The Center for Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the nation’s leading centers in developing neuromodulation treatments for a wide range of diseases and conditions including Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia and obsessive compulsive disorder. Neuromodulation, which involves the use of implantable devices that alter nervous system activity through the use of electrical stimulation, is one of the fastest-growing medical specialties.

What is neuromodulation?

Neuromodulation treatments involve using technology that acts directly upon nerves. It is the alteration of nerve activity by delivering electrical stimulation directly to a target area. It is one of the fastest-growing medical specialties. The Center for Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center offers multiple neuromodulation treatments including deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound ablation.

Why choose the Ohio State Center for Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation?

Nationally Recognized: Ohio State is routinely recognized for our excellence in neurosurgery, neurology and neuromodulation.

Most Experienced Neuromodulation Team in the United States: The physicians of the Center for Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center perform thousands of neuromodulation surgical procedures each year for patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, traumatic brain injury and obsessive compulsive disorder.  

Research: We are exploring how deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound ablation and spinal cord stimulation can treat other chronic disabilities and diseases.

Learn more about brain and spine neurological conditions at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Hear from our patients about their experience with DBS

Back to golfing after DBS

John was only 50 years old when he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease. When medications stopped working, John visited the Ohio State Center for Neuromodulation where he underwent DBS. Since having the procedure done, John is back to the things he loved: golfing and traveling with his wife.

No more tremors

Judy had been a painter for more than 60 years, but her ability to create artwork was tested when she was diagnosed with essential tremor. She underwent DBS at the Ohio State Center for Neuromodulation and today, she's back to painting and making new art.

Running without tremors

When Lon was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, his days centered around controlling the symptoms. After being evaluated at the Ohio State Center for Neuromodulation, he underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS). Now he’s actively enjoying his life again.

Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s tremors

Our providers

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Zachary Jordan, MD

Neurology

Clarisse Goas, MS, CNP

Clarisse Goas, APRN-CNP

Neurology

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Michelle Lozano, APRN-CNP

Neurosurgery

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Rozena Davis, APRN-CNP

Neurology

Brian Dalm, MD

Brian Dalm, MD

Neurosurgery

Deep Brain Stimulation

What is Deep Brain Stimulation?

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a commonly performed surgical procedure for patients with Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor or dystonia. DBS treats a variety of disabling neurological symptoms including tremor, rigidity, stiffness, slowed movement and walking problems.

DBS electrodes are implanted into the brain and connected to a small pacemaker-like programmable device that has been implanted into the chest or abdominal wall (no exposed hardware). The electrodes deliver tiny electrical signals that calm abnormal brain signals, alleviating disabling symptoms, such as tremors, and restoring function to the patient.

We frequently treat patients with these diagnoses:

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