Focused Ultrasound Miami: A Breakthrough Treatment at Larkin Hospital

Imagine holding a glass of water without fear of it slipping from your hands. For patients with essential tremor or Parkinson’s disease, this small act can feel impossible. Now, thanks to Focused Ultrasound Miami, available at the Miami Neuroscience Center at Larkin, hope has become a reality.

On December 13, 2024, the center performed its first Focused Ultrasound procedures using the Insightec Exablate Neuro platform. Led by renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Aizik Wolf, this innovative treatment provided immediate relief to patients who had struggled with severe tremors for years.

What Is Focused Ultrasound Miami?

Focused Ultrasound Miami is a non-invasive outpatient procedure that uses real-time MRI and focused sound waves to treat the part of the brain causing tremors. This FDA-approved treatment is ideal for individuals with essential tremor or tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease who have not responded well to medication.

Patients do not require incisions, anesthesia, or overnight hospital stays. Many report noticeable improvement within hours of treatment.

Why Focused Ultrasound Matters

Tremors can severely impact quality of life. They can make simple tasks like eating, writing, or dressing incredibly difficult. For patients who no longer benefit from medications—or who wish to avoid invasive surgery—Focused Ultrasound Miami offers a powerful solution.

It combines precision with safety. Patients enter the treatment room and leave the same day, often with a renewed sense of control and confidence.

A Patient’s Experience

“Before the procedure, my hands would shake even when I tried to drink water,” shared one of the first patients at Larkin.

“Just hours later, the tremors stopped. I feel like myself again.”

Stories like this demonstrate why Dr. Wolf and his team are passionate about expanding access to this life-changing technology in South Florida.

Key Benefits of Focused Ultrasound Miami

  • Non-Invasive: No surgery, no scarring, no general anesthesia

  • Precise: Targets only the problem area, protecting surrounding tissue

  • Fast Recovery: Most patients return to normal activities the same day

  • Effective: Immediate and often long-lasting relief from tremors

Technology Behind the Procedure

The Exablate Neuro platform allows for exceptional accuracy. Physicians can visualize and treat the target area using MRI guidance. Adjustments can be made in real time to ensure patient safety and optimal results.

Dr. Aizik Wolf, a leader in non-invasive brain treatments, guided the first successful procedures—setting a new standard in neurological care for Focused Ultrasound Miami.

Focused Ultrasound is more than a new procedure—it’s a new beginning. For those living with tremors, it means fewer limitations and more control. For healthcare in South Florida, it means leading the way in non-invasive innovation.

Are you or someone you love living with essential tremor or Parkinson’s symptoms? Discover if Focused Ultrasound is right for you.

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