For Patients

Functional neurosurgery at the University of Utah.

Dr. Rahimpour is a stereotactic and functional neurosurgeon specializing in surgical care for epilepsy, movement disorders, chronic pain and facial pain syndromes, and selected neuropsychiatric conditions where neuromodulation or restorative approaches may be considered.

Clinical Focus

Movement Disorders

Evaluation and surgical treatment pathways for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and related disorders.

Epilepsy

Collaborative care for seizure localization and surgical options, including SEEG, laser ablation, Neuropace, and vagus nerve stimulation.

Pain and Facial Pain

Specialized consultation for trigeminal neuralgia, glossopharyngeal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, brachial plexus avulsion pain, and cancer-related pain.

Neuromodulation

Deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound, robotic neurosurgery, radiosurgery, and minimally invasive procedures for carefully selected patients.

Appointments and Referrals

Patient appointments are coordinated through University of Utah Health. For clinical questions, scheduling, or referrals, please use the Clinical Neurosciences Center through official University of Utah Health channels.

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Patient Feedback

Consistently rated by patients for clear, compassionate care.

Public patient feedback through University of Utah Health and Google highlights attentive communication, thoughtful follow-up, clear explanations, and compassionate care. University of Utah Health patient experience surveys report a 4.9 out of 5 rating across 138 reviews; Google lists a 4.9 rating across 38 reviews.