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Dr. Marisa Gardner, MD is a pediatric neurologist in San Francisco, CA specializing in pediatric neurology and general pediatrics. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Marisa Gardner, MD is affiliated with UCSF Health, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and Hill Physicians.
505 Parnassus Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94143
747 52nd Street
Oakland, CA 94609
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.
Dr. Marisa Gardner, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine (2008)
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals (2010)
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Marisa Gardner, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc. |
$335
Epidiolex $335 |
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Lundbeck LLC |
$142
ONFI $92 |
SABRIL $50 |
Zogenix Inc. |
$113
Fintepla $113 |
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Acorda Therapeutics, Inc |
$95
$95 |
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Mallinckrodt LLC |
$85
ACTHAR $85 |
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Other |
$74
ACTHAR $52 |
VNS Therapy $23 |
Food and Beverage | $696 |
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Grant | $95 |
Education | $54 |
Dr. Marisa Gardner is a physician who specializes in pediatric neurology and general pediatrics. Clinical interests for Dr. Gardner include tuberous sclerosis, down syndrome, and neurofibromatosis. Dr. Gardner is professionally affiliated with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, UCSF Health, and Hill Physicians. Her education and training includes medical school at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).