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Dr. Haritha Babburi, MD

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(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Nuclear Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Professional interests include: pain, stroke, heart failure, and more.

900 West Third Street
Farmville, VA 23901

(434) 392-4370

Dr. Haritha Babburi, MD is a nuclear medicine specialist in Farmville, VA specializing in nuclear cardiology and adult cardiology. Dr. Haritha Babburi, MD is affiliated with Centra Health and CENTRA MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

900 West Third Street
Farmville, VA 23901

Some issues Dr. Haritha Babburi, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

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.

ambulatory monitoring	68
cardiac procedures	718
doctor visit	879
hospital care	249
inpatient care	249
lab tests	130
nuclear scan	99
stress testing	216
ultrasound (sonogram)	455

**Gender**
Male	681
Female	937

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1030
Black	559
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	533
From 75 to 84	488
85 and over	295
Less than 65	302

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

ambulatory monitoring	33
cardiac procedures	636
doctor visit	997
hospital care	294
inpatient care	294
lab tests	472
nuclear scan	88
stress testing	173
ultrasound (sonogram)	429

**Gender**
Male	800
Female	1092

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1222
Black	653
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	607
From 75 to 84	605
85 and over	353
Less than 65	327

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

ambulatory monitoring	51
cardiac procedures	679
doctor visit	985
hospital care	307
inpatient care	307
lab tests	416
nuclear scan	99
stress testing	212
ultrasound (sonogram)	432

**Gender**
Male	1830
Female	2498

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2872
Black	1384
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1370
From 75 to 84	1356
85 and over	840
Less than 65	762

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	44
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

ambulatory monitoring	69
cardiac procedures	722
doctor visit	938
hospital care	251
inpatient care	251
lab tests	311
nuclear scan	100
stress testing	236
ultrasound (sonogram)	444

**Gender**
Male	961
Female	1197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1424
Black	699
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	719
From 75 to 84	666
85 and over	412
Less than 65	361

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

ambulatory monitoring	52
cardiac procedures	752
doctor visit	986
hospital care	198
inpatient care	198
lab tests	192
nuclear scan	95
stress testing	208
ultrasound (sonogram)	505

**Gender**
Male	1169
Female	1448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1682
Black	888
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	906
From 75 to 84	779
85 and over	482
Less than 65	450

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	45
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

ambulatory monitoring	35
cardiac procedures	714
doctor visit	900
hospital care	403
inpatient care	403
lab tests	311
nuclear scan	87
stress testing	195
ultrasound (sonogram)	502

**Gender**
Male	983
Female	1209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1420
Black	729
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	758
From 75 to 84	635
85 and over	405
Less than 65	394

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

ambulatory monitoring	33
cardiac procedures	1260
doctor visit	791
hospital care	387
inpatient care	387
lab tests	283
nuclear scan	190
stress testing	411
ultrasound (sonogram)	836

**Gender**
Male	1024
Female	1360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1575
Black	763
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	848
From 75 to 84	754
85 and over	388
Less than 65	394

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	28
cardiac procedures	769
doctor visit	570
hospital care	200
inpatient care	200
lab tests	206
nuclear scan	96
stress testing	192
ultrasound (sonogram)	548

**Gender**
Male	780
Female	898

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1155
Black	489
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	611
From 75 to 84	552
85 and over	290
Less than 65	225

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	1189
doctor visit	793
hospital care	373
inpatient care	373
lab tests	264
nuclear scan	128
stress testing	261
ultrasound (sonogram)	930

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Haritha Babburi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Haritha Babburi, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Farmville, VA were cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

ambulatory monitoring	47
cardiac procedures	830
doctor visit	872
hospital care	295
inpatient care	295
lab tests	287
nuclear scan	109
stress testing	234
ultrasound (sonogram)	566

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Haritha Babburi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	822
Female	1063

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	616
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1238
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	583
85 and over	346
Less than 65	321
65 to 74	635

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	9
Dementia	17

Education & Training

She has a state license in New York.

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Haritha Babburi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Centra Health

CENTRA MEDICAL GROUP LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Haritha Babburi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Haritha Babburi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Farmville, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$148 XARELTO $148
Amgen Inc.	$84 Repatha $84
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$81 ENTRESTO $81
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$31 LifeVest $31
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$26 Pradaxa $26
Other	$29 ONPATTRO $17	PRALUENT $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$388
Education	$12

Biography

Dr. Haritha Babburi sees patients in Farmville, VA. Her medical specialties are adult cardiology and nuclear cardiology. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Babburi include pain, heart failure, and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). She is affiliated with Centra Health. She has an open panel in Farmville, VA according to Doctor.com.

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