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Dr. Behrang Saminejad, MD

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(Behrang Saminejad, MD)

(1042 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology and Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Professional interests include: deep brain stimulation (DBS), restless leg syndrome, tremors, and more.

1770 Bathgate Road Suite 403
Bethlehem, PA 18017

(484) 884-8370

Dr. Behrang Saminejad, MD is a null in Allentown, PA specializing in psychiatry & neurology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Behrang Saminejad, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVH Neurology-1250 Cedar Crest.

Office Locations

Address:

1250 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 405
Allentown, PA 18103

Address:

1770 Bathgate Road Suite 403
Bethlehem, PA 18017

Some issues Dr. Behrang Saminejad, MD can help you with:

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.

doctor visit	233
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	29
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	29
Cancer	10

doctor visit	533
hospital care	289
inpatient care	289

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	14
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	84
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	38
Dementia	31
Cancer	12

doctor visit	644
hospital care	154
injections	26
inpatient care	154
minimally invasive procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	280
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	78
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

doctor visit	548
hospital care	191
injections	87
inpatient care	191
minimally invasive procedures	87

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	577
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	89
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

doctor visit	495
hospital care	148
injections	159
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	159

**Gender**
Male	324
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	74
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	25
Cancer	12

doctor visit	970
hospital care	207
injections	361
inpatient care	207
minimally invasive procedures	361

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Behrang Saminejad, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Behrang Saminejad, MD treated as a null in Allentown, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

doctor visit	571
hospital care	180
injections	159
inpatient care	180
minimally invasive procedures	159

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behrang Saminejad, MD.

**Gender**
Female	127
Male	127

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	236
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	35
75 to 84	92
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Behrang Saminejad, MD From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	5
Dementia	14

Education & Training

This provider completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. This provider is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Behrang Saminejad, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVH Neurology-1250 Cedar Crest

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Behrang Saminejad, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 1042 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Behrang Saminejad, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$139,118 AUSTEDO $115,752	Austedo XR $22,596	No Product Specified $280	UZEDY $157	AZILECT $65	Other $268
Kyowa Kirin, Inc.	$61,774 NOURIANZ $61,774
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.	$41,741 INGREZZA $36,535	ONGENTYS $3,621	$1,585
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc	$30,043 INBRIJA $29,733	$310
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$27,883 Deep Brain Neurostimulation $6,250	ACTIVA $2,223	RECLAIM $660	$18,750
Other	$32,083 GOCOVRI $13,168	MYOBLOC $4,995	Duopa $4,891	Infinity $2,190	PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE $1,469	Other $5,370

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$215,079
Consulting Fee	$39,036
Travel and Lodging	$27,225
Grant	$25,000
Food and Beverage	$15,822
Other	$10,479

Research Payments

Dr. Behrang Saminejad, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $44,905.

Biography

Dr. Behrang Saminejad's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Saminejad is conversant in Persian. Areas of expertise for Dr. Saminejad include tremors, parkinson's disease, and dystonia. Dr. Saminejad is professionally affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). For Dr. Saminejad's professional training, Dr. Saminejad completed residency programs at Hahnemann University Hospital and the University of Maryland Medical Center. Patients gave Dr. Saminejad an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Saminejad's practice in Allentown, PA is open to new patients as reported by Yext.