If you are living with chronic pain that hasn't responded to traditional surgery or medication, you may feel like you've run out of options. Dr. Ammar Hawasli provides state-of-the-art Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) for patients across the Kansas City metro. This minimally invasive "neuromodulation" therapy targets the source of your pain signals, offering a life-changing alternative to long-term opioid use.

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Conditions We Treat

Is SCS Right for You? Dr. Hawasli specializes in using Spinal Cord Stimulation to treat complex nerve conditions that are often resistant to other therapies:
1. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS): For those still experiencing persistent back or leg pain after a previous spine surgery (post-laminectomy syndrome).
2. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: An FDA-approved, non-drug solution for the burning, tingling, and numbness in the feet and legs caused by diabetes.
3. Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy: Targeted relief for cancer survivors suffering from nerve damage and "pins and needles" sensations following chemo treatments.
4. Chronic low back pain: Many patients suffer from chronic low back pain but are told they are not a candidate for traditional surgery. Spinal cord stimulation offers effective relief for may who suffer from disabling back pain. 

The "Test-Drive" Advantage 

The SCS Trial: Experience Relief Before the Procedure.
One of the most unique aspects of Spinal Cord Stimulation is the ability to "test-drive" the system. Before any permanent steps are taken, a trial is performed:

Outpatient Placement: Temporary, thin leads are placed near the nerves in the epidural space.
Real-World Testing: You go home and go about your daily life in Kansas City to see if your pain levels drop.
Measurable Success: If you experience a 50% or greater reduction in pain and improved mobility, we can then discuss a permanent, discreet implant.

Why Choose Dr. Ammar Hawasli?

As a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, Dr. Hawasli brings a deep academic and clinical understanding of the nervous system to every procedure. Our practice combines surgical precision with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to pain management in the Greater Kansas City Area.


Call to Action
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Ready to find relief? Schedule a consultation at our Kansas City office to see if Spinal Cord Stimulation is the right path for your recovery.

Most new patient consultations are performed directly by Dr. Hawasli so patients receive a surgeon's evaluation from the first visit.

NKC Health Neurosurgery
2750 Clay Edwards Drive, Suite 410
​North Kansas City, MO 64116
​816-471-8114