. F., Jaggi, J. L., & Baltuch, G. H. (2012). The Effect of Intraventricular Trajectory on Brain Shift in Deep Brain Stimulation. STEREOTACTIC AND FUNCTIONAL NEUROSURGERY, 90(1), 20–24.
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Deep brain stimulation compared with methadone maintenance for the treatment of heroin dependence: a threshold and cost-effectiveness analysis
Stephen, J. H., Halpern, C. H., Barrios, C. J., Balmuri, U., Pisapia, J. M., Wolf, J. A., … Stein, S. C. (2012). Deep brain stimulation compared with methadone maintenance for the treatment of heroin dependence: a threshold and cost-effectiveness analysis. ADDICTION, 107(3), 624–634.
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Use of magnetic perfusion-weighted imaging to determine epidermal growth factor receptor variant III expression in glioblastoma
Tykocinski, E. S., Grant, R. A., Kapoor, G. S., Krejza, J., Bohman, L.-E., Gocke, T. A., … O'Rourke, D. M. (2012). Use of magnetic perfusion-weighted imaging to determine epidermal growth factor receptor variant III expression in glioblastoma. NEURO-ONCOLOGY, 14(5), 613–623.
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Self-administered preoperative antiseptic wash to prevent postoperative infection after deep brain stimulation
Halpern, C. H., Mitchell, G. W., Paul, A., Kramer, D. R., McGill, K. R., Buonacuore, D., … Baltuch, G. H. (2012). Self-administered preoperative antiseptic wash to prevent postoperative infection after deep brain stimulation. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL, 40(5), 431–433.
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Implications for programming strategy of the location of the active contact in subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation
Connolly, P. J., Halpern, C. H., Baltuch, G. H., Danish, S. F., & Jaggi, J. L. (2012). Implications for programming strategy of the location of the active contact in subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE, 19(7), 1029–1031.
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Durability of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery A Meta-Regression Study
Attiah, M. A., Halpern, C. H., Balmuri, U., Vinai, P., Mehta, S., Baltuch, G. H., … Stein, S. C. (2012). Durability of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery A Meta-Regression Study. ANNALS OF SURGERY, 256(2), 251–254.
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Error Reduction with Routine Checklist Use during Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
Kramer, D. R., Halpern, C. H., Connolly, P. J., Jaggi, J. L., & Baltuch, G. H. (2012). Error Reduction with Routine Checklist Use during Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery. STEREOTACTIC AND FUNCTIONAL NEUROSURGERY, 90(4), 255–259.
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Pediatric indications for deep brain stimulation
Difrancesco, M. F., Halpern, C. H., Hurtig, H. H., Baltuch, G. H., & Heuer, G. G. (2012). Pediatric indications for deep brain stimulation. CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM, 28(10), 1701–1714.
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Can Broad-Range 16S Ribosomal Ribonucleic Acid Gene Polymerase Chain Reactions Improve the Diagnosis of Bacterial Meningitis? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Srinivasan, L., Pisapia, J. M., Shah, S. S., Halpern, C. H., & Harris, M. C. (2012). Can Broad-Range 16S Ribosomal Ribonucleic Acid Gene Polymerase Chain Reactions Improve the Diagnosis of Bacterial Meningitis? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. ANNALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, 60(5), 609–620.
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Amelioration of Binge Eating by Nucleus Accumbens Shell Deep Brain Stimulation in Mice Involves D2 Receptor Modulation
Halpern, C. H., Tekriwal, A., Santollo, J., Keating, J. G., Wolf, J. A., Daniels, D., & Bale, T. L. (2013). Amelioration of Binge Eating by Nucleus Accumbens Shell Deep Brain Stimulation in Mice Involves D2 Receptor Modulation. JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE, 33(17), 7122-?
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Ethical considerations in deep brain stimulation for psychiatric illness
Grant, R. A., Halpern, C. H., Baltuch, G. H., O'Reardon, J. P., & Caplan, A. (2014). Ethical considerations in deep brain stimulation for psychiatric illness. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCE, 21(1), 1–5.
