The Process
Your neurologist will refer you to our center for a DBS evaluation. Our DBS Intake and Access Coordinator will contact you to schedule all your appointments for evaluation at the UCHealth Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion at the Anschutz Medical Campus.
Once your appointments are complete, your team of experts will meet to decide if you are a suitable candidate for DBS surgery. Many factors are weighed when we are making this decision. The final decision is made by the whole team.
We have streamlined our evaluation process to be sure we are choosing only candidates appropriate for DBS. Our goal is to have your evaluation completed within two days and a decision on if you are an appropriate candidate for DBS within two weeks of your last evaluation.
During your evaluation process, you will see the following specialists:
- Functional-trained neurosurgeons
- Movement Disorders Neurologist
- Neuropsychologist
- Neurophysiologist
- Neuropalliative Care
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Neuroradiology
You will be guided throughout this process by the DBS Intake and Access Coordinator and the DBS Nurse. Together, they will explain the evaluation process and assist you in scheduling all your evaluation appointments.
If you are not a candidate for DBS surgery, know that this decision was made by a team of trained experts who looked at all potential risks and benefits. If you are not a candidate, you can schedule an appointment with one of our movement disorders specialists to discuss other treatment options.
If you are a candidate for DBS surgery, our Intake and Access Coordinator will contact you to schedule a pre-surgery appointment. We will make sure all your questions are answered during this appointment. Then our DBS surgery scheduler will contact you to schedule your surgery appointments.