Todd M. Hutton Explained

Todd M. Hutton
Citizenship:United States
Profession:Psychiatrist
Specialism:Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Years Active:1993-current
Education:M.D., University of California, Irvine School of Medicine (1989)
Work Institutions:Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California
Huntington Memorial Hospital

Todd M. Hutton is an American psychiatrist specializing in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). He is Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.[1] [2] Hutton is also currently President of the Clinical TMS Society, as well as the founder and medical director of the Southern California TMS Center.

Hutton is particularly known for his pioneering work in the field and practice of transcranial magnetic stimulation, including various published studies about its clinical efficacy.[3] [4] He has also appeared as a featured guest on the national televised talk show The Doctors, produced by Phil McGraw, and was interviewed about his role in the development of transcranial magnetic stimulation as a clinical treatment method.

Education

In 1985, Hutton graduated with a B.A. in Biology from the University of California, Irvine. In 1989, he received his M.D. from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, and in 1993 completed residency training at LAC+USC Medical Center.[5] He also completed advanced TMS Therapy Fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in 2014.

Career

Hutton has been practicing psychiatry since 1993, and has previously practiced at Community Medical Center Long Beach.[6] He is currently on staff at the Huntington Memorial Hospital.[7] Hutton founded the Southern California TMS Center in Pasadena, California as one of the first TMS providers in the United States, and has subsequently steadily expanded it to include several locations across the Greater Los Angeles area.[8] [9]

Hutton is a specialist in transcranial magnetic stimulation,[10] [11] which uses low-frequency magnetic fields to treat patients with depressive disorders.[12] First used in 1985,[13] the treatment method focuses on stimulating the left frontal lobe, which is often underactive in people with depressive and refractory mood disorders.[14] Hutton has taken part in several studies on the clinical efficacy of TMS.[4] [3]

Active in the Clinical TMS Society since its founding in 2013, Hutton was elected Society President in 2018.[9]

Media

Hutton was a featured guest on the U.S. national talk show The Doctors,[15] and has also been interviewed in several podcasts.[16]

Awards and affiliations

Some of Todd Hutton's selected awards, recognitions, and professional affiliations are listed below.[17] [9] [18]

Selected publications

Some of Hutton's selected publications are listed below.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Living with Sadness: How Does Sadness Differ from Depression?. John. Riddle. March 18, 2019. May 30, 2019.
  2. https://health.usnews.com/doctors/todd-hutton-580717 Todd M. Hutton
  3. Antillon, D., Barragan, N., Jenkins J., Hutton J., Hutton. 2018. Clinical Efficacy of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Major Depression in an Outpatient Setting. T. Brain Stimulation, Volume 11, Issue 3, May–June 2018, page e2.
  4. Derstine T, Lanocha K, Wahlstrom C, Hutton TM . Transcranial magnetic stimulation for major depressive disorder: a pragmatic approach to implementing TMS in a clinical practice . Ann Clin Psychiatry . 22 . 4 Suppl . S4–11 . November 2010 . 21180663 .
  5. https://socaltms.com/our-team/dr-todd-hutton/ Southern California Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
  6. Web site: Treatment for patients suffering mental health issues to expand at Community Hospital Long Beach. Whittier Daily News. Joe. Segura. July 29, 2013. May 30, 2019.
  7. https://www.huntingtonhospital.org/Physician-Directory/H/Todd-M-Hutton-MD.aspx Huntington Memorial Hospital
  8. Web site: Machine finds pulse on new wave of depression treatment. Orange County Register. Brittany. Woolsey. October 10, 2013. May 30, 2019.
  9. Web site: Dr. Todd Hutton Elected as TMS Society President. Southern California TMS Center. June 1, 2018. May 30, 2019.
  10. Web site: Treatment Utilizing Magnetic Fields Offers New Hope For Those With Severe Depression. Sandra. Mitchell. CBS News. February 5, 2015. May 30, 2019.
  11. Web site: Kanye West Calls Bipolar Disorder His "Superpower" In A New Song & Fans Are Seriously Divided. Nathan. Diller. Bustle. June 1, 2018. May 30, 2019.
  12. Web site: The Breakthrough Depression Treatment You've Been Waiting For Is Magnetic — Literally. Woman's Health. September 1, 2017. May 30, 2019.
  13. Todd Hutton, Karl Lanocha, M.D Richard Bermudes, Kimberly Cress. Transcranial magnetic stimulation: what you need to know.
  14. Web site: TMS Magnetic Therapy Eases Depression and Pain. National Pain Report. Linda. Rubin. April 9, 2012. May 30, 2019.
  15. Web site: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression. The Doctors. December 3, 2014. May 30, 2019.
  16. Web site: Dr. Dan Reardon and Dr. Todd Hutton [Episode 312]]. January 29, 2018. Chris. Laxamana. Dr. Drew. May 30, 2019.
  17. https://www.clinicaltmssociety.org/am2018/speakers/223/Todd%20Hutton Clinical TMS Society
  18. https://socaltms.com/our-team/dr-todd-hutton/ Todd Hutton