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Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD

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(Samden Lhatoo , MD)

(39 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology and Neurophysiology

Maulana Azad Medical College (1991)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, electroencephalography (EEG), epilepsy surgery

6410 FANNIN STREET SUITE 1014
HOUSTON, TX 77030

(832) 325-7080

Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD is a null in HOUSTON, TX specializing in psychiatry & neurology and neurophysiology. He graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD is affiliated with UT Physicians.

Office Locations

6410 FANNIN STREET SUITE 1014
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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UT Physicians

915 Gessner Road Suite 600
Houston, TX 77024

(832) 325-7080

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920 Medical Plaza Drive Suite 560
The Woodlands, TX 77380

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In The News

“Gretchen Von Allmen, MD, Professor, Director of the Division of Child and Adolescent Neurology, and Director of the pediatric epilepsy program in the Department of Pediatrics, will lead the center...”—"FamilieSCN2A Foundation Partners with UTHealth Houston on First Multidisciplinary Center for SCN2A-Related Disorders", Channel 8 News, February 2024

“Even among neurologists, it wasn't well known or publicized or talked about until very recently," said Dr. Samden Lhatoo, a professor of neurology at Case Western Reserve University School of...”—"A Risk for Sudden Death in Epilepsy That Often Goes Unmentioned (Published 2016)", New York Times, August 2016

“The biggest risk factor is uncontrolled seizures, said Dr. Samden Lhatoo, professor of neurology at CWRU School of Medicine and director of the Epilepsy Center at University Hospitals Case Medical...”—"CWRU leads multicenter research on sudden epilepsy deaths; project awarded $27.3 million grant", Cleveland.com , December 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

electromyography

electrophysiological study

evoked potential test

needle electromyography

needle electromyography of extremity

somatosensory evoked potential test

In 2012, Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD had a list price for electromyography (EMG), electrophysiological (EP) study, evoked potential test, needle electromyography, needle electromyography of extremity (arm or leg), and somatosensory evoked potential test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated as a null in HOUSTON, TX during 2012 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31
electroencephalography (EEG)	223
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated as a null in HOUSTON, TX during 2013 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	35
electroencephalography (EEG)	172
hospital care	149
inpatient care	149

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	20
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	31
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated as a null in HOUSTON, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	49
electroencephalography (EEG)	190
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	23
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	36
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated as a null in HOUSTON, TX during 2015 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31
electroencephalography (EEG)	103

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	32
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	29
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated as a null in HOUSTON, TX during 2016 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	23
electroencephalography (EEG)	120
evoked potential test	15
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	19
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	30
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated as a null in HOUSTON, TX during 2017 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36
electroencephalography (EEG)	128
evoked potential test	20
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	15
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Dementia	35
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated as a null in HOUSTON, TX during 2018 were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29
electroencephalography (EEG)	161
evoked potential test	15
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	15
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	35
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated as a null in HOUSTON, TX during 2019 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD for Medicare patients.

electroencephalography (EEG)	134

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	24
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	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	44
Dementia	34
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated as a null in HOUSTON, TX during 2020 were electroencephalography (EEG), evoked potential test and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
electroencephalography (EEG)	40
evoked potential test	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	48
Dementia	37
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated as a null in HOUSTON, TX during 2021 were electroencephalography (EEG) and evoked potential test.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24
electroencephalography (EEG)	31
evoked potential test	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	47
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	16
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Dementia	38
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated as a null in HOUSTON, TX during 2022 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	44
electroencephalography (EEG)	46

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	28
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	13
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	55
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	42
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated as a null in HOUSTON, TX were electroencephalography (EEG), hospital care, inpatient care and evoked potential test.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	33
electroencephalography (EEG)	122
evoked potential test	17
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	93
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	13
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	50

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	30
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College in 1991. He completed residency at North Bristol NHS Trust. He has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Maulana Azad Medical College (1991)

Residency: North Bristol NHS Trust (2002)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Physicians

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 39 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in HOUSTON, TX.

4.95

Overall Rating

(39 Ratings)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$60,008 APTIOM $60,008
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc.	$8,182 QUDEXY XR Topiramate Extended Release Capsules $4,323	$3,859
UCB, Inc.	$7,155 Briviact $5,598	Fintepla $169	Nayzilam $147	Vimpat $43	$1,198
Medtronic, Inc.	$6,132 ACTIVA PC $34	$6,098
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.	$3,529 Epidiolex $3,529
Other	$4,345 Fycompa $470	Epidiolex $348	RNS System $236	OXTELLAR XR $229	APTIOM $141	Other $2,921

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$52,170
Travel and Lodging	$14,693
Food and Beverage	$9,675
Consulting Fee	$6,708
Honoraria	$6,000
Other	$105

Biography

Dr. Samden Lhatoo sees patients in Houston, TX and The Woodlands, TX. His medical specialty is neurophysiology. The average patient rating for Dr. Lhatoo is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Lhatoo has a special interest in epilepsy, electroencephalography (EEG), and epilepsy surgery. He attended medical school at Maulana Azad Medical College. He is affiliated with UT Physicians. According to UT Physicians, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Lhatoo's office in Houston, TX.