Dr. Justine Kit Chan, MD is a neuromuscular medicine in Phoenix, AZ specializing in neuromuscular medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Justine Kit Chan, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Barrow Neurological Institute, St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, BHSM REHABILITATION LLC and SJHMC PHYSICIAN SERVICES.
240 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Justine Kit Chan, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Justine Kit Chan, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Phoenix, AZ were minimally invasive procedures and injections.
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Dr. Justine Kit Chan, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2015. She completed residency at Barrow Neurological Institute. She is certified by the Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology) and has a state license in Arizona.
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (2015)
Residency: Barrow Neurological Institute (2019)
Board Certification: Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
Licensed In: Arizona
Dr. Justine Kit Chan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Justine Kit Chan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Humana, Cigna, Blue California, First Health, Health Choice Pathway, BCBS AZ Neighborhood Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield Third Party, BCBS of Arizona, Mercy Care RBHA, Connected Care, AHCCS (Referral Required), Arizona Foundation for Medical Care, UMR, Bright Health Medicare, Government Plans, Mercy Care Advantage, AHCCCS Fee for Service, Commercial Networks, Mercy Care Plan, Devoted Health, Market Place Plans (Referral Required), Bright Health and Health Choice AZ.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Justine Kit Chan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$34,382
ACTIVA $34,382 |
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$124
$124 |
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$102
NUPLAZID $102 |
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$40
Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $40 |
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$22
SENSIGHT $22 |
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$18
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Dr. Justine Chan's areas of specialization are neuromuscular medicine and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). These areas are among her clinical interests: hemifacial spasm, multiple system atrophy (MSA), and parkinson's disease. She is professionally affiliated with Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Chan obtained her medical school training at Creighton University School of Medicine and performed her residency at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Chan takes Aetna Medicare, Coventry, and First Health, in addition to other insurance carriers. She has received distinctions including Dignity Diamond Award, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center; Chief Resident Award, Barrow Neurological Institute; and Resident Who Made the Biggest Impact on Staff and Patients Award, Barrow Neurological Institute. Dignity Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Phoenix, AZ.