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A step-wise approach to deep brain stimulation in mice
Halpern, C. H., Attiah, M. A., Tekriwal, A., & Baltuch, G. H. (2014). A step-wise approach to deep brain stimulation in mice. ACTA NEUROCHIRURGICA, 156(8), 1515–1521.
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Perfusion-weighted imaging identifies MR surrogates of malignant glioma molecular subtypes
Whitmore, R., Halpern, C., Kapoor, G., Wolf, R., Woo, J., Baccon, J., … O'Rourke, D. (2007). Perfusion-weighted imaging identifies MR surrogates of malignant glioma molecular subtypes. NEURO-ONCOLOGY, 9(4), 577–578.
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Dissociable numerosity and executive components of quantifier knowledge
Troiani, V., Peelle, J. E., Halpern, C., Clark, R., & Grossman, M. (2007). Dissociable numerosity and executive components of quantifier knowledge. BRAIN AND LANGUAGE, 103(1-2), 12–13.
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Brain shift during deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson's disease
Halpern, C. H., Danish, S. F., Baltuch, G. H., & Jaggi, J. L. (2008). Brain shift during deep brain stimulation surgery for Parkinson's disease. STEREOTACTIC AND FUNCTIONAL NEUROSURGERY, 86(1), 37–43.
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Deep brain stimulation for epilepsy
Halpern, C. H., Samadani, U., Litt, B., Jaggi, J. L., & Baltuch, G. H. (2008). Deep brain stimulation for epilepsy. NEUROTHERAPEUTICS, 5(1), 59–67.
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Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy and depression
Milby, A. H., Halpern, C. H., & Baltuch, G. H. (2008). Vagus nerve stimulation for epilepsy and depression. NEUROTHERAPEUTICS, 5(1), 75–85.
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Traumatic coagulopathy: The effect of brain injury
Halpern, C. H., Reilly, P. M., Turtz, A. R., & Stein, S. C. (2008). Traumatic coagulopathy: The effect of brain injury. JOURNAL OF NEUROTRAUMA, 25(8), 997–1001.
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Deep brain stimulation in the treatment of obesity
Halpern, C. H., Wolf, J. A., Bale, T. L., Stunkard, A. J., Danish, S. F., Grossman, M., … Baltuch, G. H. (2008). Deep brain stimulation in the treatment of obesity. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 109(4), 625–634.
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Prevalence of cervical spinal injury in trauma
Milby, A. H., Halpern, C. H., Guo, W., & Stein, S. C. (2008). Prevalence of cervical spinal injury in trauma. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 25(5).
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Vagus Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy
Milby, A. H., Halpern, C. H., & Baltuch, G. H. (2009). Vagus Nerve Stimulation in the Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy. NEUROTHERAPEUTICS, 6(2), 228–237.
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Cognition of the following bilateral deep brain stimulation surgery subthalamic nucleus for Parkinson's disease
Halpern, C. H., Rick, J. H., Danish, S. F., Grossman, M., & Baltuch, G. H. (2009). Cognition of the following bilateral deep brain stimulation surgery subthalamic nucleus for Parkinson's disease. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY, 24(5), 443–451.
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SUBCUTANEOUS HEPARIN FOR PROPHYLAXIS OF VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM IN DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION SURGERY: EVIDENCE FROM A DECISION ANALYSIS
Bauman, J. A., Church, E., Halpern, C. H., Danish, S. F., Zaghloul, K. A., Jaggi, J. L., … Baltuch, G. H. (2009). SUBCUTANEOUS HEPARIN FOR PROPHYLAXIS OF VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM IN DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION SURGERY: EVIDENCE FROM A DECISION ANALYSIS. NEUROSURGERY, 65(2), 276–280.
