Neuromodulation

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:

Parkinson’s Disease
Spasticity
Spasmodic torticollis
Failed back syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome
Cancer pain
Peripheral neuropathies
Dystonia
Essential tremor

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.