DepartmentPatient Resources Close [Back to Overview](/departments/psychiatry/transcranial-magnetic-stimulation-tms-clinic)## Explore department Request an Appointment ## Request an Appointment Request an Appointment ##### By Phone For general scheduling or help finding the right provider, call to speak to a member of our care team. ##### Schedule Online If you’ve already seen a provider in this department, you can request a follow-up with them in MyChart. [Schedule With MyChart](https://mychart.bmc.org/) Close Dialog Refer a Patient ## Refer a Patient Refer a Patient Online: [Refer Online](/sites/default/files/2026-03/BMC_TMSreferralform.pdf) Phone: [617.414.8309](tel:617.414.8309) Please Note:**Internal referrals:** Providers should submit an “Ambulatory Referral to Psychiatry: TMS Clinic” through EPIC or type “TMS” in “Orders.” **External Referrals:** Download our [referral form](https://www.bmc.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/BMC_TMSreferralform.pdf) and send the form and send the referral form and clinical information to our coordinator with the subject/attention line "TMS Referral from \[the institution that you are referring from\]" via: - Secure email to - Fax to 781.398.7222 Note: Referrals are not complete without clinical information. All patients must be registered at BMC before making an appointment. New patients can call 617.414.6060 to register. Close Dialog ## Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic # Patient Resources Explore Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic ## Frequently Asked Questions Please see below for answers to frequently asked questions about transcranial magnetic stimulation. ### Does TMS hurt? Most people feel a tapping sensation on the scalp during treatment. Mild discomfort or headache may occur early on but typically improves over time. ### How soon will I feel better? Many patients begin noticing improvements in mood after two to three weeks of treatment, though individual responses vary. ### Can I continue my medications? Yes. TMS is often used alongside antidepressant medications and psychotherapy. ### Is TMS covered by insurance? Most major insurance plans cover TMS for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder. Our team can assist with verification and pre-authorization. ### Are there any side effects? TMS is generally safe. The most common side effects are a mild headache or scalp tenderness, which typically resolve quickly.