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Dr. Lubna Jafri, MD is a neurologist in Cheshire, CT specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Lubna Jafri, MD is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare, HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC and Hartford HealthCare Medical Group.
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.
She completed residency at Liaquat University Hospital Internal Medicine Aga Khan University Neurology Dr. Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital Neurology. She has a state license in Connecticut.
Residency: Liaquat University Hospital Internal Medicine Aga Khan University Neurology Dr. Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital Neurology
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Lubna Jafri, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lubna Jafri, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, ConnectiCare, Aetna, MultiPlan, Coventry, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, WellCare, Anthem, Prime Health, United Healthcare, Inc., Health New England and CarePartners of Connecticut.
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Dr. Lubna Jafri, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lubna Jafri, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cheshire, CT.
Dr. Lubna Jafri is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Jafri (or staff) is conversant in Urdu and Hindi. Clinical interests for Dr. Jafri include tremors, hemifacial spasm, and blepharospasm. She is professionally affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. She appears to be in-network for MultiPlan, Anthem, and ConnectiCare, in addition to other insurance carriers. Hartford Healthcare reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Cheshire, CT.
