Patient Resources — Timoteo Almeida, MD, PhD

Patient Resources

Whether you're seeking a first opinion, a second opinion, or you're ready to discuss treatment — this section is designed to make the process easier.

This information is educational and not a substitute for medical advice. Every patient's situation is different — your care team will help tailor recommendations to your diagnosis, symptoms, and goals.

What we offer

Treatments & Technologies

A full range of neuromodulation, radiosurgery, minimally invasive, and open surgical options — matched to your condition, anatomy, and goals.

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Neuromodulation

Implants · Adjustable
  • Robotic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
    Adjustable brain stimulation for tremor, Parkinson's symptoms, and selected dystonias
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
    Neuromodulation for chronic neuropathic pain including persistent spinal pain syndrome
  • DRG Stimulation
    Targeted stimulation for focal pain syndromes — often CRPS and localized neuropathic pain
  • Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS)
    Stimulation for select nerve-related pain conditions
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Incisionless & Minimally Invasive

No implant · Outpatient
  • MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS)
    Incisionless lesioning/ablation for selected functional indications
  • Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
    Outpatient, incisionless SRS for select functional and tumor indications
  • Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)
    Minimally invasive ablation; biopsy can often be obtained during the same procedure
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Brain Tumors & Lesions

Surgical · Robotic-assisted
  • Microsurgical Resection
    Open surgery for selected tumors/lesions when surgery is the best option
  • Robotic Stereotactic Procedures
    Robot-assisted targeting for precision in select intracranial procedures
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Precision Radiation Medicine

Integrated planning
Browse by condition

Conditions We Treat

Plain-language overviews of the neurologic conditions we manage — including what to expect, treatment options, and answers to common patient questions.

Movement Disorders

Facial Pain

Complex Pain & Neuromodulation

Spasticity

Brain Tumors & Vascular

Psychiatric & Tic Disorders

Our approach

Treatment Philosophy

Many neurologic conditions have more than one reasonable option — implant-based neuromodulation, lesioning approaches, or radiosurgery. The goal is to match the approach to you.

Diagnosis

Your condition and symptom pattern

Anatomy

Your imaging and target accessibility

Health Profile

Overall health and risk profile

Your Goals

Reversibility, recovery time, long-term follow-up

Practical guidance

Instructions for Patients

Practical guidance on what to expect before and after procedures — including wound care, activity restrictions, typical recovery milestones, and when to call your team.

Deep Brain Stimulation General info

Overview of the DBS procedure, what to expect on surgery day, and how programming works.

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After Surgery (DBS) Post-op

Wound care, activity restrictions, recovery milestones, medication changes, and when to call your care team.

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Spinal Cord Stimulation General info

Overview of the SCS trial and permanent implant phases, how targeted neuromodulation manages chronic pain, and what to expect during recovery and programming.

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After Surgery (SCS) Post-op

Incision care, strict movement restrictions (avoiding bending, lifting, or twisting), device charging guidelines, and when to contact your care team.

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When to Seek Urgent Care

  • Fever with incision redness, swelling, drainage, or worsening pain
  • New weakness, numbness, facial droop, severe headache, seizure, or sudden confusion
  • Sudden severe worsening of neurologic symptoms

If you're ever unsure, it's better to call your care team or seek emergency evaluation.