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Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology and Neurosurgery

University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: stroke, endovascular disease

830 West High Street
Lima, OH 45801

(419) 996-4099

Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD is a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH specializing in vascular neurology and neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health and Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center.

Office Locations

Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center

830 West High Street
Lima, OH 45801

(419) 996-4099

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Some issues Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH during 2012 were vascular procedures, brain imaging (neuroimaging), minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	38
catheterization	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
spinal procedures	14
vascular procedures	141

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH during 2013 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
vascular procedures	137

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	73
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH during 2014 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
vascular procedures	254

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	18
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	69
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH during 2015 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
vascular procedures	160

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	30
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	60
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH during 2016 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
vascular procedures	68

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	51
Dementia	31
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	324
inpatient care	324
vascular procedures	146

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	51
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	48
Dementia	40
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	28
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	72
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	36
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	50
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39
hospital care	514
inpatient care	514
vascular procedures	71

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	73
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	62
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	28
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47
emergency care	13
hospital care	266
inpatient care	266

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	60
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57
hospital care	246
inpatient care	246
vascular procedures	80

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	61
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	74
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	44
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Lima, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	38
catheterization	14
doctor visit	41
emergency care	13
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184
minimally invasive procedures	14
spinal procedures	14
vascular procedures	132

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	159
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	61
85 and over	33
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	62

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	62
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at University of Damascus Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine (1999)

Residency: University of Damascus Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health

Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Medical Mutual, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, Molina Healthcare, Payer Provider, CIN-MHS NON-MSSP, Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA, SummaCare OH, Aetna Commercial & Aetna Medicare OH, Valor Health Plan OH, Lutheran Preferred OH, Parkview-Signature One OH, Quality Care Partners PPO OH, Buckeye Health Plan OH, Aetna Better Health OH, Medigold OH, Align Senior Care OH, Ohio Health Choice, CareSource OH, Medicare OH, Frontpath Health Coalition OH and The Health Plan OH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

HealthSmart

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Medical Mutual

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

Molina Healthcare

Payer Provider

CIN-MHS NON-MSSP

Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA

SummaCare OH

Aetna Commercial & Aetna Medicare OH

Valor Health Plan OH

Lutheran Preferred OH

Parkview-Signature One OH

Quality Care Partners PPO OH

Buckeye Health Plan OH

Aetna Better Health OH

Medigold OH

Align Senior Care OH

Ohio Health Choice

CareSource OH

Medicare OH

Frontpath Health Coalition OH

The Health Plan OH

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$1,580 AX Angiography Fluoroscopy Radiology Systems $1,580
Covidien LP	$906 Neurovascular Access Delivery $800	Flow Diversion $106
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$414 PIPELINE $328	Solitaire $86
Stryker Corporation	$395 INTERVENTIONAL SPINE $222	Trevo $66	Synchro $66	EVOLVE $41
Penumbra, Inc.	$51 Penumbra Coil 400 $51

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,538
Food and Beverage	$808

Research Payments

Dr. Akram Shhadeh, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $38,290.

Biography

Dr. Akram Shhadeh is a medical specialist in vascular neurology and neurosurgery. Dr. Shhadeh's areas of clinical interest consist of neurosurgery, stroke, and endovascular disease. He is professionally affiliated with Mercy Health. He graduated from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. He trained at Temple University Hospital and a hospital affiliated with the University of Damascus for residency. Dr. Shhadeh seems to honor Anthem, Medical Mutual, Blue California, and more.