Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD is a pediatric neurosurgeon in Orlando, FL specializing in pediatric neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD is affiliated with Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children.
Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children
Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children
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.
The top procedures that Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Orlando, FL during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 31 |
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| inpatient care | 31 |
The top procedures that Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Orlando, FL during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 29 |
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| inpatient care | 29 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD.
| Male | |
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| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Orlando, FL during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 11 |
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| inpatient care | 11 |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Orlando, FL during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 15 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 15 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Orlando, FL during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD for Medicare patients.
| hospital care | 14 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD treated as a pediatric neurosurgeon in Orlando, FL were hospital care and inpatient care.
| hospital care | 20 |
|---|---|
| inpatient care | 20 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD graduated from University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at UNC Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine
Residency: UNC Hospitals
Board Certification: The American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel Workers' Compensation, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Signature Administrators, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Prime Health, AmeriHealth, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), AvMed, Rockport Healthcare Group, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Veterans Administration, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Molina Healthcare, Coventry, Blue California, Accountable Health Plans PPO, Employers Health Network, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna Public & Labor, Cega Group Services International, Travel Insurance Services International, GMMI (fka Generali Health Services), Gold Kidney Health Plan, WellMed, Carelon Behavioral Health (fka Beacon Health Options), Aetna Whole Health, Simply Florida Healthy Kids, Centivo Health, Truli for Health, Heritage Summit Workers Compensation, Imagine Health, Florida Health Care Plans, Walt Disney World Worker's Compensation, OccuNet (Orlando City/Global Sports), Orlando Health Network - Team Member Health Plan, Employer's Direct Healthcare - Lantern, Assured Assistance International, Simply Clear Health Alliance, SimPlan - Mutual of Omaha, Aetna Healthcare Exchange, Global Excel Management, Aetna Commercial, ELAN Insurance Group, Aetna Better Health, MedCare/MedSave International and Ambetter from Sunshine Health Healthcare Exchange.
According to our sources, Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orlando, FL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$8,229
ELAN 4 $8,229 |
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$7,253
Flex-X $4,200 |
LOTTA $3,053 |
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$1,003
VISUALASE $928 |
Drug Infusion Systems - Neuro $75 |
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$306
CMF $306 |
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$272
Neuro Plating System $150 |
$122 |
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$326
Ranexa $92 |
1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $88 |
Image Guided Surgical Device $45 |
NEURO $29 |
CODMAN CERTAS $23 |
Other $50 |
| $8,679 | |
| $4,570 | |
| $3,053 | |
| $1,087 |
Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $29,415.
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Samer K. Elbabaa, MD.
| Phasor Health, LLC | 2022 | $313,894.61 | Physician Covered Recipient | Monetary investment |
| Phasor Health, LLC | 2020 | $223,832.70 | Physician Covered Recipient | diluted estimate at present based upon contributions |
| Phasor Health, LLC | 2019 | $77,777.78 | Physician Covered Recipient | via Simple Agreement for Future Equity |
Dr. Samer Elbabaa is a specialist in pediatric neurosurgery. He works in Orlando, FL. His areas of expertise include spinal cord tumor, craniofacial surgery, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Elbabaa is affiliated with Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children. Before performing his residency at UNC Hospitals, Dr. Elbabaa attended the University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine for medical school. Patient reviews placed Dr. Elbabaa at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He can take several insurance carriers, including AvMed, Blue California, and Coventry.
