DepartmentResources for Patients 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 Phone: [617.414.8309](tel:617.414.8309) Please Note:**Internal Referrals** Providers should submit through Epic. Use “Ambulatory Referral to Psychiatry: TMS Clinic” or type “TMS” in “Orders.” **External Referrals** All patients must be registered at BMC before making an appointment. New patients can call [617.414.6060](tel:617.414.6060) to register. Download our [referral form](/sites/default/files/2026-03/BMC_TMSreferralform.pdf "BMC Department of Psychiatry: TMS Consultation Clinician Referral Form (PDF)") and send the completed form and clinical information to our Program Coordinator with the subject/attention line “TMS Referral from \[name of your institution or practice\].” You can send via: - Secure email to - Fax to [781.398.7222](tel:781.398.7222) *Please note: Referrals are not complete without clinical information.* [Download the TMS Clinic Referral Form (PDF)](/sites/default/files/2026-03/BMC_TMSreferralform.pdf "BMC Department of Psychiatry: TMS Consultation Clinician Referral Form (PDF)") Close Dialog ## Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic # Resources for Patients Explore Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic ## Frequently Asked Questions about TMS ### 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 preauthorization. ### 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.