Ascendant Neuro Physician Jack Chapman, M.D. Performs First Migraine Procedure in Houston, Texas

A revolutionary new procedure that treats Migraine and chronic head pain is now available to patients in the Houston, Texas area. World-renowned pain management physician Jack Chapman a Houston native, performed the first revolutionary procedure in Houston this week as part of the group Ascendant Neuro.

Pioneered by Dr. Ken Reed and his colleagues in Dallas, Texas, this procedure has immense potential for those patients that have been through an extensive course of treatment for their Migraines. In fact, the treatment was the subject of a research paper authored by Dr. Reed that won the prestigious Cephalalgia Award given by the editors of Cephalalgia, the journal of the International Headache Society.

Dr. Chapman is specially trained in minimally invasive pain management procedures, including neurostimulation, which works by safely and gently stimulating certain nerves – thereby blocking the perception of pain from the brain. Ascendant Neuro’s elite group of partner physicians treat all types of chronic pain, including most kinds of severe head pain that occurs on a consistent and frequent basis. Even patients with the most severe headaches that have not responded to other treatments, commonly respond dramatically to treatment options offered by Ascendant Physicians.

“Ascendant Neuro is excited about bringing superior treatments to chronic pain patients in the greater Houston area,” said Alex Noffsinger, President of Ascendant Neuro. “Dr. Chapman’s extensive experience in this field will no doubt offer Migraine sufferers the help and relief they are looking for.”

In the greater Houston area, Dr. Chapman and Ascendant Neuro currently offer treatment at University General Hospital and Humble Surgical Hospital with satellite offices in The Woodlands. Ascendant Neuro plans to expand its elite group of hand-selected specialists in key locations nationwide, including Southern California and New Jersey, with expansion to select markets internationally also under way.

For more information on Dr. Chapman and Ascendant Neuro’s treatment options, please visit http://www.ascendantneuro.com.

About Ascendant Neuro

Ascendant Neuro was formed in July of 2009 with a singular focus: to become the world’s most effective solution for patients suffering from chronic pain. Our team of world-class physicians utilizes the most technologically advanced solutions while focusing on minimally invasive procedures. In the continuum of care, our physicians use the most conservative modalities first as they work through the treatment algorithm.

Ascendant’s physicians are a specially trained, elite group of medical professionals devoted to finding solutions for patients in need. A number of our partner physicians have been involved in pioneering new procedures that better address the needs of their patients. In fact, the work of two of our partner physicians was awarded the prestigious Cephalalgia Award given by the editors of the journal Cephalalgia, the journal of the International Headache Society.

Ascendant Neuro currently operates at Forest Park Medical Center and Pine Creek Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, University General Hospital in Houston, Texas and Humble Surgical Hospital in Humble, Texas.

Ascendant Neuro Announces Upcoming Seminar

Ascendant Neuro is pleased to announce an upcoming free seminar for patients suffering from severe head pain. A presentation given by Jack A. Chapman, M.D. will explain his treatment options in detail. A brief question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Ascendant Neuro physicians are specially trained in neurostimulation which works by safely and gently stimulating certain nerves – thereby blocking the perception of pain from the brain.

The seminar will take place Wednesday, December 7th at 6:00pm at the Crowne Plaza Houston near Reliant/Medical Center. Interested parties are encouraged to sign-up at http://www.ascendantneuro.com or by calling 866-55-NEURO.

Ascendant Neuro’s partner physicians treat all types of chronic pain, including any kind of severe head pain that occurs on a consistent and frequent basis. Even patients with the most severe headaches that have not responded to other treatments, commonly respond dramatically to treatment options offered by Ascendant Physicians.

“Ascendant Neuro is excited to announce the upcoming December 7th seminar in Houston – the first of what we expect to be many,” said Alex Noffsinger, President of Ascendant Neuro.

Patients that suffer from chronic pain in any area the body are encouraged to attend one of these no cost seminars. We have found that the seminars are a great way for patients to educate themselves about the true treatment options out there. For more information on Ascendant Neuro’s treatments, please visit http://www.ascendantneuro.com.

About Ascendant Neuro
Ascendant Neuro was formed in July of 2009 with a singular focus: to become the world’s most effective solution for patients suffering from chronic pain. Our team of world-class physicians utilizes the most technologically advanced solutions while focusing on minimally invasive procedures. In the continuum of care, our physicians use the most conservative modalities first as they work through the treatment algorithm.

Ascendant’s physicians are a specially trained, elite group of medical professionals devoted to finding solutions for patients in need. A number of our partner physicians have been involved in pioneering new procedures that better address the needs of their patients. In fact, the work of two of our partner physicians was awarded the prestigious Cephalalgia Award given by the editors of the journal Cephalalgia, the journal of the International Headache Society.

