Notice: Users may be experiencing issues with displaying some pages on stanfordhealthcare.org. We are working closely with our technical teams to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience.
 

See details about our updated masking policy »

Deep Brain Stimulation Program

Stanford Health Care Neuroscience

Deep Brain Stimulation Program

The Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Program uses minimally invasive, non-destructive and reversible techniques to help patients with movement disorders, psychiatric disorders, seizures, and certain types of chronic pain.

Deep Brain Stimulation Program
213 Quarry Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-723-6469 Getting Here
Clinic image
Maps & Directions
Maps & Directions
213 Quarry Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Phone: 650-723-6469 Getting Here »
Make an appointment

Our Doctors

Care and Treatment

DBS Programming Clinic

All of our movement disorders specialists, physician assistants, and nurse coordinators have specialized training in DBS programming. The team uses the Stanford Kinematic Lab's data-driven approach to measure the effect of DBS adjustments. 

Your initial DBS programming visit is a comprehensive evaluation of all of the electrodes on the DBS leads, before DBS starts. Using this information, we can set the initial DBS parameters with great accuracy. We refer to this road map over the years, as the deep brain stimulator is continually adjusted. You may take this map with you if you move or receive programming elsewhere. 

Stanford Health Care Now

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s Disease, Essential Tremor, and Epilepsy

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help reset faulty brain signals that cause symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and epilepsy. In this procedure, also called neuromodulation, doctors implant a device that produces electrical impulses to disrupt irregular brain signals that cause involuntary movements. Stanford Health Care’s sophisticated technology and data-driven approach enable us to program your stimulator settings for optimal results.

A Cartoonist Gains the Ability to Draw Again—In the Operating Room

Tim, a cartoonist, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease after he started losing his ability to draw. He came to Stanford Health Care to receive deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment. Watch to hear Tim and his health care team describe the moment when Tim regained his ability to draw in the operating room and learn about treatment options for Parkinson’s disease.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

Open Trials Closed Trials

For Patients

For your convenience, you may check in for all same-day appointments at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center through a centralized, check-in desk near the front lobby. In addition to all outpatient services, you also can access onsite pre-surgery consultations at the center.

Stanford Health Care is known worldwide for the advanced patient care provided by its doctors and staff. We also provide a wide range of guest services and amenities to our patients and visitors. Learn more about preparing for a hospital stay, billing and financial services, and our other support programs in Patients & Visitors.  

International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org

Call us to make an appointment

650-723-6469

Resources

For Health Care Professionals

PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Phone: 1-866-742-4811 
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday – Friday,  8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

TRANSFER CENTER

Phone: 1-800-800-1551,  24 hours - 7 days a week

Stanford Health Care provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as provides the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.

HOW TO REFER

Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.

  • Send referrals online
  • Place radiology orders
  • View referral status
  • Access medical records

Learn More About PRISM »


Log in to prism
Make an Appointment

To request an appointment, call 650-723-6469.