TMS Therapy Near Me In Tampa [2024]
Florida TMS Clinic • February 5, 2024

TMS THERAPY NEAR ME


A Step By Step Guide To Find The Best TMS Clinic


TMS Therapy Clinics Ranking Criteria

There are over 20 TMS clinics in the Tampa Bay area. Considering many of them have multiple locations. The total number of clinics is well over 35 TMS locations. Many of these locations have multiple treatment chairs. It is estimated that there are well over 60 TMS treatment chairs in the Tampa Bay area. This is excellent news for patients because it means you have plenty of options. Our advice is to pick a TMS clinic based on the following criteria:



1. TMS Doctor

Your TMS psychiatrist’s experience and knowledge of your case are essential.

2. TMS Device

While all TMS devices are cleared for the treatment of depression. Some are more accurate than others.

3. TMS Staff

Friendly and knowledgeable staff is a must. Training and supervision by the doctor is essential.

4. TMS Cost

In network with your insurance or affordable out of insurance fees.

How to find the best TMS therapy clinic near you?


We will discuss the main factors that make a TMS clinic good quality. Then, we will discuss finding and locating TMS clinics near you in Tampa, Florida. Lastly, I will list all TMS clinics and rank them to compare to each other.


The Five Pillars For The Ultimate TMS Center Of Excellence:



#1 TMS Doctor

We always advise our patients to know who their TMS doctor is. You should also know how involved the TMS doctor will be in providing your TMS therapy. In other words, you need a TMS doctor who is hands-on in managing, supervising, and adjusting your particular TMS treatment protocol.



#2 TMS Technology

Well, that's a self-explanatory one. Because a TMS machine delivers TMS treatment, you want to ensure that your treatment is delivered via a high-quality FDA-approved TMS device. Not all TMS devices are created equal. For example, Florida TMS Clinic uses one of the most advanced 3D Navigated TMS technology which helps us make sure that every single pulse is delivered precisely where it was planned. This Navigation TMS technology is not available anywhere else in the Tampa Bay area. That doesn't mean that other TMS machines are not effective. They are also effective; otherwise, they would not be cleared by the FDA. It just means that there is always a good option and a better option. Why would you settle for anything less than the best if you had the choice?



#3 TMS Staff

This is a big one. Your TMS treatment sessions are going to be delivered by your TMS therapist. You're going to see this person daily for six weeks. You want to make sure that you're comfortable and happy with this person. You also want to ensure that the TMS psychiatrist will train this TMS therapist to use that particular TMS device. Let me give you another example of what Florida TMS Clinic does. All of our TMS therapists are certified by the TMS device manufacturer. All of our TMS therapists are BLS certified. And despite their excellent experience in delivering TMS therapy, they are still always supervised by the physician who supervises their performance via the navigation system and video cameras. All staff undergoes a quarterly evaluation to demonstrate their knowledge of TMS therapy’s most up-to-date knowledge and advances.



#4 TMS Insurance Specialist

The TMS insurance specialist is the person who presents your case to your health insurance to get your TMS therapy prior-authorized or pre-approved. The TMS insurance specialist needs to be very knowledgeable and detail-oriented; otherwise, your insurance may deny your TMS prior-authorization. This could mean a significant delay in your TMS therapy. Florida TMS Clinic has a meager rate of denials from insurance. When insurance denies a TMS case, it's almost always for an illegitimate reason as we only request prior-authorization for fully qualifying patients. Our doctor always takes the case peer-to-peer. If a peer-to-peer review doesn't turn around the denial, the doctor will take it to the appeal level. The only time we will stop is when the patient does not want us to proceed further. Otherwise, we always fight for the patient to get their TMS approved.



#5 TMS Cost

The good news is that almost all insurances cover TMS therapy costs. But not everybody has insurance. We still have patients who pay out-of-pocket for their TMS treatment. The cost of TMS therapy could be prohibitive for some. For this reason, Florida TMS Clinic offers a reasonable rate to uninsured patients. Speaking of cost, you need to know about the cost of TMS “add-on” treatments. You see, the FDA-approved protocol targets the left side of the brain, which is used for depression. Often, patients will have depression and anxiety at the same time. These patients with co-occurring anxiety might need an “add-on” treatment protocol targeting the right brain. This means using an extra treatment session every day. Most TMS clinics charge extra for this extra time on the chair. Florida TMS Clinic doesn’t charge additional fees for “add-on” treatments. It is complimentary.


Now that you know how to evaluate TMS clinics in your area let’s list all the TMS clinics providing TMS Therapy in the Tampa Bay area.



Tampa TMS Therapy Clinics Directory


Find the best TMS clinic in your area



FLORIDA TMS CLINIC - Tampa TMS Therapy Center

#1 TMS Clinic in Tampa

2805 W Busch Blvd, STE 208

Tampa, FL 33618

‪Phone (813) 867-3646



FLORIDA TMS CLINIC - Wesley Chapel TMS Center

#1 TMS Clinic in Wesley Chapel

26843 Tanic Dr, STE 101 

Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

Phone (813) 867-2378



Tampa Neuropsychiatry

Recommended TMS Clinic in St. Pete

625 6th Ave South, Suite 155 

St. Petersburg, FL 33701



TMS Advantage

Recommended TMS Clinic in Clearwater

28465 US Hwy 19 N, Suite 202

Clearwater, FL 33761



Brandon TMS & Psychiatry

407 N. Parsons Ave, Suite 107A

Brandon, FL 33510



TMS of South Tampa

508 S. Habana Ave, Suite 320

Tampa, FL 33609



USF Health Department of Psychiatry

3515 East Fletcher Ave

Tampa, FL 33613



James A. Haley Veterans Hospital

13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd

Tampa, FL 33612



Stedman Clinical Trials

14506 University Point Place

Tampa, FL 33613



TMS of Central Florida

1119 Nikki View Drive

Brandon, FL 33511



Florida Medical Clinic

6719 Gall Blvd, Suite 207

Zephyrhills, FL 33542



Neurobehavioral Medicine

613 W. MLK Dr. Blvd, #102

Tampa, FL 33603



South Tampa Psychiatry

2919 W Swann Ave, STE 104

Tampa, FL 33609



Embracing Life Wellness Center

6332 U.S. 301

Riverview, FL 33578



Florida Behavioral Medicine

1100 Clearwater Largo Rd N

Largo, FL 33770



Baycare Life Management

1106 Druid Road, Suite 201

Clearwater, FL 33756



Penn-Tampa Neurology and TMS Wellness

35111 US Hwy 19 North, Suite 207

Palm Harbor, FL 34684



TMS of Tampa

2909 W Bay to Bay Blvd, Suite 210

Tampa, FL 33629



Health and Psychiatry

3919 Tampa Rd

Oldsmar, FL 34677



Solace Behavioral Health

Multiple locations

Northwest Tampa Bay



Greenbrook TMS Neurohealth Centers

Multiple locations

Florida and other states



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