Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2021 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joshua John Larocque, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
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Dr. Joshua John Larocque, MD, PhD is a neurologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Joshua John Larocque, MD, PhD is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network and UNIVERSITY OF PENN-MEDICAL GROUP.
900 N. 92nd Street
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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. Joshua John Larocque, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.
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Dr. Joshua John Larocque, MD, PhD graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2016. He completed residency at New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurology and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (2016)
Residency: New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals (2020)
Board Certification: Neurology
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Joshua Larocque's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). These areas are among his clinical interests: magnetoencephalography (MEG), vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He is professionally affiliated with Froedtert Hospital. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Larocque is accepting new patients at his office in Milwaukee, WI. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with New York University (NYU), Dr. Larocque attended the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for medical school.