Dr. Kevin Showen Chen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Kevin Showen Chen, MD is affiliated with University of Michigan Health-West, The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.
1500 E Medical Center Drive 2nd Floor
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
325 E Eisenhower Parkway Suite 100, Floor 1, Burlington Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.
To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.
The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.
After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin Showen Chen, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kevin Showen Chen, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Ann Arbor, MI were spinal procedures, neurostimulator replacement, implant surgery and neurostimulator lead placement.
| 62 | |
| 12 | |
| 17 | |
| 12 | |
| 12 | |
| 17 | |
| 30 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin Showen Chen, MD.
| 11 | |
| 6 |
| 14 | |
| 5 | |
| 7 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin Showen Chen, MD treated were hypertension, depression, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.
| 20 | |
| 11 | |
| 3 | |
| 12 | |
| 18 | |
| 8 | |
| 3 | |
| 1 | |
| 5 | |
| 4 | |
| 6 | |
| 1 | |
| 4 |
Dr. Kevin Showen Chen, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the AM Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Michigan.
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: AM Board of Neurological Surgery
Licensed In: Michigan
Dr. Kevin Showen Chen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kevin Showen Chen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 82 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kevin Showen Chen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ann Arbor, MI.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kevin Showen Chen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
|
$1,386
Excelsius GPS $1,201 |
Spine $185 |
|||||
|
$761
GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $153 |
GENERAL - DBS $136 |
GENERAL DBS $23 |
SPECTRA SYSTEM $15 |
WAVEWRITER ALPHA $11 |
Other $424 |
|
|
$404
MazorX - Renaissance $148 |
ACTIVA $91 |
SYNCHROMED $77 |
O-ARM-Spine $46 |
PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $17 |
Other $25 |
|
|
$311
INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $300 |
Mazor X Stealth Edition $11 |
|||||
|
$213
Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $213 |
||||||
|
$445
Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $67 |
Spine $66 |
Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs $64 |
RNS System $43 |
NeuroBlate $41 |
Other $164 |
| $2,321 | |
| $1,184 | |
| $15 |
Dr. Kevin Chen is a specialist in neurosurgery in Ann Arbor, MI. His clinical interests encompass spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and epilepsy surgery. Dr. Chen's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Chen completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. His professional affiliations include the University of Michigan Health and the University of Michigan Health-West. His practice in Ann Arbor, MI is open to new patients as reported by University of Michigan Health-West.
