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Dr. Mered Parnes, MD is a pediatric neurologist in Houston, TX specializing in pediatric neurology and general pediatrics. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Mered Parnes, MD is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's.
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. Mered Parnes, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology Fellowship-Trained Movement Disorders Specialist, Texas Medical Board Licensed Physician, Texas Medical Board and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals (2010)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology Fellowship-Trained Movement Disorders Specialist, Texas Medical Board Licensed Physician, Texas Medical Board
Licensed In: Texas
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mered Parnes, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$27,015
Deep Brain Neurostimulation $26,047 |
ACTIVA $958 |
Deep Brain Stimulation - ST $10 |
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$2,400
CUVRIOR $2,400 |
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$2,040
$2,040 |
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$1,865
AUSTEDO $1,500 |
AZILECT $365 |
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$1,800
$1,800 |
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$2,755
Deep Brain Stimulation - ST $129 |
Xeomin $99 |
Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $95 |
VNS Therapy $86 |
BOTOX $34 |
Other $2,312 |
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| $4,035 | |
| $2,920 | |
| $2,400 | |
| $2,040 | |
| $1,479 |
Dr. Mered Parnes, MD has received 14 research payments totaling $71,911.
Dr. Mered Parnes is a physician who specializes in pediatric neurology and general pediatrics. Dr. Parnes's areas of expertise include the following: deep brain stimulation (DBS) and chorea. He is professionally affiliated with Texas Children's and Baylor College of Medicine. He attended Drexel University College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center for residency.
