Noninvasive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Noninvasive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a modern approach to treating certain psychological and psychiatric conditions. This FDA-approved treatment involves no incisions or medication, including no need for anesthesia. Instead, it uses magnetic fields to stimulate targeted brain areas that may be integral to the patient’s condition. Dr. Sarkiss offers expert TMS therapy in Los Angeles, providing a safe, noninvasive option for patients seeking improvements in their condition.

How Noninvasive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Works

TMS involves no incisions, anesthetics, or pharmaceutical elements. Instead, the patient wears a specialized coil that gently rests against their scalp. This coil emits precise magnetic pulses that stimulate the nerves in the targeted brain region. When done correctly, this can help stabilize brain activity, leading to symptom improvement. A session usually lasts about 20–40 minutes, with the patient awake the entire time. Full therapy typically involves a series of sessions.
It can help in cases of treatment-resistant conditions such as:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • PTSD
  • And more

Advantages

If you are struggling with a treatment-resistant condition, TMS offers a new path forward. Some of its core advantages include:
  • Patients can return to daily activities immediately after a session
  • Offering a well-tolerated alternative for addressing symptoms
  • Avoiding system side effects or pharmacological risk
  • Providing long-term relief from severe symptoms
  • No downtime, recovery, or risk of physiological complications

Schedule a Consultation

If you are facing treatment-resistant depression or another condition that may benefit from noninvasive transcranial magnetic stimulation in Los Angeles, Dr. Sarkiss is ready to work with you. Call our office or use our form to set up a consultation with a leading neuromodulation specialist in Los Angeles.