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What is Neuromodulation?

Neuromodulation uses electrical stimulation or chemical agents to alter nerve activity in specific neurological sites in the body, for conditions such as:

By the Numbers

9%

Complication rate is below the national average

62%

Success rate at or above the national average

7

Full-time pain specialists, neurosurgeons, and neurologists

UR Medicine's Approach

UR Medicine's Center for Neuromodulation brings together neurologists, anesthesiologists, neurosurgeons, nurse practitioners, and therapists to offer true multidisciplinary care.

For patients with chronic pain requiring medical management, we provide ongoing, collaborative management and treatment plans. We coordinate treatment plans with referring providers, to support continuity of care.

Our neurosurgeons and pain medicine experts specialize in techniques such as DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation), SCS (Spinal Cord Stimulation), Dorsal Ganglia Stimulation, and Intrathecal Infusion Therapy.

Patient Stories

Woman Regains Life with Deep Brain Stimulation

Cindy Guentner gets a ‘new lease on life’ by benefiting from deep brain stimulation surgery.

What Sets Us Apart?

UR Medicine's Center for Neuromodulation is truly comprehensive bringing together neurologists, anesthesiologists, neurosurgeons, nurse practitioners, and therapists to offer true multidisciplinary care.

To deliver the most caring and collaborative experience possible, we work closely with patients and their providers.

  • For patients with chronic pain requiring medical management, we provide ongoing, collaborative management and treatment plans, and will coordinate the plan with the referring provider, to enhance continuity of care.
  • In order to adequately serve patients from large distances, we have several locations, which all include free parking.
  • Our program features leading edge research and clinical trials for conditions such as spine disease and neuropathic pain.

The University of Rochester Medical Center is the only institution in the Rochester metropolitan area and surrounding region able to provide the latest treatments for neurological conditions that can’t be fully cured such as Parkinson’s Disease and ongoing pain conditions.

We also lead leading-edge research and clinical trials for conditions such as spine disease and neuropathic pain. We accept most insurances, including workers’ compensation and government health plans.

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Locations

We serve you in the Rochester metropolitan area and surrounding region.

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4 locations

Neurosurgery - Brighton

2180 South Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618

Neurosurgery - Rochester

Parnall Office Building at Rochester General Hospital
1445 Portland Avenue, Suite 305
Rochester, NY 14621

Neurosurgery - Hornell
Part of St. James Hospital

St. James Medical Office Building
7309 Seneca Road North, Suite 102
Hornell, NY 14843

Neuromedicine Pain Management - Clifton Springs

200 Clifton Springs Professional Park
Clifton Springs, NY 14432

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