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Linda - Dr. Steven Wilkinson at the Univ. of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City has done more DBS surgeries than any other surgeon in the US, I understand. Dick had fantastic results with the surgery Dr. Wilkinson did five years ago. At that time he was the 3rd in the US to have that surgery. I believe KU does one or more DBS surgeries a week. One would have to get on the waiting list, I imagine. If you want a contact, write and I'll send you the name and phone number of the person to call. (I don't check my mail regularly, so be patient if I don't respond right away). Margie << I have a question - Since DBS has not yet received FDA approval, and I assume is still considered experimental in the US, how difficult is it to be accepted for the surgery? How do you find a qualified surgeon? Do you have to be enrolled in a study? Does Medicare, Medicaid or any private insurance presently cover the costs of the surgery, the device and the follow up adjustments? Ok - that was actually more than 1 question, but would appreciate answers to any or all of them. Thanks, Linda >>