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Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: tumor resection, foraminotomy, artificial disc replacement, and more.

1301 Secret Ravine Parkway Suite 200
Roseville, CA 95661

(916) 771-3300

Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD is a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Sutter Health, Mercy General Hospital Mercy San Juan Medical Center and B BARRY CHEHRAZI MD INC.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

1301 Secret Ravine Parkway Suite 200
Roseville, CA 95661

(916) 771-3300

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Some issues Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	315
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	40
doctor visit	360
hospital care	121
inpatient care	121
nerve procedures	40
spinal procedures	94

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	36
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	390
hospital care	147
inpatient care	147
nerve procedures	26
spinal procedures	41

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	35
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	412
hospital care	109
inpatient care	109
nerve procedures	23
spinal procedures	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	70
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	395
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	43
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	415
hospital care	158
inpatient care	158
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	44
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	438
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123
nerve procedures	22
spinal procedures	34

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	38
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	419
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
nerve procedures	25
spinal procedures	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	38
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	320
hospital care	94
inpatient care	94
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	31
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	311
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	43
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	402
hospital care	178
inpatient care	178
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	12
Hispanic	15
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	51
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Roseville, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	21
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	379
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	268
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	20
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	119
85 and over	39
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	127

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1995. He completed residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurosurgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurosurgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Sutter Health

Mercy General Hospital Mercy San Juan Medical Center

B BARRY CHEHRAZI MD INC

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. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, WellCare, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO) and Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Blue Shield of California

WellCare

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kavian Shahi, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Roseville, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Spineology Inc.	$3,457 VIA Spinous Process Plate $2,366	Spine Devices $1,091
Globus Medical, Inc.	$1,863 Spine $1,515	CREO MCS $138	RISE $98	ELLIPSE $46	COALITION AGX $34	Other $32
K2M, Inc.	$1,195 General K2M Product Discussion $586	SERENGETI $478	CAPRI Corpectomy Cage System $93	EVEREST Spinal System $31	CASCADIA Interbody System $6
SI-Bone, Inc.	$866 iFuse Implant $866
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$488 Spine $230	Neurosurgery $111	MIS $39	CERTAS $34	AllograftBiomaterials $29	Other $44
Other	$1,701 Neuro-Chronic Pain $190	BIOLOGIX Allograft Bone $152	Medical Device $144	Surgical planning and navigation radiation treatment planning and positioning $125	ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL $100	Other $990

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,273
Travel and Lodging	$3,077
Gift	$140
Education	$80

Biography

Dr. Kavian Shahi specializes in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Clinical interests for Dr. Shahi include skull base surgery, tumor resection, and cervical (neck) spine problems. He is professionally affiliated with Dignity Health and Sutter Health. He takes Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dignity Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Roseville, CA. Dr. Shahi obtained his medical school training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Utah. Dr. Shahi speaks Persian.