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Deep brain stimulation in the treatment of refractory epilepsy: Update on current data and future directions
Lega, B. C., Halpern, C. H., Jaggi, J. L., & Baltuch, G. H. (2010). Deep brain stimulation in the treatment of refractory epilepsy: Update on current data and future directions. NEUROBIOLOGY OF DISEASE, 38(3), 354–360.
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Intracerebral microdialysis during deep brain stimulation surgery
Kilpatrick, M., Church, E., Danish, S., Stiefel, M., Jaggi, J., Halpern, C., … Baltuch, G. (2010). Intracerebral microdialysis during deep brain stimulation surgery. JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE METHODS, 190(1), 106–111.
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Clearance of the Cervical Spine in Clinically Unevaluable Trauma Patients
Halpern, C. H., Milby, A. H., Guo, W., Schuster, J. M., Gracias, V. H., & Stein, S. C. (2010). Clearance of the Cervical Spine in Clinically Unevaluable Trauma Patients. SPINE, 35(18), 1721–1728.
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Best surgical practices: a stepwise approach to the University of Pennsylvania deep brain stimulation protocol
Kramer, D. R., Halpern, C. H., Buonacore, D. L., McGill, K. R., Hurtig, H. I., Jaggi, J. L., & Baltuch, G. H. (2010). Best surgical practices: a stepwise approach to the University of Pennsylvania deep brain stimulation protocol. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 29(2).
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Deep brain stimulation compared with bariatric surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity: a decision analysis study
Pisapia, J. M., Halpern, C. H., Williams, N. N., Wadden, T. A., Baltuch, G. H., & Stein, S. C. (2010). Deep brain stimulation compared with bariatric surgery for the treatment of morbid obesity: a decision analysis study. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 29(2).
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Gene-environment contributions to the development of infant vagal reactivity: The interaction of dopamine and maternal sensitivity
Propper, C., Moore, G. A., Mills-Koonce, W. R., Halpern, C. T., Hill-Soderlund, A. L., Calkins, S. D., … Cox, M. (2008). Gene-environment contributions to the development of infant vagal reactivity: The interaction of dopamine and maternal sensitivity. CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 79(5), 1377–1394.
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Deep brain stimulation for vocal tremor: a comprehensive, multidisciplinary methodology.
Ho, A. L., Erickson-DiRenzo, E., Pendharkar, A. V., Sung, C.-K., & Halpern, C. H. (2015). Deep brain stimulation for vocal tremor: a comprehensive, multidisciplinary methodology. Neurosurgical Focus, 38(6), E6-?
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Obesity.
Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Zhang, M., Pendharkar, A. V., Azagury, D. E., Bohon, C., & Halpern, C. H. (2015). Deep Brain Stimulation for Obesity. Cureus, 7(3).
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Deep brain stimulation for obesity: rationale and approach to trial design.
Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Pendharkar, A. V., Azagury, D. E., Bohon, C., & Halpern, C. H. (2015). Deep brain stimulation for obesity: rationale and approach to trial design. Neurosurgical Focus, 38(6), E8-?
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Vocal Tremor: A Technical Report.
Ho, A. L., Choudhri, O., Sung, C. K., DiRenzo, E. E., & Halpern, C. H. (2015). Deep Brain Stimulation for Essential Vocal Tremor: A Technical Report. Cureus, 7(3).
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Deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer disease: a decision and cost-effectiveness analysis
Mirsaeedi-Farahani, K., Halpern, C. H., Baltuch, G. H., Wolk, D. A., & Stein, S. C. (2015). Deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer disease: a decision and cost-effectiveness analysis. JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY, 262(5), 1191–1197.
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Deep brain stimulation for obesity: rationale and approach to trial design
Ho, A. L., Sussman, E. S., Pendharkar, A. V., Azagury, D. E., Bohon, C., & Halpern, C. H. (2015). Deep brain stimulation for obesity: rationale and approach to trial design. NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS, 38(6).
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Long-term quality of life after posterior cervical foraminotomy for radiculopathy
Faught, R. W., Church, E. W., Halpern, C. H., Balmuri, U., Attiah, M. A., Stein, S. C., … Simeone, F. A. (2016). Long-term quality of life after posterior cervical foraminotomy for radiculopathy. CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY, 142, 22–25.
