Dr. Adys Mendizabal, MD is a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Adys Mendizabal, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.
300 Medical Plaza Suite B200
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Adys Mendizabal, MD for Medicare patients.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Adys Mendizabal, MD treated were depression and high cholesterol.
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Dr. Adys Mendizabal, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2016. She completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is certified by the Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (2016)
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2020)
Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2020)
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Adys Mendizabal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Adys Mendizabal, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Adys Mendizabal, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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INGREZZA $36 |
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$158
Austedo XR $111 |
AUSTEDO $48 |
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Dr. Adys Mendizabal specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and practices in Los Angeles, CA. She attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and Temple University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for residency. In her practice, she is particularly interested in tremors, parkinson's disease, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). Dr. Mendizabal accepts several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. She is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
