Functional Neurosurgery – Dr. Khalid Sethi, MD

Advanced Neuromodulation & Movement Disorder Surgery in Upstate NY

Functional neurosurgery focuses on treating disorders of the brain and nervous system that affect movement, behavior, and chronic pain. At the practice of Dr. Khalid Sethi, we offer evidence-based surgical solutions to help patients regain control and improve their quality of life.

Conditions Treated with Functional Neurosurgery

• Parkinson’s disease

• Essential tremor

• Dystonia

• Epilepsy (refractory to medication)

• Chronic neuropathic pain

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) – select surgical cases

• Spasticity due to stroke or cerebral palsy

Advanced Treatments

Dr. Sethi offers cutting-edge functional neurosurgical options including:

• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
  Implantation of electrodes to regulate abnormal brain signals in conditions like Parkinson’s and essential tremor.

• Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
  Often used for epilepsy or treatment-resistant depression.

• Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
  A minimally invasive treatment for chronic pain syndromes like CRPS or failed back surgery.

• Baclofen pump implantation
  For severe spasticity in children and adults.

Why Choose Dr. Sethi?

• Specialized training in functional & movement disorder neurosurgery

• Collaborative care with neurology & physical medicine specialists

• Expert use of image-guided, minimally invasive systems

• Based locally at Lourdes Hospital and UHS Wilson Medical Center