Depressed?
We can help.
TMS of South Tampa is proud to offer NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS to patients in Tampa Bay and surrounding areas. With TMS, you can get back to living your life.
A real-world study reported an 83% response rate. This means that 83% of patients that completed their NeuroStar treatment cycle saw measurable improvement in their depression symptoms.**12
The same real-world study reported a 62% remission rate. This means that 62% of patients that completed their NeuroStar treatment cycle likely wouldn’t be diagnosed with MDD if they were first being evaluated by their doctor.**12
By comparison, in a separate study not involving NeuroStar, for patients who have not found relief from 3 or more antidepressants, the chance of remission from subsequent medications is less than 7%.6,7,17,18
What is NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy?
Neurostar Advanced Therapy is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-drug treatment for major depression. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy uses focused magnetic pulses, similar to an MRI, to reignite dormant synapses in the brain and help your brain function the way it was meant to.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is not a drug, “shock therapy”, or surgery. It is a safe, effective treatment for depression without the side effects of medication.
Non Invasive
Transcranial Magnetic Therapy (TMS) is a non-invasive, non-drug , safe and effective therapy that treats depression at the source.
Medication Free
TMS therapy is a drug-free treatment for depression. It uses magnetic pulses to target depression at its source in the brain.
No Side Effects
TMS therapy is not painful or disruptive, does not cause systemic side effects, and does not require hospitalization or anesthesia.
19 Minute Sessions
NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy is an outpatient treatment that takes as little as 19 minutes per session.
Is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy Right for Me?
NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy may be right for you if you agree with two or more:
- Depression symptoms have interfered with my daily life.
- I am not satisfied with the results I get from depression medication.
- I have had or worry about side effects from depression medications.
- I am interested in a proven, non-drug therapy for depression.
While depression medications work for many people, some people still do not feel relief. For hard to treat depression where medication is not giving you adequate relief, NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is a proven and safe depression treatment option.
What are NeuroStar Treatments Like?
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Before Treatment
You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair. A small, curved magnetic coil will be positioned lightly on your head.
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During Treatment
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS uses magnetic pulses to help people find relief from their depression symptoms. NeuroStar TMS is non-systemic, and does not include the use of medications or antidepressants.
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After Treatment
Each treatment takes 19 minutes. You can resume normal activities immediately. Because there are no effects on alertness or memory, you can drive yourself to and from treatment sessions.
What Patients are Saying
I had a great experience during my TMS visits. Dr. Pages and every member of his staff were always friendly, and welcoming.
Dr Pages treatments have changed my life. I feel better than I have in the last 10 years. I feel hopeful, I have new energy and focus. Several people have commented on my new positive outlook on life.
Absolutely wonderful doctor with amazing staff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is an innovative, FDA-cleared therapy that can help people who struggle with MDD even after taking antidepressant medication. It helps activate the natural function of the brain’s neurotransmitters using a non-invasive magnetic field, and is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy).
The NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy system uses short pulses of magnetic fields to stimulate the area of the brain that is thought to function abnormally in patients with depression. The magnetic field produces an electric current in the brain that stimulates the brain cells (neurons). This results in changes that are thought to be beneficial in the treatment of depression.
Due to its innovative treatment and proven efficacy, NeuroStar TMS Therapy may be covered by your insurance health plan. Many insurance companies have established medical coverage policies for NeuroStar TMS Therapy. Over 300 million patients have insurance policies that cover NeuroStar TMS Therapy through their health plans.
NeuroStar® is non-systemic (does not circulate in the blood throughout the body), so it does not have side effects such as weight gain, sexual dysfunction, nausea, dry mouth, sedation, etc. The most common side effects reported during clinical trials were headache and scalp discomfort – generally mild to moderate – occurring less frequently after the first week of treatment.
No. TMS Therapy involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for therapeutic benefit. The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of the magnetic fields used in magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. These techniques differ radically from the popular use of low intensity, static magnetic fields. These products deliver weak and undirected static fields that are not capable of activating brain cells.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses a targeted pulsed magnetic field, similar to what is used in an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine. While the patient is awake and alert, NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy stimulates areas of the brain that are underactive in depression.
- You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair
- A small, curved magnetic coil will be positioned lightly on your head
- NeuroStar delivers focused magnetic stimulation directly to the target areas of the brain
- In-office treatment with NeuroStar TMS Therapy takes 19-37 minutes.
- You will be fully awake and alert. You can read or watch TV and return to work after your treatment with no restrictions.
Contact us to learn more about NeuroStar TMS
About TMS of South Tampa
TMS of South Tampa is a progressive psychiatry practice dedicated to healing and excellence with a focus in treating depression. Our office is designed to be calming and aesthetically pleasing. We are conveniently located in Hyde Park behind Memorial hospital where Dr. Pages was the previous Chief of Psychiatry.
- 508 S. Habana Ave, Suite 320 Tampa, FL 33609
- Phone: (813) 878-2100
Dr. Kenneth Pages
Voted Best Psychiatrist of Tampa award from the Tampa Award Program – 3 years in a row.
Dr. Pages in South Tampa was not only one of the first to provide TMS Therapy in Florida but he has devoted his practice to advancing the technology.
- One of most experienced doctors in country
- Nationally recognized TMS provider
- A pioneer in using TMS
- Actively involved in research to push the boundaries of TMS
