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Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2005)

Professional interests include: deep brain stimulation (DBS), tremors, hydrocephalus, and more.

3009 North Ballas Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131

(314) 362-3577

Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD is a neurosurgeon in Saint Louis, MO specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL).

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3009 North Ballas Road
Saint Louis, MO 63131

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4921 Parkview Place Div Neurological Surgery, Ste 6b/6c
Saint Louis, MO 63110

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4921 Parkview Place Suite 6c
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Some issues Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD can help you with:

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.

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

doctor visit	29
implant surgery	12

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

doctor visit	16

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	20
implant surgery	18
neurostimulator replacement	19

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

doctor visit	48
hospital care	10
implant surgery	23
inpatient care	10
neurostimulator replacement	24

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

implant surgery	23
neurostimulator replacement	24

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

implant surgery	21
neurostimulator replacement	22

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

implant surgery	32
neurostimulator replacement	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

doctor visit	7
hospital care	40
implant surgery	31
inpatient care	40
neurostimulator replacement	32

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	11
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	23
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

doctor visit	47
hospital care	49
implant surgery	53
inpatient care	49
neurostimulator replacement	54

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Saint Louis, MO were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

doctor visit	31
hospital care	33
implant surgery	27
inpatient care	33
neurostimulator replacement	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	50
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	1
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	23

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	1
Dementia	10

Education & Training

Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2005. He completed residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurological Surgery/Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2005)

Residency: Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurological Surgery/Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Washington University Physicians

St. Louis Children's Hospital

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

BJC HealthCare

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL)

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Elect Choice, Aetna Open Choice PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna, MHBP, Aetna Choice POS II, Humana, Aetna Select, Aetna Elect Choice EPO, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Aetna Open Access PPO, Aetna Medicare HMO and Aetna Medicare PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna US Access

Aetna National Advantage Program

Aetna Elect Choice

Aetna Open Choice PPO

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Access HMO

Aetna

MHBP

Aetna Choice POS II

Humana

Aetna Select

Aetna Elect Choice EPO

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Aetna Open Access PPO

Aetna Medicare HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$80,194 VISUALASE $43,366	StealthStation $17,241	S7 $11,269	i7 $7,722	ACTIVA $240	Other $355
Medtronic, Inc.	$44,314 VISUALASE $30,145	SENSIGHT $803	PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE $186	STEALTHSTATION S8 PLATFORM $18	$13,163
NeuroPace, Inc.	$14,753 RNS System $14,029	RNSSystem $391	RNS Neurostimulator Kit $333
MRI Interventions, Inc.	$14,273 ClearPoint System $14,273
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$11,136 MRI-guided laser ablation $10,425	Laser ablation $536	VISUALASE $175
Other	$17,104 NeuroBlate $8,588	Visualase Thermal Therapy System $2,070	CLEARPOINT $1,999	Neuro Procedure Kit $897	GENERAL - DBS $606	Other $2,943

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$111,648
Consulting Fee	$32,246
Travel and Lodging	$20,756
Food and Beverage	$16,756
Honoraria	$350
Other	$19

Research Payments

Dr. Jon Timothy Willie, PhD, MD has received 48 research payments totaling $291,081.

Biography

Dr. Jon Willie, who practices in Saint Louis, MO, is a medical specialist in neurosurgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Willie include tremors, parkinson's disease, and dystonia. He studied medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Willie's hospital/clinic affiliations include Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Washington University Physicians, and St. Louis Children's Hospital.