Dr. Kalea Colletta | Source | Neurologist at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Dr. Kalea Colletta
Dr. Kalea L. Colletta is a neurologist in Hines, Illinois and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Loyola University Medical Center and Edward Hines, Jr. Veterans Affairs Hospital. She received her medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University and has been in practice between 6-10 years.
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Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital
Neurologist
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Jeff's Best Life: Living Without Essential Tremor
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) helped Jeff, who was born with essential tremor, after 70 years of living with involuntary tremors.
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When treatments are not effective, people with essential tremor or Parkinson's can suffer from depression due to their quality of life and be withdrawn. Once DBS is effective, you can see them light up. Little things, like being able to write their name for the first time in years or grab a glass of water and not think twice about it – they become a new person. It's such a privilege serving veterans and having the ability to offer this cutting-edge treatment at no cost to them.
