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Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD

Accepting New Patients

(256 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: injuries, deep brain stimulation (DBS), spinal fracture surgery, and more.

110 Irving Street, NW East Building, Gamma Knife, Suite G019
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-3627

Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD is a spine surgeon in Washington, DC specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Reston Hospital Center, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, HCA Virginia, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and MGMC LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

110 Irving Street, NW East Building, Gamma Knife, Suite G019
Washington, DC 20010

Address:

1850 Town Center Parkway
Reston, VA 20190

Some issues Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD 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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

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.

hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

doctor visit	134
hospital care	57
inpatient care	57

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	32
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

doctor visit	172
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
vascular procedures	83

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	60
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	76
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

doctor visit	74
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
vascular procedures	25

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	18
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

doctor visit	47
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	24
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

doctor visit	17
vascular procedures	27

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	40

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	48
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	34
Cancer	0

doctor visit	20
vascular procedures	33

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	47

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	32
Cancer	13

doctor visit	23
vascular procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	36
catheterization	31
CT scan	36
doctor visit	95
minimally invasive procedures	31
spinal procedures	31
vascular procedures	153

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC were hospital care, inpatient care, CT scan and minimally invasive procedures.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	3
catheterization	31
CT scan	36
doctor visit	78
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
minimally invasive procedures	31
spinal procedures	31
vascular procedures	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	59
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	13
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	6
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (2011)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Reston Hospital Center

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

HCA Virginia

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MGMC LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

MAMSI

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Select

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Coventry National Network PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Virginia Premier Health Plan

WellPoint

Aetna

CIGNA Network Open Access

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HealthyBlue PPO

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Carefirst EPO

Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

United MD IPA (HMO)

United Choice Plus

CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

Innovation Health: PPO

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

United Choice

United Optimum Choice

Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

Innovation Health: POS

Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

United Select Plus (POS)

CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

United Erickson Advantage Plans

Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

D-SNP)

I-SNP

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

United Core Essential (HMO)

Innovation Health: POS Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

Innovation Health: Open POS II

Innovation Health: Indemnity

United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

United Navigate

Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

Police and Fire Clinic

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 256 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jeffrey Ching-Kwei Mai, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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