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Stereotactic laser ablation of the splenium for intractable epilepsy.
Ho, A. L., Miller, K. J., Cartmell, S., Inoyama, K., Fisher, R. S., & Halpern, C. H. (2016). Stereotactic laser ablation of the splenium for intractable epilepsy. Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports, 5, 23–26.
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Long-term quality of life after posterior cervical foraminotomy for radiculopathy.
Faught, R. W., Church, E. W., Halpern, C. H., Balmuri, U., Attiah, M. A., Stein, S. C., … Simeone, F. A. (2016). Long-term quality of life after posterior cervical foraminotomy for radiculopathy. Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 142, 22–25.
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Wiring and Molecular Features of Prefrontal Ensembles Representing Distinct Experiences
Ye, L., Allen, W. E., Thompson, K. R., Tian, Q., Hsueh, B., Ramakrishnan, C., … Deisseroth, K. (2016). Wiring and Molecular Features of Prefrontal Ensembles Representing Distinct Experiences. CELL, 165(7), 1776–1788.
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Predicting variation in subject thermal response during transcranial magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound surgery: Comparison in seventeen subject datasets.
Vyas, U., Ghanouni, P., Halpern, C. H., Elias, J., & Pauly, K. B. (2016). Predicting variation in subject thermal response during transcranial magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound surgery: Comparison in seventeen subject datasets. Medical Physics, 43(9), 5170-?
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A Randomized Trial of Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Essential Tremor.
Elias, W. J., Lipsman, N., Ondo, W. G., Ghanouni, P., Kim, Y. G., Lee, W., … Chang, J. W. (2016). A Randomized Trial of Focused Ultrasound Thalamotomy for Essential Tremor. New England Journal of Medicine, 375(8), 730–39.
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Stereotactic Bony Trajectory Preservation for Responsive Neurostimulator Lead Placement Following Depth EEG Recording.
Miller, K., & Halpern, C. H. (2016). Stereotactic Bony Trajectory Preservation for Responsive Neurostimulator Lead Placement Following Depth EEG Recording. Cure¯Us, 8(3).
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Vocal Tremor: Novel Therapeutic Target for Deep Brain Stimulation.
Ravikumar, V. K., Ho, A. L., Parker, J. J., Erickson-DiRenzo, E., & Halpern, C. H. (2016). Vocal Tremor: Novel Therapeutic Target for Deep Brain Stimulation. Brain Sciences, 6(4).
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Deep brain stimulation of the nucleus accumbens for the treatment of addiction
Mueller, U. J., Voges, J., Steiner, J., Galazky, I., Heinze, H.-J., Moeller, M., … Kuhn, J. (2013). Deep brain stimulation of the nucleus accumbens for the treatment of addiction. ADDICTION REVIEWS, 1282, 119–28.
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Dissociation of numbers and objects in corticobasal degeneration and semantic dementia
Halpern, C. H., Glosser, G., Clark, R., Gee, J., Moore, P., Dennis, K., … Grossman, M. (2004). Dissociation of numbers and objects in corticobasal degeneration and semantic dementia. NEUROLOGY, 62(7), 1163–69.
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Brief Pain Inventory-Facial minimum clinically important difference
Sandhu, S. K., Halpern, C. H., Vakhshori, V., Mirsaeedi-Farahani, K., Farrar, J. T., & Lee, J. Y. K. (2015). Brief Pain Inventory-Facial minimum clinically important difference. JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY, 122(1), 180–90.
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Verbal mediation of number knowledge: Evidence from semantic dementia and corticobasal degeneration
Halpern, C., Clark, R., Moore, P., Antani, S., Colcher, A., & Grossman, M. (2004). Verbal mediation of number knowledge: Evidence from semantic dementia and corticobasal degeneration. BRAIN AND COGNITION, 56(1), 107–15.
