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Disease and treatment specific information to assist you with understanding the diagnosis and treatment options available at Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute.

Treatment Guides

Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute offers free treatment guides about many specific diseases and conditions.

Patient Stories

Patient Stories

Barbara medaling in pickleball after receiving deep brain stimulation DBS

Parkinson’s Disease Patient Story: Barbara Smith’s Journey with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Apr 20, 2026

“I love Cleveland Clinic, everything is so easy. All the doctors and nurses are very nice, and I didn’t feel like a burden. It was a very pleasurable experience.”
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Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Mary Savanello with Essential Tremor Reclaim the Little — and Big — Things

Apr 15, 2026

“I can actually hold a fork and enjoy eating without spilling food all over myself. I can write again. And I’m back to water sports and riding a motorcycle. I can do anything now.”
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Jessica with family and Jessica in hospital

Mom With Young-Onset Parkinson’s Finds Relief With Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation

Apr 14, 2026

“Before deep brain stimulation, I was either feeling my symptoms or I was dyskinetic. Now, my symptoms are so well controlled I wake up every morning and don’t have to think about Parkinson’s.”
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Why Choose the Neurological Institute?

Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute includes more than 300 medical, surgical and research specialists dedicated to the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders. The multidisciplinary institute offers a disease-specific, patient-focused approach to care. Cleveland Clinic is recognized in the U.S. and throughout the world for its expertise and care.

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