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Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD

Accepting New Patients

(346 Ratings)

Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology and Neurosurgery

Duke University School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: stroke, endovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and more.

40 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710

(919) 681-1700

Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in Durham, NC specializing in diagnostic radiology and neurosurgery. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD is affiliated with Duke Health, DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC and PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

2100 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710

Address:

3400 Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27609

Address:

40 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710

Some issues Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

catheterization	26
doctor visit	99
minimally invasive procedures	26
spinal procedures	26
vascular procedures	344

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	13
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

catheterization	23
doctor visit	35
minimally invasive procedures	23
spinal procedures	23
vascular procedures	214

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

catheterization	21
doctor visit	131
minimally invasive procedures	21
spinal procedures	21
vascular procedures	244

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	26
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	45
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

catheterization	14
cranial surgery	14
doctor visit	86
endarterectomy	11
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	11
spinal procedures	14
vascular procedures	215

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

doctor visit	33
vascular procedures	80

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	122
vascular procedures	103

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

doctor visit	87
vascular procedures	89

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

doctor visit	49
vascular procedures	51

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

catheterization	15
doctor visit	85
minimally invasive procedures	15
spinal procedures	15
vascular procedures	167

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in Durham, NC were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

catheterization	19
cranial surgery	14
doctor visit	83
endarterectomy	11
minimally invasive procedures	19
neck surgery	11
spinal procedures	19
vascular procedures	140

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	110
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	34
85 and over	3
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	77

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	7
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2006)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duke Health

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC

PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Duke Select, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MedCost

Aetna Traditional Choice

Blue Advantage

Aetna Medicare PPO

BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina

CIGNA Open Access Plus

WellCare

AmeriHealth

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage

AARP

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

Aetna

Aetna Workers' Compensation

TRICARE Prime

United Healthcare

TRICARE Prime Remote

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

TRICARE

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Gateway Health Alliance

Aetna HMO

Duke Group Plans

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.

Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)

*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.

Duke Basic

Ambetter

Experience Health

Blue Select

Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*

Healthy Blue

All Savers Fully Insured

First Medicare Direct

Carolina Complete Health

Healthgram

All Savers Alternate Funding

Duke Select

NC State Employees Health Plan

Ambetter of North Carolina

United Medical Resources (UMR)

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 346 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,547 PIPELINE $591	Solitaire $342	Axium $228	React $126	AQUAMANTYS $111	Other $150
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,466 CMF & Thoracic Product Portfolio $1,364	Traumaone $102
Covidien LP	$794 Flow Diversion $357	Coils $244	Neurovascular Access Delivery $78	Thrombectomy $46	Onyx $13	Other $55
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$748 $748
Medtronic Neurovascular	$489 Neurovascular Stents $262	Neurovascular Access Delivery $118	Flow Diversion $110
Other	$477 Penumbra Coil 400 $174	neurovascular $73	Xeomin $50	Fycompa $23	MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device $16	Other $141

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,459
Travel and Lodging	$2,063

Research Payments

Dr. Ali Reza Zomorodi, MD has received 13 research payments totaling $47,456.

Biography

Dr. Ali Zomorodi's area of specialization is neurosurgery. Dr. Zomorodi is affiliated with Duke Health. He attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine.