Neuromodulation
Our neurosurgeons use cutting-edge technology to restore lost neurological function and to prevent further functional declines in patients with movement disorders on the University of Colorado Anschutz campus.
Neuromodulation for Epilepsy & Movement Disorders
When patients with epilepsy or other disorders that disrupt function no longer respond to medication, neuromodulation may be considered to manage symptoms. Movement disorders can impact a person’s speed, speech, and ease of movement. When these symptoms impact a patient’s quality of life,
Multiple surgical procedures are available to patients at the University of Colorado Anschutz Movement Disorders Center for patients meeting certain criteria to manage motor symptoms caused by epilepsy, essential tremor, and Parkinson’s disease. Patients are first evaluated and referred by a neurologist.
Multiple surgical procedures are available to patients at the University of Colorado Anschutz Movement Disorders Center for patients meeting certain criteria to manage motor symptoms caused by epilepsy, essential tremor, and Parkinson’s disease. Patients are first evaluated and referred by a neurologist.
What is neuromodulation?
Neuromodulation is the alteration of delivering targeted electrical stimulation or medication directly to a specific area in the brain. For over a decade, our neurosurgeons have worked with neurologists and researchers to develop ways to optimize this technology. The team utilizes cutting-edge technologies to treat patients with movement disorders, including adaptive deep brain stimulation (aDBS), high intensity focused ultrasound, and stereotactic radiosurgery.
Our team was the first to perform implanted brain computer interface surgery in the state of Colorado.
Our team was the first to perform implanted brain computer interface surgery in the state of Colorado.
The Neuromodulation Team
Our Colorado neurosurgeons peform neuromodulation procedures at UCHealth on the CU Anschutz campus.
Our Team
Steven Ojemann MD
Associate Professor and Director, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Residency: University of California, San Francisco
Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco
Drew Kern MD
Associate Professor
Supporting Neurologist in Complex Movement Disorders
Daniel Kramer MD
Assistant Professor
Residency: University of Southern California
Fellowship: Stanford University
Neurosurgery
| Provider | Title |
| Steven Ojemann, MD | Professor |
| Daniel Kramer, MD | Assistant Professor |
| Azin Alizadeh, PA-C | Senior Instructor |
| Ellizabeth Humes, PA-C | Senior Instructor |
Neurology
| Provider | Title |
| Drew Kern, MD, MS | Associate Professor |
| Alex Baumgartner, MD | Assistant Professor |
| Sana Aslam, DO | Assistant Professor |
| Michael Korsmo, MD | Assistant Professor |
| Trevor Hawkins, MD | Assistant Professor |
| Michelle Fullard, MD | Associate Professor |
| Jessica Barr, PA | Senior Instructor |
| Dorothy Mathiesen, FNP | Senior Instructor |
Additional Team Members & Specialties
| Provider | Specialty/Role |
| Brian Hoyt, PhD | Neuropsychology |
| Amelia Neson Sheese, PhD | Neuropsychology |
| Michael Greher, PhD | Neuropsychology |
| Christopher Domen, PhD | Neuropsychology |
| John Thompson, PhD | Neurophysiology |
| Jody Tanabe, MD | Neuroradiology |
| Erica Rapp, MD | Psychiatry |
| Rachel Davis, MD | Psychiatry |
| Heather Bina, RN, BSN, SCRN, MSC | ATMD Nurse Navigator |
| Kayla Sprecher | ATMD Coordinator |
| Jenna Hladik, RN, BSN | DBS Nurse |
| Pamela David-Gerecht, PhD | DBS Research Coordinator |
| Christina Vaughn, MD | Supportive & Palliative Care |
| Antonia Pusso, MD | Supportive & Palliative Care |
| Julie Berk, MD | Supportive & Palliative Care |