New Technology Used to Treat Parkinson's Disease
Deep brain stimulation has shown promise in treating conditions such as Parkinson's disease. This piece discusses how scientists are now using the technology to eavesdrop on problem neural circuits.
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The Stanford Movement Disorders Center provides the full range of care for people with all types of movement disorders. Our movement disorder experts partner with you to create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and goals.
The Center is one of 24 Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Research Centers of Excellence, helping to advance LBD care, community outreach, and connecting patients with the latest LBD clinical trials.
The Stanford Movement Disorders Center (SMDC) offers you the latest advances in medical and surgical treatment. In addition, our patients have the opportunity to be involved in leading-edge clinical trials. Our team is dedicated to translating recent discoveries into effective therapies to help improve your quality of life.
Our thorough evaluation process includes clinical, kinematic (motor control), electrophysiological, laboratory and radiological (imaging) diagnostic evaluations. The SMDC consists of multiple clinics that focus on specific conditions or treatments. In each clinic, our specialists collaborate to provide you with comprehensive care.
The subspecialty clinics that are part of the SMDC include:
Depending on your needs, you may work with:
The team also works with experts in:
Deep brain stimulation has shown promise in treating conditions such as Parkinson's disease. This piece discusses how scientists are now using the technology to eavesdrop on problem neural circuits.
The Stanford Balance Center is one of few medical centers in the country to offer an interdisciplinary program for comprehensive testing and community outreach.
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.
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.
Appointments are available by physician referral only. Ask your doctor's office to fax a letter of referral, contact information, insurance information and records to 650-723-6002. We will review your records and contact you about an appointment.
International Patients
Phone: +1 650-723-8561
Email: IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org
Phone: 1-866-742-4811
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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 Referring Physicians.
Fax a referral form with supporting documentation to 650-320-9443.