About Us
MD, MSc, PhD
King’s College London, United Kingdom
Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Neuro-rTMS is a private neurological practice located in Athens, Greece led by Dr. Maria Ioanna Stefanou, MD, MSc, PhD. Dr. Stefanou is a board-certified neurologist who practices adult neurology with special interest in non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques. She received her medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, an MSc in Clinical Neuroscience from King’s College London and a PhD degree from the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. She completed her neurology residency at the University Hospital of Tübingen, Germany.
About Us
Dr. Maria Ioanna Stefanou
MD, MSc, PhD
King’s College London, United Kingdom
Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Neuro-rTMS is a private neurological practice located in Athens, Greece led by Dr. Maria Ioanna Stefanou, MD, MSc, PhD. Dr. Stefanou is a board-certified neurologist who practices adult neurology with special interest in non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) techniques. She received her medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, an MSc in Clinical Neuroscience from King’s College London and a PhD degree from the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. She completed her neurology residency at the University Hospital of Tübingen, Germany.
"The challenge of neurology is to understand the very essence of humanity"
Neurology, as the science that studies the brain and nervous system, extends beyond diagnosing and treating medical conditions. Its challenge is much broader: through understanding the brain’s functions, it seeks to shed light on human existence itself—our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
The quest for answers in neurology is closely tied to the understanding of ourselves. By exploring the complex connections of the nervous system, scientists aim to uncover the mysteries of consciousness and personality. Thus, neurology not only aids in combating illnesses but also helps us explore the essence of human nature.
Neurology Practice
Welcome to the neurology practice of Dr. Maria Ioanna Stefanou, where compassionate care meets cutting-edge medical technology. Our practice is dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological disorders, ensuring that each patient receives personalized attention and the highest standard of care.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain and is used both as diagnostic tool and treatment modality for a wide variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Diagnostically, single-pulse TMS is used to measure activity and function of specific brain circuits in humans, including assessment of the function and integrity of the human motor system. With respect to therapy, repetitive TMS (rTMS) is proven to be a safe and highly efficacious treatment of neurological and psychiatric diseases, including depression, post-stroke movement disorders, limb spasticity, neuropathic pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Brain state-dependent brain stimulation with real-time EEG-triggered TMS
Combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroencephalography (EEG) within a real-time brain state-dependent stimulation paradigm enables the study of relationships among dynamic brain activity, cortical excitability, and plasticity induction. The video demonstrates a protocol to synchronize TMS pulses with the phase of ongoing EEG oscillations.