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Dr. David Michael Whitney, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Temple University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: tremors, movement disorders, Parkinson's disease, and more.

3580 Joseph Siewick Drive 206
Fairfax, VA 22033

(703) 391-4500

Dr. David Michael Whitney, MD is a neurologist in Fairfax, VA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. David Michael Whitney, MD is affiliated with Inova, Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES.

Office Locations

Address:

3580 Joseph Siewick Drive 206
Fairfax, VA 22033

Address:

8081 Innovation Park Drive 900
Fairfax, VA 22031

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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	166
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	33
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

doctor visit	476
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	35
Cancer	14

doctor visit	1920

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Michael Whitney, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Michael Whitney, MD treated as a neurologist in Fairfax, VA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	854
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Whitney, MD.

**Gender**
Female	21
Male	19

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	29
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	16
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	14

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Whitney, MD From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Michael Whitney, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and dementia.

Hypertension	13
High Cholesterol	13
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	7
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	7
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. David Michael Whitney, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Rush University Medical Center (2017)

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Michael Whitney, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Inova

Inova Loudoun Hospital

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Inova Alexandria Hospital

Inova Fairfax Hospital

INOVA HEALTH CARE SERVICES

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$25,805 ACTIVA $25,805
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,202 VERCISE $990	GENERAL DBS $118	$94
Abbott Laboratories	$647 Infinity $519	Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $128
AbbVie Inc.	$573 BOTOX $427	Duopa $102	UBRELVY $30	VRAYLAR $14
UCB, Inc.	$382 Briviact $312	Vimpat $50	Neupro $20
Other	$4,076 Xeomin $397	NOURIANZ $303	BOTOX $265	VYEPTI $212	NURTEC ODT $191	Other $2,709

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$25,000
Food and Beverage	$6,352
Travel and Lodging	$1,286
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$48

Biography

Dr. David Whitney works as a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Whitney's areas of expertise include tremors, parkinson's disease, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine. He trained at Rush University Medical Center for residency. Dr. Whitney's professional affiliations include Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, and Inova Fairfax Hospital.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Michael Whitney, MD From 2019 - 2021

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General Payments

Biography

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