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Dr. Francisco Ponce - Deep Brain Stimulation
Dr. Francisco Ponce is a Neurosurgeon and Residency Program Director at Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI). He studied at Harvard University and The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He then did his neurosurgery training at Barrow Neurological Institute, where he now helps train future neurosurgeons as the program director.
In addition to being an excellent physician, Dr. Ponce is also a loving husband, father, and friend. His area of practice is in the fascinating field of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery.
In this episode…Over the years, advancements in the medical field have helped make treatment easier, faster, and more accurate. One of these advancements is called deep brain stimulation. It involves implanting electrodes within the brain to treat certain health conditions.
Dr. Francisco Ponce has been using this procedure to treat his patients and has seen its benefits. He uses it to treat diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. And, the procedure has been shown to help with hearing issues involving severe tinnitus.
Dr. Francisco Ponce, the Residency Program Director at Barrow Neurological Institute, is Dr. Mark Syms’ guest in this episode of ListenUp! Together, they discuss a procedure referred to as deep brain stimulation. Dr. Ponce explains how the procedure works and the benefits of this kind of treatment. Plus, Dr. Ponce shares some inspiring patient stories.
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By Dr. Mark Syms
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Dr. Francisco Ponce is a Neurosurgeon and Residency Program Director at Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI). He studied at Harvard University and The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He then did his neurosurgery training at Barrow Neurological Institute, where he now helps train future neurosurgeons as the program director.
In addition to being an excellent physician, Dr. Ponce is also a loving husband, father, and friend. His area of practice is in the fascinating field of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery.
In this episode…Over the years, advancements in the medical field have helped make treatment easier, faster, and more accurate. One of these advancements is called deep brain stimulation. It involves implanting electrodes within the brain to treat certain health conditions.
Dr. Francisco Ponce has been using this procedure to treat his patients and has seen its benefits. He uses it to treat diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. And, the procedure has been shown to help with hearing issues involving severe tinnitus.
Dr. Francisco Ponce, the Residency Program Director at Barrow Neurological Institute, is Dr. Mark Syms’ guest in this episode of ListenUp! Together, they discuss a procedure referred to as deep brain stimulation. Dr. Ponce explains how the procedure works and the benefits of this kind of treatment. Plus, Dr. Ponce shares some inspiring patient stories.