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Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typically used when other depression treatments haven’t been effective.
TMS therapy was cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in October 2008 for patients suffering from depression who have not achieved satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medications.
TMS Therapy is a short outpatient procedure, performed in one of our clinical offices under the supervision of a psychiatrist. During treatment, you remain awake and alert. The typical initial course of treatment is about 20 minutes, depending on what the doctor determines is the correct protocol. Treatment is typically on weekdays over a 7 weeks period.
TMS is primarily used to treat major depressive disorder (MDD), sometimes simply called depression.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy uses short pulses of magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. TMS patients receiving TMS Therapy remain awake and alert during the procedure.
The short video to the right will give you a good understanding of what TMS is and how it might benefit you.
TMS Therapy ® is an outpatient procedure. The typical treatment course consists of at least 5 treatments per week over a 7 weeks period.
TMS Therapy is:
Non-invasive, meaning that it does not involve surgery. It does not require any anesthesia or sedation, as the patient remains awake and alert during the treatment.
Non-systemic, meaning that it is not taken by mouth and does not circulate in the bloodstream throughout the body.
FDA cleared for patients who have not benefited from prior antidepressant treatment.
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS is FDA Cleared and highly effective in treating depression.
Almost all major insurance plans cover NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS.
You can resume your day as normal right after TMS.
first reached out to Gut Feelings when I was
experiencing a number of challenging health
issues, including serious depression and
anxiety. I began seeing Dr. Mike virtually. Now, I
see him in-person in his office in Oakland.
Dr. Mike is thorough, patient, and a great
listener. He genuinely cares about me as a
person and takes the time to consider all of the
things going on in my life. I appreciate that he
is willing to consider a variety of solutions.
Thank you, Dr. Mike.
attributes of Dr Hoaglin who works so hard for
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community is so fortunate to have an MD who
embodies the best in medical care
Non Invasive
FDA Cleared
Not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy)
Can drive to & from Treatments
Covered by Most Insurances
Hundreds of Published Studies
Results in as Little as 7 Weeks
Dr. Mike Hoaglin is a psychiatrist who practices both virtually and in-person. After receiving dual engineering degrees in biomedical engineering and electrical engineering from Northwestern University, he graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and received residency training from Duke University Hospital and Brooklyn Hospital Center.
Dr. Mike Hoaglin has treated over 2,000 psychiatric patients and focuses primarily on adult general psychiatry. With various clinical and research interests, Dr. Hoaglin takes a precision approach to mental health care using validated assessments, frequent communication and specialized testing so patients can see objective improvement and feel better sooner.
He also has a special interest in the microbiome and the gut-brain axis. Many patients appreciate his care for gastrointestinal manifestations of psychiatric illness as well.
Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Adolescent Indications for Use
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
Important Safety Information
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.
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