Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2021 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chindhuri Selvadurai, MD for Medicare patients.
| 237 |
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Dr. Chindhuri Selvadurai, MD is a neurologist in Farmington, CT specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Chindhuri Selvadurai, MD is affiliated with UConn Health.
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030
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. Chindhuri Selvadurai, MD for Medicare patients.
| 237 |
Dr. Chindhuri Selvadurai, MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital
Licensed In: Connecticut
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Dr. Chindhuri Selvadurai is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) in Farmington, CT. Her clinical interests include tremors, parkinson's disease, and dystonia. She is professionally affiliated with UConn Health. Dr. Selvadurai graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Selvadurai's training includes a residency program at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She has received distinctions including Leadership and Academic Excellence; Community Service Award, Student and Faculty Nominated - UConn School of Medicine; and Schwartz Grand Rounds Presentation, Faculty Selection - UConn School of Medicine.