Deep brain stimulation evaluation and management by Dr. Bharath Kumar Surisetti for Parkinson's and movement disorders in Hyderabad.
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a neurosurgical procedure involving implantation of electrodes in specific brain targets connected to a pulse generator. It provides remarkable symptom relief for carefully selected patients with Parkinson's disease, dystonia and tremor.
Dr. Bharath Kumar Surisetti evaluates patients for DBS candidacy, coordinates surgery with neurosurgical partners, and provides expert post-operative DBS programming to optimise therapeutic benefit while minimising side effects.
Tremor not adequately controlled by medications
Significant on-off fluctuations and dyskinesias in Parkinson's
Severe generalised or segmental dystonia inadequately treated medically
Disabling freezing episodes despite optimised Parkinson's therapy
Significant side effects limiting further medication increases
Movement symptoms severely impacting daily functioning
Multidisciplinary evaluation including levodopa challenge test, neuropsychological testing and MRI brain.
Target selection (STN, GPi or VIM), imaging for trajectory planning and multidisciplinary team review.
Systematic DBS parameter programming to optimise therapeutic window and minimise side effects.
Regular programming reviews, medication adjustment and monitoring of device battery status.
DM-qualified neurologist with 9+ years and 2000+ patients treated
MRI, EEG, NCS/EMG and comprehensive neurological workup
Treatment plans tailored to your condition and lifestyle
Latest international neurology guidelines followed strictly
No unnecessary delays - urgent cases seen on priority
Ongoing management and monitoring for chronic conditions
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DBS implants electrodes in specific brain targets connected to a pulse generator (pacemaker for the brain) to modulate abnormal neural circuits.
DBS is approved for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and OCD. It is most effective for motor fluctuations and tremor uncontrolled by medication.
Ideal candidates: good levodopa response, no significant cognitive impairment, medically fit for surgery, and disabling symptoms not controlled by optimal medication.
Surgical risks include bleeding, infection (~1–3%), hardware complications. In expert hands, DBS is a safe and highly effective procedure with life-changing outcomes.
Most patients can significantly reduce medication doses but rarely eliminate them entirely. DBS optimises symptom control and minimises medication side effects.
Contact Dr. Bharath Kumar via WhatsApp +91 9963 138 139. He co-manages DBS patients with a neurosurgical team at Habsiguda, Hyderabad.