SGB as a procedure has been around for decades. However, only in the last few years has it been studied extensively for PTSD. It is still not covered by most medical insurance. Perhaps, that's why your doctor has not talked with you about it. 

This procedure is not covered by most insurance. It is however covered under HSA funds. Dr. Hanson's office does offer CareCredit for someone looking for financial aid. If you are interested in CareCredit, please explain your situation to staff when you're on the phone with them.

The standard procedure can vary slightly in cost, but typically very affordable for most patients. We prefer to discuss pricing over the phone and ask for serious inquires only. 

SGB helps with PTSD and PTSD-related symptoms such as Anxiety, Depression, Nervousness, Startle Response, Hyperarousal, Hypervigilance, Trouble Sleeping, Chronic Pain, Trouble Concentration, Irritability, Outbursts or Aggressive Behavior, Overwhelming Guilt or Shame.

Reference: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-018-2736-y

The number of visits recommended will depend on the type of injury/trauma you've sustained, the severity of your condition, whether your injury is acute versus chronic, or if you are being co-treated by another healthcare provider(s). Generally speaking, we do an over-the-phone screening followed by a consultation with Dr. Hanson. The procedure takes a day, and then there is some follow-up. Each case is different, but a lot of the follow-ups can generally happen over the phone. 

In most situations, you do not. The final determination is made during or after your consultation.  A very important aspect of history and evaluation for sympathetic dysfunction are contributions from the cervical spine. If you have had injuries – – motor vehicle, falls, concussions etc., etc. – – instability in the cervical spine will significantly affect the effectiveness both short and long-term of stellate ganglion block. We strongly prefer to evaluate the cervical spine for stability if you have previous injury/symptoms and to contribute part of our care toward reestablishing cervical spine stability.

We believe that SGB is especially useful in PTSD and Trauma patients where other forms of treatments have failed, so absolutely, YES! Please feel free to reach out to us. This procedure has shown tremendous success and results in extreme PTSD and trauma patients. Having said that, we do have an internal screening process. Not all patients qualify for this procedure and it is not for everyone. 

Absolutely. Many of Dr. Hanson's patients have dealt with trauma and PTSD for far too long, years and even decades. If your PTSD is due to "Stuck" and overactive Sympathetic Nervous System, this procedure can help you.

Let us help you with that. Your first step is to talk with our nursing staff over the phone, to perform some initial screening. This is very useful to determine if this procedure is right for you. The screening should take about 30min. This screening is at No Cost to you. Please fill out your information to start the process!

Absolutely. Trauma comes in many different ways, and SGB shows promise in many different types. We can certainly help you. First steps; let's start an initial screening. The initial screening is at No Charge to you. Please fill out the form, and our Care Coordinator, Emilee, will reach out to you within 24 hours.

Absolutely, yes. If you are suffering from other conditions such as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Hyperhidrosis, Hot flashes, and more, this procedure can help you. Please feel free to reach out to us using the same form above, and our Patient Care Coordinator, Emilee, can help you.

Many times, yes. It also depends on the type of pain you have. If you are suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, this procedure can definitely help you. Perhaps the best thing to do is to do a phone consultation with Dr. Hanson to assess further if this can also help your pain. The patient's video on our Home Page is of a patient receiving treatment for pain and PTSD.

Good Question and the answer is "Maybe." Everyone processes trauma differently. We don't make blanket decisions and instead review each family member as an individual case. What symptoms are you and your family experiencing? How long ago was the accident? How long have these symptoms persisted? Several factors, including the individual patient's medical history, are taken into consideration too. What types of symptoms are you and your family members showing? Have you sought any other treatment? These are some of the questions we will ask as we do the initial screening with you. Depending on the findings, we will make recommendations for family members, individually. If you have had injuries – – motor vehicle, falls, concussions etc. – – instability in the cervical spine will significantly affect the effectiveness both short and long-term of stellate ganglion block. We strongly prefer to evaluate the cervical spine for stability with a specialized x-ray if you have previous injury/symptoms and to contribute part of our care toward reestablishing cervical spine stability.

That's great. If you think you need this urgently, please say that in the comments section of the "Request Consultation Form". We will try our best to accommodate you as best as we can!