Ascendant Neuro currently operates at Forest Park Medical Center and Pine Creek Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, University General Hospital in Houston, Texas and Humble Surgical Hospital in Humble, Texas. For more information, please visit http://www.ascendantneuro.com.

Ascendant Neuro Partners With University General Hospital

Ascendant Neuro is pleased to announce a new partnership with University General Hospital in Houston, TX. Starting in October, doctors specially trained by Ascendant Neuro will be able to treat all type of severe headaches, including any kind of severe head pain that occurs on a consistent and frequent basis, in the Houston area. Currently, doctors trained by Ascendant Neuro are located in Dallas, TX.

University General Hospital is a physician-owned, 72-bed acute care hospital designed to suit the most exacting requirements of superb, state-of-the-art medical treatment. University General Hospital offers 5-star level service, is competitively priced and more affordable than most other hospitals.

“We are excited about providing headache pain relief to patients of the Houston area with our neurostimulator technology,” said Alex Noffsinger, President of Ascendant Neuro. “University Hospital is a pivotal location for bringing the medical advancements of Ascendant Neuro to the greater Houston community.”

In addition to the Houston market, Ascendant Neuro plans to expand its elite group of hand-selected specialists and Partner Hospitals in select worldwide markets including the New York/New Jersey metro area as well as Southern California in late 2010.

For more information on Ascendant Neuro’s minimally invasive procedures, please visit http://www.ascendantneuro.com.

About Ascendant Neuro
For the past 15 years, Ascendant Neuro has successfully conducted minimally invasive pain treatment techniques through the innovative use of neurostimulators.  Ascendant Neuro’s trained physicians, which treat chronic pain of the spine as well as chronic migraine headaches, use neurostimulation to eliminate the symptoms of migraine and chronic head pain.
For more information please visit http://www.ascendantneuro.com.

About University General Hospital
University General Hospital is a physician-owned, 72-bed general acute care hospital designed from the ground up to suit the most exacting requirements of superb, state-of-the-art medical treatment while pampering patients and families with an inviting environment that encourages relaxation and healing. University General Hospital offers 5-star level of services and is competitively priced and more affordable than most other hospitals. University General Hospital participates in all major managed care plans.

For more information, please visit http://www.universitygeneralhospital.com.

Robert R. Bulger, M.D. a nationally recognized specialist joins Ascendant Neuro

Ascendant Neuro is pleased to announce the addition of Robert R. Bulger, M.D., a nationally recognized specialist, who has joined to further the advancement of the group’s minimally invasive pain treatment techniques through the innovative use of neurostimulators. Ascendant Neuro’s trained physicians, which treat chronic pain of the spine as well as chronic migraine headaches, are the only doctors performing this unique migraine treatment in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. After attending the prestigious Mayo Medical School College of Medicine, Dr. Bulger trained in both Internal Medicine and Anesthesiology at Emory University in Atlanta.  During his fellowship at Penn State, he developed epidural infusion protocols and techniques for post-operative pain that have since been adopted by numerous hospitals, including the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic.  Other honors include an invitation to be an expert panelist and lecturer at the American Society of Anesthesiology national meeting, visiting professor for the UT Southwestern Medical Center residency and a former President of the Dallas County Anesthesia Society.  Dr. Bulger has also been selected by his peers as one of D Magazine’s Best Doctors in Dallas in each of the past six years. “Ascendant Neuro and our specially trained physicians are dedicated to providing the best care for patients,” said Alex Noffsinger, President of Ascendant Neuro. “Dr. Bulger’s knowledge and experience will help more chronic pain patients resume pain free lives.”

Ascendant Neuro physicians are specially trained in neurostimulation which works by safely and gently stimulating certain superficial nerves of the head. Medical investigations suggest that in turn, this stimulation ultimately reaches key areas of the brain known to be important in the genesis of headaches. Thus, instead of simply “masking” or “covering” headache pain, this methodology may treat the underlying cause of the headaches. Ascendant Neuro is able to treat all type of severe headaches, including any kind of severe head pain that occurs on a consistent and frequent basis. Even patients with the most severe headaches that have not responded to other treatments, commonly respond dramatically to this type of treatment – often with virtually complete resolution of the headaches during the use of the stimulator.

Ascendant Neuro plans to expand its elite group of hand-selected specialists in key locations nationwide, including Houston, Southern California and New Jersey, with expansion to select markets internationally also under way.For more information on Dr. Bulger and Ascendant Neuro’s neurostimulation treatments, please visit http://www.ascendantneuro.com.

About Ascendant Neuro
For the past 15 years, Ascendant Neuro has successfully conducted minimally invasive pain treatment techniques through the innovative use of neurostimulators.  Ascendant Neuro’s trained physicians, which treat chronic pain of the spine as well as chronic migraine headaches, use neurostimulation to eliminate the symptoms of migraine and chronic head pain. Ascendant Neuro currently operates at Forest Park Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. For more information, please visit http://www.ascendantneuro.com