Dr. Joseph D. Legacy, MD is a neurologist in Jacksonville, FL specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Joseph D. Legacy, MD is affiliated with UF Health Jacksonville and UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA JACKSONVILLE PHYSICIANS, INC.
15255 Max Leggett Parkway Suite 6500
Jacksonville, FL 32218
300 Health Park Boulevard Suite 5000
St. Augustine, FL 32086
5191 First Coast Tech Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32224
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. Joseph D. Legacy, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph D. Legacy, MD treated as a neurologist in Jacksonville, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.
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Dr. Joseph D. Legacy, MD graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine in 2014. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine (2014)
Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals (2018)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Licensed In: Florida
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Dr. Joseph D. Legacy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 979 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joseph D. Legacy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jacksonville, FL.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joseph D. Legacy, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Joseph Legacy sees patients in Jacksonville, FL and Saint Augustine, FL. His medical specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He attended medical school at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center for his residency. In Dr. Legacy's practice, he is particularly interested in migraine, parkinson's disease, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Legacy is affiliated with UF Health Jacksonville. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Jacksonville, FL.
