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Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

New York Medical College (2009)

Professional interests include: stroke, tremors, cerebrovascular disease, and more.

1120 15TH STREET
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-8623

Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, MD is a neurologist in Augusta, GA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from New York Medical College in 2009 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, MD is affiliated with AU MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1120 15TH STREET
Augusta, GA 30912

Address:

1220 West Wheeler Parkway
Augusta, GA 30909

Some issues Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, 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.

doctor visit	8

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	261
hospital care	18
injections	11
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	24
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	23
Cancer	6

doctor visit	418
hospital care	78
injections	67
inpatient care	78
minimally invasive procedures	67

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	17
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

doctor visit	608
hospital care	96
injections	131
inpatient care	96
minimally invasive procedures	131

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	35
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

doctor visit	556
hospital care	100
injections	176
inpatient care	100
minimally invasive procedures	176

**Gender**
Male	267
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	38
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	25
Cancer	9

doctor visit	548
hospital care	85
injections	179
inpatient care	85
minimally invasive procedures	179

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	374
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	42
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

doctor visit	349
hospital care	26
injections	131
inpatient care	26
minimally invasive procedures	131

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	23
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	18
Cancer	10

doctor visit	719
hospital care	16
injections	240
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	240

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, MD treated as a neurologist in Augusta, GA were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	434
hospital care	59
injections	133
inpatient care	59
minimally invasive procedures	133

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	28
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	208
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	83
85 and over	17
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	115

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	5
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 2009. She has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: New York Medical College (2009)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

AU MEDICAL ASSOCIATES INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$10,653 AZILECT $9,207	AUSTEDO $680	Unclassified $211	AJOVY $143	Austedo XR $79	Other $334
US WORLDMEDS, LLC	$8,078 APOKYN $7,808	MYOBLOC $240	Xadago $30
Merz North America, Inc.	$7,071 Xeomin $6,218	Radiesse $222	$630
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$5,021 ACTIVA $2,691	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $2,331
Abbott Laboratories	$2,302 DBS IPGs $1,230	Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $621	Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs $251	Deep Brain Stimulation $200
Other	$11,705 ONGENTYS $1,729	GENERAL DBS $1,187	BOTOX $952	Duopa $632	NUPLAZID $510	Other $6,696

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$14,773
Food and Beverage	$13,725
Travel and Lodging	$8,062
Consulting Fee	$7,575
Education	$395
Other	$301

Research Payments

Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, MD has received 21 research payments totaling $13,935.

Biography

Dr. Julie Kurek's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). These areas are among her clinical interests: peripheral neuropathy, sleep disorders, and tremors. Dr. Kurek attended medical school at New York Medical College. Doctor.com reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Augusta, GA.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Anna Kurek, MD From 2014 - 2021

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