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Dr. Ganesh Chari, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Professional interests include: stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), family planning, and more.

11343 Cortez Boulevard
Brooksville, FL 34613

(352) 686-8818

Dr. Ganesh Chari, MD is a neurologist in Brooksville, FL specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Ganesh Chari, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital and ACCESS HEALTH CARE PHYSICIANS LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

11343 Cortez Boulevard
Brooksville, FL 34613

Address:

8172 Chaucer Drive
Weeki Wachee, FL 34607

Some issues Dr. Ganesh Chari, 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.

diagnostic procedures	51
doctor visit	1056
electroencephalography (EEG)	258
hospital care	1301
inpatient care	1302

**Gender**
Male	505
Female	644

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1046
Black	29
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	459
85 and over	246
Less than 65	130

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	98
doctor visit	1098
electroencephalography (EEG)	232
hospital care	1424
inpatient care	1412
outpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	585
Female	667

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1151
Black	32
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	471
85 and over	260
Less than 65	148

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	42
Dementia	33
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	87
doctor visit	1280
electroencephalography (EEG)	209
hospital care	1247
inpatient care	1211
outpatient care	36

**Gender**
Male	1176
Female	1304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2282
Black	58
Hispanic	96
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	778
From 75 to 84	892
85 and over	564
Less than 65	246

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	43
Dementia	34
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	1186
electroencephalography (EEG)	160
hospital care	1099
inpatient care	1046
outpatient care	53

**Gender**
Male	536
Female	649

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1077
Black	38
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	381
From 75 to 84	442
85 and over	253
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	44
Dementia	36
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	1162
electroencephalography (EEG)	199
hospital care	1219
inpatient care	1158
outpatient care	61

**Gender**
Male	502
Female	670

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1053
Black	44
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	467
85 and over	223
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	44
Dementia	36
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	62
doctor visit	1077
electroencephalography (EEG)	187
hospital care	1314
inpatient care	1256
outpatient care	58

**Gender**
Male	499
Female	611

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1010
Black	32
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	416
85 and over	231
Less than 65	105

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	42
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	1049
electroencephalography (EEG)	151
hospital care	1143
inpatient care	1075
outpatient care	68

**Gender**
Male	481
Female	546

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	935
Black	23
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	194
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	41
Dementia	36
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	882
electroencephalography (EEG)	141
hospital care	1039
inpatient care	1009
outpatient care	30

**Gender**
Male	425
Female	483

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	835
Black	21
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	374
85 and over	171
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	43
Dementia	35
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	76
doctor visit	1612
electroencephalography (EEG)	203
hospital care	1658
inpatient care	1629
outpatient care	29

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ganesh Chari, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ganesh Chari, MD treated as a neurologist in Brooksville, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	1157
electroencephalography (EEG)	193
hospital care	1271
inpatient care	1233
outpatient care	43

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh Chari, MD.

**Gender**
Male	470
Female	557

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	938
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	45
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	394
85 and over	214
Less than 65	102
65 to 74	317

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ganesh Chari, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	12
Dementia	28

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: University of South Florida (USF) Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ganesh Chari, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital

ACCESS HEALTH CARE PHYSICIANS LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$1,260 COPAXONE $628	AZILECT $178	Zecuity $107	AJOVY $57	AUSTEDO $43	Other $247
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$255 TROKENDI XR $229	OXTELLAR XR $26
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$173 APTIOM $130	KYNMOBI $29	$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$113 MAYZENT $33	KESIMPTA $33	EXELON PATCH $28	Aimovig $18
Lilly USA, LLC	$111 AMYVID $62	REYVOW $31	EMGALITY $18
Other	$884 RYTARY $96	Vimpat $51	ULTOMIRIS $50	NURTEC ODT $50	OCREVUS $49	Other $589

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,417
Education	$247
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$79
Travel and Lodging	$52

Biography

Dr. Ganesh Chari is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He works in Weeki Wachee, FL. Dr. Chari has obtained a license to practice in Florida.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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