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Dr. Anish Babu Zachariah, MD

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Specializes in: Trauma Surgery and Emergency Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, burns, head injury, and more.

1 Davis Boulevard Suite 504
Tampa, FL 33606

(813) 627-5973

Dr. Anish Babu Zachariah, MD is a trauma surgeon in Tampa, FL specializing in trauma surgery and emergency medicine. Dr. Anish Babu Zachariah, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1 Davis Boulevard Suite 504
Tampa, FL 33606

Some issues Dr. Anish Babu Zachariah, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

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.

emergency care	412

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	118
Hispanic	59
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	62
Less than 65	187

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

emergency care	376

**Gender**
Male	200
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	63
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

emergency care	443

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	598
Black	252
Hispanic	136
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	122
Less than 65	418

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	51
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

emergency care	475

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	150
Hispanic	69
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	66
Less than 65	215

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

emergency care	445

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	109
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	61
Less than 65	185

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

emergency care	435

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	271

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	99
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	68
Less than 65	145

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	47
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

emergency care	392

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	111
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	55
Less than 65	156

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	28
Cancer	14

emergency care	343

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	96
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	50
Less than 65	122

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	51
Dementia	28
Cancer	14

emergency care	635

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anish Babu Zachariah, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anish Babu Zachariah, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Tampa, FL were emergency care.

emergency care	439

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anish Babu Zachariah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	104
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	257
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	49
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	54
75 to 84	88
Less than 65	159
65 to 74	129

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anish Babu Zachariah, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

Education & Training

This provider has a state license in Missouri.

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anish Babu Zachariah, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tampa General Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$310 XARELTO $310
Pfizer Inc.	$253 ELIQUIS $253
Chiesi USA, Inc.	$241 KENGREAL $231	CLEVIPREX $10
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$154 Pradaxa $136	TRADJENTA $18
Boston Scientific Corporation	$146 WATCHMAN Access System $146
Other	$549 ORBACTIV $125	Activase $125	Kcentra $124	AZSTARYS $115	BRILINTA $44	Other $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,643
Education	$10

Biography

Dr. Anish Zachariah is an emergency medicine specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Zachariah include head injury, burns, and stroke. In addition to English, Dr. Zachariah speaks Indian Languages. Dr. Zachariah is professionally affiliated with Tampa General Hospital.

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