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Cervical laminoforaminotomy for radiculopathy: Symptomatic and functional outcomes in a large cohort with long-term follow-up.
Church, E. W., Halpern, C. H., Faught, R. W., Balmuri, U., Attiah, M. A., Hayden, S., … Simeone, F. A. (2014). Cervical laminoforaminotomy for radiculopathy: Symptomatic and functional outcomes in a large cohort with long-term follow-up. Surgical Neurology International, 5, S536–43.
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Calculation impairment in neurodegenerative diseases
Halpern, C., McMillan, C., Moore, P., Dennis, K., & Grossman, M. (2003). Calculation impairment in neurodegenerative diseases. JOURNAL OF THE NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES, 208(1-2), 31–38.
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Too much to count on: Impaired very small numbers in corticobasal degeneration
Halpern, C., Clark, R., Moore, P., Cross, K., & Grossman, M. (2007). Too much to count on: Impaired very small numbers in corticobasal degeneration. BRAIN AND COGNITION, 64(2), 144–49.
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Deep brain stimulation in neurologic disorders
Halpern, C., Hurtig, H., Jaggi, J., Grossman, M., Won, M., & Baltuch, G. (2007). Deep brain stimulation in neurologic disorders. PARKINSONISM & RELATED DISORDERS, 13(1), 1–16.
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Modulation of excitation on parvalbumin interneurons by neuroligin-3 regulates the hippocampal network
Polepalli, J. S., Wu, H., Goswami, D., Halpern, C. H., Sudhof, T. C., & Malenka, R. C. (2017). Modulation of excitation on parvalbumin interneurons by neuroligin-3 regulates the hippocampal network. NATURE NEUROSCIENCE, 20(2), 219–29.
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Awake versus asleep deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease: a critical comparison and meta-analysis.
Ho, A. L., Ali, R., Connolly, I. D., Henderson, J. M., Dhall, R., Stein, S. C., & Halpern, C. H. (2017). Awake versus asleep deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease: a critical comparison and meta-analysis. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry.
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Patient Comments
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SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Already have recommended this surgeon!
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
Good.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
Dr. Casey Halpern was great from beginning of my surgery to now (follow up). Everyone who was with me, during my surgery to now has been great!
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
I had more time to talk about my treatment for surgery and therapy.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
High level treatment.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
Dr. Halpern was nothing short of wonderful. He was extremely kind, knowledgeable, understanding, etc. I trust him to give me accurate and compassionate information.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
I wish there would be more professionals like Dr. Halpern at Stanford Hospital, compassionate and humane towards patients who are in horrible chronic pain like myself. I wish there would be other patients like Dr. Halpern willing to take any case no matter how complicated it is, and not like other doctors who are just cherry pickers "taking only easy cases."
SHC Patient, May 2017
Dr. Halpern's first attempt to place wires of spinal cord stimulator was unsuccessful. His second attempt was only partially successful. I still have an unexplained puffiness on the spine.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Dr. Halpern was brilliant, insightful at identifying alternative diagnoses of my problems that other doctors had not considered. He did a great job of explaining his theories and solutions to us.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Very good and helpful.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Great doctor.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. Halpern is a kind, caring neurosurgeon. He spent 1 hour explaining the problem and possible solutions. He is one of a kind!
SHC Patient, Dec 2016
Dr. Halpern gave us a thorough examination of the procedure. He answered all our questions and guided us to make the decision to have surgery.
SHC Patient, Nov 2016
Dr. Halpern is great! He spends as much time with me as I need and helps explore all options for treatment. I feel like he really pays attention to what is best for me and that his treatment plans are logical and thoughtful.
SHC Patient, Oct 2016
Very professional.
SHC Patient, Sep 2016
My experience both with Dr. Qian, Dr. Prasad, and Dr. Halpern were all incredibly helpful. I felt they all provided as much time as possible to me and made me feel better about my condition and potential ways of dealing with the issue.
SHC Patient, Jul 2016
If only this surgeon could be my full-time pain management provider - he's been amazing to work with!
