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Dr. Emily L. Tharp, MD is a neurologist in Chicago, IL specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Rush Medical College in 2019 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Emily L. Tharp, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC).
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.
DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.
Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.
Dr. Emily L. Tharp, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 2019. She completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology General Neurology and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Rush Medical College (2019)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Affiliated Hospitals (2023)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology General Neurology
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Emily L. Tharp, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Emily L. Tharp, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, Superior Health Plan, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.
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Dr. Emily Tharp's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Tharp include dystonia, parkinson's disease, and ataxia. She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry. She obtained her medical school training at Rush Medical College and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Tharp is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC), UT Physicians, and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. According to UT Physicians, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Houston, TX.
