Our TMS Services:
At TMS Services of West Texas, we offer Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (known as TMS) for treatment resistant Depression (typically diagnosed as Major Depressive Disorder). TMS is a non-invasive, FDA approved procedure option when treatments like medication or psychotherapy have not been effective and is considered to be a highly effective and safe treatment. The TMS system we use has been in existence for over 30 years and is covered by most insurances (self pay options are also available).
We are here to support you on your mental health journey!
Initial Psychiatric Evaluation (Required)
Our experienced team of Psychiatric Providers will complete an Initial Psychiatric Evaluation to determine if you are a candidate for TMS therapy. We will review your full medical and psychiatric history and discuss treatment options with you.​​
Initial TMS Session
Once our providers have determined that you are a candidate for TMS therapy, we will complete an Initial TMS Session. During this session you will be comfortably seated while our providers create a map of where best to deliver gentle magnetic pulses that will stimulate nerve cells in the brain that are often under-active in depressed patients. This non-invasive procedure typically lasts about 30 to 60 minutes. After the session, patients can resume daily activities since there is no downtime.
Follow Up TMS Session
Follow Up TMS Sessions will take place daily during weekdays (Mondays - Fridays) until the treatment is completed. These sessions typically last about 20 minutes and are also non-invasive with no downtime required, therefore you may resume your daily activities following each session.
How TMS works as a treatment for Depression:
"Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy works by sending short magnetic pulses to target the exact areas of the brain affected by Depression – stimulating and activating these neural pathways so that the inactive signals begin firing and working again, thus, restoring the emotional control center."
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Specific areas addressed usually include the prefrontal cortex because that is often the area that is underactive for people with depression. Magnetic pulses take action on the neurons of the brain by creating small electrical currents to stimulate the brain cells / neurons. Once the neurons are stimulated, this can help potentially increase activity in targeted areas of the brain, such as areas of the brain believed to help in mood regulation.
​TMS, over time, can help improve mood and mental functioning. TMS is a non-surgical and non-invasive procedure, therefore no anesthesia is required.
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We are happy to consult with you to determine if TMS is the right choice for you.
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Meet Our Medical Director
Oscar E. Perez, M.D., DLFAPA
Dr. Oscar E. Perez, M.D., DLFAPA, is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology and is a licensed physician in Texas and New Mexico. He is trained to address all psychiatric conditions and specializes in Addiction Psychiatry. He has been practicing for forty-five years, with forty-three of those years in El Paso, Texas. He is a member of the Clinical TMS Society, the American Psychiatric Association (where he is a Hispanic Representative and a Distinguished Life Fellow (DLFAPA)), the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians, and the Southwest Association of Hispanic American Physicians. He is currently a consultant to the Texas Medical Board.​​
In addition to providing psychiatric care to the general population, Dr. Perez has served Active Duty Military, Veterans, and their families throughout his career in an inpatient hospital setting and outpatient clinics, understanding the unique needs required by military populations. He has been recognized by Tricare for his dedication and excellence in psychiatric services.
Dr. Perez graduated from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. He then continued his education completing his Psychiatric Residency in Baylor College of Medicine. He specializes in Addiction Psychiatry, and Adult / Adolescent Psychiatry, and is qualified to diagnose and treat all psychiatric conditions including:
• Depression / Major Depressive Disorder
• ADHD / ADD (Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder)
• Alcohol Addiction
• Anxiety
• Behavioral Disorders
• Bipolar Disorders
• Chemical Dependency
• Dissociative Disorders
• Drug Addiction
• Mental Health Disorders
• OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
• ODD
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Psychosis
• PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• Schizophrenia
• Sleep Disorders
• Substance Abuse
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Lastly, Dr. Perez and TMS Services of West Texas are proud partners of Project Vida Community Healthcare Clinics in El Paso, TX, with whom Dr. Perez worked to launch their first Psychiatry Residency Program which began in 2024.
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Dr. Perez is a Clinical Assistant Professor for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso.
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