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Dr. John H. Honeycutt Jr, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Fort Worth, TX specializing in pediatric neurology, pediatric surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. Dr. John H. Honeycutt Jr, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources, Cook Children's and Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health.
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. John H. Honeycutt Jr, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Residency: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. John H. Honeycutt Jr, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna Healthcare of Texas, MultiPlan Inc/PHCS, Aetna, Galaxy Healthcare Network, EHN- Employers Health Network, Providence Health Alliance, First Health Network, United Healthcare PPO/EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Premier, HealthSmart Payors Organization/HealthSmart, Imagine Health, USA Managed Care Organizations, Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Fort Worth Firefighters 440, HealthScope and Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthSelect of Texas.
According to our sources, Dr. John H. Honeycutt Jr, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John H. Honeycutt Jr, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,073
IMRIS Hybrid OR $1,073 |
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$1,051
Brightmatter Drive/Guide $1,051 |
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$308
ACTIVA $142 |
Deep Brain Neurostimulation $132 |
Drug Infusion Systems - Neuro $18 |
Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $15 |
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$228
Visualase Thermal Therapy System $217 |
Neuro Procedure Kit $11 |
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$163
ClearPoint System $136 |
CLEARPOINT $16 |
ClearPoint Neuro Workstation $12 |
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$390
ClearPoint System $94 |
VNS Therapy $75 |
STRATA $34 |
ACTIVA $33 |
PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE $33 |
Other $122 |
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| $1,073 | |
| $982 |
Cook Children's Neurosurgeon, Dr. John Honeycutt, treats children for pediatric neurosurgical issues, but has special interests in minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic surgery, tumors and epilepsy.
