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Not all transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) providers are the same. When researching the right treatment for your mental health needs, you should also consider the clinic where you are planning to seek treatment. Selecting the right provider for your requirements may be challenging, but we are here to help.
Here are some of the most important things to consider when choosing a NeuroStar TMS provider. If you have any other questions about how to choose a TMS provider, please ask our clinicians.
Most importantly, you should seek NeuroStar TMS therapy from a licensed professional. You should also research each provider’s qualifications, experience, reputation, and clientele. Find out if they are reputable. Do they have experience treating patients who share your condition? Can you find out if they have a record of positive past performances? Discover what educational and professional background they have. Knowing these details can help you confidently choose a TMS provider and make you feel at ease during your treatment.
When selecting your TMS treatment provider, consider the level of patient care they extend to you. For example, do they answer your questions and address your concerns? Do they make you feel comfortable and valued? Do you feel heard and taken care of? These aspects can impact your treatment experience.
In your quest to find the best TMS treatment provider, think about location. Even if you find a great clinic with highly qualified staff and a strong reputation, it may be impractical if it is too far away. Usually, TMS therapy is provided across a series of appointments, with multiple treatments each week over several weeks. You may visit your provider frequently throughout your treatment; therefore, it would be ideal to choose a clinic that is within easy traveling distance.
Cost can be an important factor in any treatment, and affordability may be the deciding factor when choosing your TMS therapy provider. You should research how much your TMS treatment will cost and contact your insurance provider to find out if it is covered. A co-payment or out-of-pocket cost may be required. Many leading American insurers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare, cover TMS therapy. Some TMS clinics even provide financial assistance, so be sure to find out all the financial options available to you before choosing.
Many people do not know how to choose a TMS provider. If you are in search of a TMS therapy clinic that meets all your requirements, speak to our clinicians. We can answer your most pressing questions and help you discover if this treatment is the best choice for your condition. We can also assist you in navigating insurance coverage and help you find out if you are eligible for any financial assistance.
For more information, schedule your consultation for TMS therapy with our specialists today.
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).
Important Safety Information
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.
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).
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