Focused Ultrasound Incisionless Neurosurgery CME

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Focused Ultrasound: Transforming Care for Essential Tremor (ET) and Tremor-predominant Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Patients

An Incision-free Option in an Outpatient Setting

OHSU is the only hospital in Oregon performing incisionless neurosurgery using MR-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound for the treatment of medication-refractory essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. Without incisions, the procedure carries low risk. Patients get immediate tremor relief for improved quality of life.

Presenters

Dr. Ahmed Raslan

Ahmed Raslan, M.D., FAANS

Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Head of the Division of Functional Neurosurgery and Medical Director for the Focused Ultrasound Program

Dr. Delaram Safarpour

Delaram Safarpour, M.D., MSCE

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Medical Director for the Deep Brain Stimulation Program

Accreditation and credit

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

OHSU School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Contact

Dina Girgenti-Iida
girgenti@ohsu.edu
503-494-6535

Learn more

Find more information about focused ultrasound at OHSU.