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I feel very blessed to be a Stanford patient!
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Coagulations for their work and I will recommend.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
I would rate Dr. Halpern much higher if possible! From our first visit, he is always very personable & keeps us at ease during difficult situations.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Dr. Halpern always makes us comfortable and spends as much time with us as needed. We have been through so much in the past two years and I can not imagine having any other surgeon, he cares so much and makes me feel safe before and after surgery.
SHC Patient, Apr 2016
Dr. Halpern is an amazing doctor. I feel like he really cares about my health. I am blessed he is my doctor.
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
All friendly an care!
SHC Patient, Mar 2016
/dr. Halpern is a young, brilliant doctor, who, in my opinion, will have an outstanding career in medicine.
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
Dr. Halpern is the best doctor I've seen in years! He spent more time with me than I expected. He explained my condition in great detail and showed me how he proposes to correct it, should I choose surgery in the future. He also explained the various spinal cord stimulators with me and suggested how to go about evaluating the options. The follow-up response after the visit was immediate.
SHC Patient, Feb 2016
Doctor Halpern is great!
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Thorough and insightful review/analysis.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Dr Halpern really cared about my situation during the visit and took the time to get to know me and I could tell he was very interestered in my medical history before the visit. he even addressed emails I had beforehand visit so he was more prepared
SHC Patient, Aug 2015
I liked the care provider sharing some of his thoughts about his options approaching surgery. I understood that he had been thinking about my particular brain and the variety of choices he could make for the best results. I certainly felt I was seen as an individual by a skilled surgeon interested in more than the expected details of doing the surgery.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Great.
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
Dr. Halpern is a very kind, caring doctor who shows respect & caring and healed me with dignity in all my visits. He is the BEST!!
SHC Patient, Jul 2015
I feel very confident in Dr. Halpern's care.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
Excellent.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Everyone from the cleaning people to the surgeon have been wonderful. I cannot say enough about Dr. Halpern or Lawrence his P.A.
SHC Patient, May 2015
I am very thankful for Dr. Halpern. His dedication & passion for helping others shines through in all he does.
SHC Patient, Feb 2015
He's the very best there is. Dr. Halpern Casey HMD.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Dr. Halpern is VERY patient oriented - excellent.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
No bad experience.
SHC Patient, Dec 2014
Doctor Halpern was absolutely great!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!
SHC Patient, Nov 2014
Very impressed & pleased with Dr. Halpern & looking forward to working w/him.
SHC Patient, Dec 2017
Already have recommended this surgeon!
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
Good.
SHC Patient, Nov 2017
Dr. Casey Halpern was great from beginning of my surgery to now (follow up). Everyone who was with me, during my surgery to now has been great!
SHC Patient, Aug 2017
I had more time to talk about my treatment for surgery and therapy.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
High level treatment.
SHC Patient, Jul 2017
Dr. Halpern was nothing short of wonderful. He was extremely kind, knowledgeable, understanding, etc. I trust him to give me accurate and compassionate information.
SHC Patient, Jun 2017
I wish there would be more professionals like Dr. Halpern at Stanford Hospital, compassionate and humane towards patients who are in horrible chronic pain like myself. I wish there would be other patients like Dr. Halpern willing to take any case no matter how complicated it is, and not like other doctors who are just cherry pickers "taking only easy cases."
SHC Patient, May 2017
Dr. Halpern's first attempt to place wires of spinal cord stimulator was unsuccessful. His second attempt was only partially successful. I still have an unexplained puffiness on the spine.
SHC Patient, Apr 2017
Dr. Halpern was brilliant, insightful at identifying alternative diagnoses of my problems that other doctors had not considered. He did a great job of explaining his theories and solutions to us.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Very good and helpful.
SHC Patient, Feb 2017
Great doctor.
SHC Patient, Jan 2017
Dr. Halpern is a kind, caring neurosurgeon. He spent 1 hour explaining the problem and possible solutions. He is one of a kind!
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