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Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

University of Virginia School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: stroke, neurological disorders, cerebrovascular disease, and more.

1301 Medical Center Drive Suite 3930
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 936-0060

Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD is a vascular neurologist in Nashville, TN specializing in vascular neurology. She graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2006 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Baptist Memorial Health Care and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Office Locations

Vanderbilt Health

1301 Medical Center Drive Suite 3930
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 936-0060

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3601 Tvc
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-3000

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5901 East Seventh Street Long Beach Vamc (600)
Long Beach, CA 90822

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Some issues Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	356
hospital care	342
inpatient care	342
ultrasound (sonogram)	21
vascular procedures	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	407
hospital care	337
inpatient care	337
ultrasound (sonogram)	79
vascular procedures	79

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	41
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	60
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	487
hospital care	257
inpatient care	257
ultrasound (sonogram)	72
vascular procedures	72

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	50
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	280
hospital care	149
inpatient care	149
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
vascular procedures	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	42
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	52
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	111
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
vascular procedures	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	15
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	56
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	80
injections	26
minimally invasive procedures	26

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117
hospital care	31
injections	29
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	11
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	47
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Nashville, TN during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	94
inpatient care	94

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	56
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	31
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

doctor visit	194
hospital care	168
injections	27
inpatient care	168
minimally invasive procedures	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	39
vascular procedures	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	141
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	45
85 and over	14
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	47
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	19
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2006. She completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is certified by the Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2010)

Board Certification: Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2011)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lisa D. Hermann, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Baptist Memorial Health Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cordis Corporation	$57 Endovascular $57
SK Life Science, Inc.	$53 XCOPRI $53
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$21 KYNMOBI $21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$131

Biography

Dr. Lisa Hermann works as a vascular neurology. Dr. Hermann is especially interested in stroke, neurocritical care, and headache. Her education and training includes medical school at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Baptist Memorial Health Care, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.