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Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2015)

Professional interests include: trigeminal neuralgia, deep brain stimulation (DBS), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and more.

1208 City Place
Edgewater, NJ 07020

(609) 903-9786

Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD is a neurosurgeon in Lebanon, NH specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD is affiliated with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics and Dartmouth Health.

Office Locations

1 Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756

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1208 City Place
Edgewater, NJ 07020

(609) 903-9786

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300 Stein Plaza Suite 420
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(310) 825-5111

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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

deep brain stimulation lead implantation

In 2023, Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD had a list price for deep brain stimulation (DBS) lead implantation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New Hampshire. 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

brain surgery

cranial surgery

In 2023, Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD had a list price for brain surgery, and cranial surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New Hampshire. 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

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Lebanon, NH during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

cranial surgery	12
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
neurostimulator lead placement	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	19
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and stroke.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2023 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Lebanon, NH were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator lead placement and cranial surgery.

cranial surgery	12
hospital care	28
inpatient care	28
neurostimulator lead placement	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2023 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	62
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	22
85 and over	19
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD From 2023 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	27
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	17
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2015. He completed residency at Neurosurgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY. He has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2015)

Residency: Neurosurgery, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Hempstead, NY (2022)

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Xiaonan Richard Sun, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC)

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics

Dartmouth Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$2,056 Excelsius3D Imaging System $1,689	ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $367
Boston Scientific Corporation	$733 VERCISE $466	$267
Medtronic, Inc.	$543 PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE $423	SENSIGHT $120
ClearPoint Neuro, Inc.	$61 CLEARPOINT $61
Abbott Laboratories	$30 Infinity $30

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,510
Food and Beverage	$914

Biography

Dr. Xiaonan Sun practices neurosurgery. Dr. Sun's areas of expertise include the following: stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), and parkinson's disease. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC). He is a graduate of UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.