The 20 Best Deep Brain Stimulation Doctors near sacramento, CA

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Deep Brain Stimulation

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Deep Brain Stimulation near sacramento, CA. Of these, 9 are Experienced, 3 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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14 providers found
    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
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    UC Davis Medical Center

    2230 Stockton Blvd, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Scangos is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Scangos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Major Depression, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Distinguished in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiarash Shahlaie is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Shahlaie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Pituitary Tumor, Seizures, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Referral required

    Buhler Specialty Pavilion

    2800 L Street, Suite 500, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Samuel Ciricillo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ciricillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Posterior Fossa Tumor, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Hydrocephalus, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ciricillo is board certified in Neurosurgery - Board Certified and Not ABMS Specialty. Dr. Ciricillo is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery | Neurology
    Referral required

    Sutter NeuroScience Medical Group

    2800 L St, Ste 501, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rudolph Schrot is a Neurosurgery specialist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Schrot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tarlov Cysts, Cervical Spondylosis, Notalgia Paresthetica, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Laminectomy. Dr. Schrot is board certified in Neurosurgery - Board Certified and Neurological Surgery. Dr. Schrot is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Referral required

    Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA

    3000 Q St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jesse Babbitz is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Babbitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Spinal Stenosis, Meningioma, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Babbitz is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Babbitz is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    4860 Y St # 3740, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fady Girgis is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Girgis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Rhizotomy.

    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Brandman is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Brandman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Brain Abscess, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Referral may be required

    UC Davis Neurosciences Clinic

    3160 Folsom Blvd Ste 2100, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kiran Kanth is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Kanth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Encephalocele, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Kanth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Referral may be required

    U C Davis Spine Center

    3301 C St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Pritzlaff is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Pritzlaff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, Pudendal Neuralgia, Knee Replacement, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required
    3939 J St, Suite 250, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cully Cobb is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Cobb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Seizures, Meningioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The Univ. Of CA

    4860 Y St, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheela Toprani is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Toprani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Neurosurgery
    Referral may be required

    Sacramento Medical Center

    2025 Morse Avenue, 3rd Floor 3D, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Larry Bodden is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Bodden is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gliomatosis Cerebri, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Bodden is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Referral may be required

    Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center

    2025 Morse Ave, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Conrad Pappas is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Pappas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia, Neuralgia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Experienced in Deep Brain Stimulation
    Referral may be required

    Sacramento Medical Center

    2025 Morse Avenue, 3rd Floor, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suketu Khandhar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Khandhar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Deep Brain Stimulation. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Friedreich Ataxia, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Focal Dystonia, Hereditary Ataxia, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Khandhar is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Deep Brain Stimulation?

    Deep brain stimulation (DBS) uses a device called a neurostimulator to deliver electrical signals to the areas of the brain that control movement, pain, mood, weight, obsessive-compulsive thoughts, and awakening from a coma.

    When should I see a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor near sacramento, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor near sacramento, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Deep Brain Stimulation doctors near sacramento, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Deep Brain Stimulation doctors near sacramento, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor near sacramento, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Deep Brain Stimulation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Deep Brain Stimulation doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor near sacramento, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Deep Brain Stimulation doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Deep Brain Stimulation doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Deep Brain Stimulation doctors near sacramento, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Deep Brain Stimulation doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Deep Brain Stimulation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Deep Brain Stimulation doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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