TMS TREATMENT
How many treatment chairs do we have at MCP?
3
What is the current study Salience TMS is conducting?
AAA Study - Adolescents with Anxiety
Patients from ages 12-21 who suffer from anxiety are candidates for our current complimentary TMS Study.
We are utilizing a new Anxiety protocol, which we have a few patients here at MCP treating with.
How many treatments is a TMS treatment course for depression and anxiety?
36
Does a patient have to have insurance to go through TMS?
No
A patient does not have to have insurance to go through TMS.
What gender is Rebecca's baby going to be?
A BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY
What are our daily treatment hours?
6am - 6pm
We have extended treatment hours at clinics across DFW and Houston making daily treatments more accessible for our patients.
Here specifically at MCP we have 108 daily time slots for patients to choose from.
How long has Emily been on staff at MCP?
3 years - Emily has been a great part of our team since 2021 starting as a treatment coordinator and moving up to Treatment Coordinator Manager.
What does DMPFC stand for?
Dorsomedial prefrontal cortex
Is talk therapy required for all insurances criteria for TMS?
No.
Some insurances do ask for at least a few weeks of prior talk therapy, but some do not require it for approval.
What is the family dog of MCP?
APOLLOOOOOOOOOO
Who can answer all patient questions about TMS?
Patient Advocates - Alex and Bryson
What is the Salience Scholarship?
A scholarship awarded to providers who have started 22 patients.
(Every 22 patients = 1 scholarship)
Scholarships can be used to send patients who are denied insurance coverage to TMS for a full treatment course complimentary.
What protocol do we follow for patients that have a trauma history?
DMPFC
Also a good protocol for patients with attention issues, smoking cessation, OCD, Binge Eating disorder, Cluster B traits - mood dysregulation, irritability, impulse control problems.
How old does a patient have to be to do TMS?
12
Sohail
What is something you can discuss at your patient's end of treatment follow up?
Additional treatments - Some insurance companies do provide coverage for patient to get an additional treatment.
What is the brand name of the machine used for TMS at MCP?
MagVenture
What is the difference between the left side and right side treatment?
Left side is treating depression at a faster pulse - treating 20 pulses per second.
Right side is treating anxiety at a slower pulse - treating 1 pulse per second.
What PHQ9 score should providers start thinking about TMS for a patient?
10
Patient who suffers from moderate to severe depression are clinical candidates for TMS.
What is the name of our new therapist joining MCP?
Jasmine
How many TMS locations do we currently have?
12
We have 2 more locations coming.
Since 2024 began, how many patients total has the MCP and TMS team help reach remission?
54
What is our standard protocol?
What does it support?
DLPFC / OFC
This protocol has shown us the most success across the board. It supports patient who struggle with depression, anxiety, mood disorder like Bipolar or Borderline personality.
When should a patient be talked to about TMS?
A patient has failed 2 medication trial and has an elevated PHQ9 or GAD7 score.
What does Dr. Kazi refer to the left side as?