Can Brain Stimulation Change Schizophrenia? | Dr. Yehuda Herschman on Beyond the Scalpel

Send us Fan Mail What if we could change the way the brain and nervous system communicate? In this episode of Beyond the Scalpel, Dr. Mamun AlRashid sits down with neurosurgeon Dr. Yehuda Herschman to explore deep brain stimulation, chronic pain, peripheral nerve stimulation, and the future of neuromodulation. They discuss who may benefit from DBS, awake vs. asleep brain surgery, how patients can “test drive” spinal cord stimulation, experimental brain-stimulation research involving schizophrenia, and how AI could eventually make neurostimulators more intelligent and personalized. A fascinating conversation about the rapidly evolving intersection of neurosurgery, neuroscience, pain management, and technology. Host: Dr. Mamun AlRashid Guest: Dr. Yehuda Herschman, MD Podcast: Beyond the Scalpel #BeyondTheScalpel #Neurosurgery #BrainStimulation #DBS #Neuromodulation #ChronicPain #Neuroscience #HealthcareInnovation Episode Chapters: 00:00 — Meet Dr. Yehuda Herschman 02:08 — From Parkinson’s to Functional Neurosurgery 05:41 — Who Should Get Deep Brain Stimulation? 09:48 — Awake or Asleep During Brain Surgery? 11:39 — How Does Brain Stimulation Work? 15:18 — Can Electricity Treat Chronic Pain? 18:00 — The “Test Drive” for Pain Stimulation 26:00 — Peripheral Nerve Stimulation 34:00 — Can Brain Stimulation Change Schizophrenia? 40:23 — Where Is Neuromodulation Going Next? 43:29 — Will AI Program Brain Implants? 44:50 — The Future of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery 46:24 — Can Stimulation Avoid Fusion Surgery? If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share for more conversations with world-renowned physicians, innovators, and healthcare leaders on Beyond the Scalpel with Dr. Mamun AlRashid. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Beyond the Scalpel, Dr. Mamun AlRashid, or its affiliated organizations. This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Follow us: Official Website: https://palmbeachregenerativeorthopedics.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeyondTheScalpel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond.the_scalpel/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyond.The_Scalpel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-the-scalpel-with-dr-alrashid/ X: https://x.com/BeyondTheScalpe Threads: https://www.threads.com/@beyond.the_scalpel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.the_scalpel Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BeyondTheScalpel1/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033Aj8vvEr7Pz9Se02Yo1F?si=7ac5299e36ce4f5f Beyond the Scalpel is produced by Palm Beach Media Productions.