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Neuromodulation for Movement Disorders & Pain

Neuromodulation for
Movement Disorders & Pain

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About us

Dr. Pouratian

Comprehensive treatment options

The UCLA Neuromodulation for Movement Disorders and Pain Program provides comprehensive treatment options for patients with Parkinson's Disease, movement disorders, chronic pain conditions and psychiatric disorders.

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Non-invasive treatments

MrgFUS focused ultrasound

MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound for Essential Tremor

UCLA is the only hospital in Southern California that offers non-invasive treatment for Essential Tremor. MRgFUS is a technique which uses high intensity focused ultrasound energy waves to heat up a precise target in the brain, creating a permanent lesion.

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Patient Stories

playing guitar during surgery

Surgery to implant brain pacemaker while patient strums guitar

Nader Pouratian, MD, and the deep brain stimulation team at UCLA celebrated their 500th patient implanted with a brain pacemaker to cease Parkinson's disease and essential tremor.

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Movement Disorders Team

The Most Experienced Neurosurgery Team in Southern California

When you come to the UCLA Neuromodulation for Movement Disorders and Pain Program for treatment, we deliver more than surgical services. Our multidisciplinary approach means we are dedicated to helping patients through every stage of their treatment.

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