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Dr. John Sarris, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery
Albany Medical College (1987)
Professional interests include: stroke, concussion, neurocritical care
9 Hospital Drive
Toms River, NJ 08755

Dr. John Sarris, MD is a neurosurgeon in Brick, NJ specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. John Sarris, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Community Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group and BARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP PC.

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Office Locations

1869 Route 88
Brick, NJ 08724
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RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group

633 Route 37 West
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 240-4787
(732) 240-3114
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9 Hospital Drive
Toms River, NJ 08755
(732) 341-1881
(732) 505-4453
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95 Old Short Hills Road
West Orange, NJ 07052
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Some issues Dr. John Sarris, 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. John Sarris, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. John Sarris, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Brick, NJ during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Sarris, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 68
inpatient care 68

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD.

Gender
Male 18
Female 24
Age
From 65 to 74 14
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 13
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and dementia.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 48
Ischemic Heart Disease 74
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 45
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 43
Diabetes 40
Dementia 55
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Brick, NJ during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Sarris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 58
hospital care 637
inpatient care 637

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD.

Gender
Male 180
Female 267
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 412
Black 14
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 164
85 and over 144
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and stroke.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 59
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 44
Diabetes 48
Dementia 51
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Brick, NJ during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Sarris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 37
hospital care 499
inpatient care 499

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 195
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 292
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 76
From 75 to 84 111
85 and over 102
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 67
Ischemic Heart Disease 73
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 42
Diabetes 46
Dementia 45
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Brick, NJ during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Sarris, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 30
hospital care 475
inpatient care 475

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 167
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 276
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 62
From 75 to 84 106
85 and over 94
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 63
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 63
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 39
Diabetes 53
Dementia 47
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Brick, NJ during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Sarris, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 323
inpatient care 323

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD.

Gender
Male 80
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 172
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 59
85 and over 50
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 63
Ischemic Heart Disease 74
Depression 51
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 50
Dementia 50
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Brick, NJ during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Sarris, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 148
inpatient care 148

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD.

Gender
Male 31
Female 47
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 21
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 67
Ischemic Heart Disease 75
Depression 50
Chronic Kidney Disease 69
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 38
Diabetes 56
Dementia 54
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Brick, NJ during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Sarris, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 670
inpatient care 670

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 180
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 285
Black 0
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 89
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 62
Ischemic Heart Disease 62
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 40
Diabetes 48
Dementia 38
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Brick, NJ during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Sarris, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 530
inpatient care 530

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD.

Gender
Male 131
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 240
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 91
85 and over 70
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 62
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 19
Atrial Fibrilation 43
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 39
Diabetes 47
Dementia 40
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Sarris, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Sarris, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Brick, NJ were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 41
hospital care 418
inpatient care 418

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD.

Gender
Male 102
Female 139
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 209
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 3
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 85
85 and over 72
Less than 65 21
65 to 74 56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Sarris, MD From 2016 - 2023

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 61
Ischemic Heart Disease 70
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 39
Diabetes 48
Atrial Fibrillation 31
Cancer 17
Dementia 47

Education & Training

Dr. John Sarris, MD graduated from Albany Medical College in 1987. He completed residency at Albany Medical Center. He has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (1987)

Residency: Albany Medical Center (1993)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Sarris, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RWJBarnabas Health
Community Hospital
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group
BARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP PC

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. John Sarris, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Fidelis Care, Cigna, Aetna, EmblemHealth, Consumer Health Network, WellCare, CIGNA Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, Aetna Better Health, Centivo, Clover and DOL.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. John Sarris, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Fidelis Care
Cigna
Aetna
EmblemHealth
Consumer Health Network
WellCare
CIGNA Medicare
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna Medicare
Aetna Better Health
Centivo
Clover
DOL
Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:
Empire Blue Cross / Wellchoice: HMO, POS, PPO
Preferred Health Strategies PPO
Correctional Medical Services: HMO
Coventry / First Health: PPO
Multiplan / Private Healthcare Systems PPO
Three Rivers Provider Network PPO
NJ State Health Benefits: HMO, POS, PPO
United Healthcare: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare
Wellpoint (formerly AmeriGroup): NJ Family Care Medicaid, Medicare HMO
Amerihealth: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare, and Local Value Network
Medicaid
Horizon NJ Health: Medicaid and Medicare
Cigna: HMO, POS, PPO
United Healthcare Community Plan: Medicaid and Medicare
Medicare
Beech Street - Medichoice: PPO
USA Managed Care Organization, Inc.: PPO
Qualcare: HMO and PPO
Aetna Better Health
NJ Manufacturers PPO
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey: HMO, POS, PPO, Omnia, Indemnity, Medicare
Consumer Health Network: PPO
Devon Health Services: PPO
Magnacare PPO
Fidelis Care (formerly Wellcare of NJ): NJ Family Care Medicaid, Medicare HMO
Aetna: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare
Oxford: HMO, POS, PPO, Medicare

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $197 Reveal LINQ
$197
AbbVie, Inc. $103 ZINBRYTA
$103
Medtronic USA, Inc. $95 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro
$95
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc $32 NUPLAZID
$32
GENZYME CORPORATION $24 AUBAGIO
$24
Other $43 BOTOX
$17 		MAYZENT
$13 		ABILIFY MAINTENA
$13
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $495

Biography

Dr. John Sarris works as a neurosurgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Sarris include concussion, stroke, and neurocritical care. Blue California, Fidelis Care, and Aetna appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Sarris takes. Dr. Sarris obtained his medical school training at Albany Medical College and performed his residency at Albany Medical Center. In addition to English, he speaks Greek. He is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health and Community Hospital.

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