Dr. Tyler Ball, MD is a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2014 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Tyler Ball, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).
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1500 21st Avenue South The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212
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3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232
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. Tyler Ball, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tyler Ball, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN were hospital care and inpatient care.
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Dr. Tyler Ball, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2014. He completed residency at University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Tennessee.
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (2014)
Residency: University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals (2021)
Board Certification: Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery (2022)
Licensed In: Tennessee
Dr. Tyler Ball, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Tyler Ball, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 91 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tyler Ball, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tyler Ball, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$10,218
WAVEWRITER ALPHA $10,000 |
GENERAL - DBS $125 |
VERCISE $94 |
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$240
CD HORIZON $177 |
O-ARM-Spine $63 |
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$198
Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $188 |
$10 |
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$43
RNS Neurostimulator Kit $43 |
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$34
BoneScalpel $34 |
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$12
Exparel $12 |
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Dr. Tyler Ball is a neurosurgery specialist in Nashville, TN. He attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Louisville. Areas of expertise for Dr. Ball include neurosurgery, traumatic brain injury, and seizures. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His professional affiliations include U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).
