Dr. Benjamin John Dorfman, MD is a neurologist in Torrington, CT specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Benjamin John Dorfman, MD is affiliated with Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, MidState Medical Center, Hartford Healthcare, THE CHARLOTTE HUNGERFORD HOSPITAL and HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC.
1914 East Main Street Suite 2
Torrington, CT 06790
280 South Main Street Suite 102
Cheshire, CT 06410
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Torrington, CT 06790
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Benjamin John Dorfman, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Benjamin John Dorfman, MD treated as a neurologist in Torrington, CT were minimally invasive procedures and injections.
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Dr. Benjamin John Dorfman, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 2015. He completed residency at Montefiore Medical Center. He has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (2015)
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Benjamin John Dorfman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Benjamin John Dorfman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, HMC/ Northeast Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Medspan Commercial, Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Medspan Medicare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.
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Dr. Benjamin John Dorfman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Benjamin John Dorfman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Torrington, CT.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Benjamin John Dorfman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$295
Xeomin $295 |
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$259
ACTIVA $259 |
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$217
Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $188 |
Infinity $29 |
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$214
RYTARY $214 |
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$164
INGREZZA $97 |
ONGENTYS $67 |
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$850
BOTOX $279 |
Xeomin $125 |
GENERAL - DBS $111 |
AUSTEDO $107 |
NORTHERA $69 |
Other $159 |
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Dr. Benjamin Dorfman sees patients in Cheshire, CT and Torrington, CT. His medical specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He attended medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Midstate Medical Center and Charlotte Hungerford Hospital.
