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Dr. Kasturi Shrestha, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Infectious Disease

Professional interests include: kidney infection, consultation, syphilis, and more.

1 Akron General Avenue Mail Code Akr
Akron, OH 44307

(330) 344-8971

Dr. Kasturi Shrestha, MD is an adult infectious disease specialist in Akron, OH specializing in adult infectious disease. Dr. Kasturi Shrestha, MD is affiliated with Akron General and Cleveland Clinic.

Office Locations

Address:

1 Akron General Avenue Mail Code Akr
Akron, OH 44307

Address:

224 W Exchange Street Suite 290
Akron, OH 44302

Some issues Dr. Kasturi Shrestha, MD can help you with:

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:

Blacklegged (deer) ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Northeastern, North -Central, and mid-Atlantic United States.
Western blacklegged ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Pacific and Coastal regions of the United States.
A mother infected with Lyme disease may pass it onto a fetus.

As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.

After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.

In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:

Facial palsy (facial droop)
Headache and neck pain
Arthritis
Nerve pain and numbness
Spinal and brain inflammation
Abnormal heart rhythm (Lyme carditis)

Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:

Nerve blocking drugs for pain, such as gabapentin
Topical ointments for rashes

People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

hospital care	202
inpatient care	203

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	16
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	56
Dementia	31
Cancer	17

hospital care	446
inpatient care	427
outpatient care	19

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	30
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	56
Dementia	21
Cancer	10

hospital care	147
inpatient care	132
outpatient care	15

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	32
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	38
Dementia	29
Cancer	17

hospital care	152
inpatient care	153

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	67
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	104
hospital care	700
inpatient care	701

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	20
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	46
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

doctor visit	99
hospital care	594
inpatient care	595

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	100

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	22
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	50
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

doctor visit	20
hospital care	177
inpatient care	178

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	42
Dementia	30
Cancer	18

doctor visit	24
hospital care	945
inpatient care	946

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kasturi Shrestha, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kasturi Shrestha, MD treated as an adult infectious disease specialist in Akron, OH were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

doctor visit	62
hospital care	421
inpatient care	416
outpatient care	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kasturi Shrestha, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	59
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	26
85 and over	12
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	33

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kasturi Shrestha, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	8
Dementia	16

Education & Training

She completed residency at Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston. She is certified by the Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease Internal Medicine and has a state license in Missouri.

Residency: Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston (2009)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kasturi Shrestha, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Akron General

Cleveland Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$142 SIVEXTRO $77	DELSTRIGO $41	ZEPATIER $24
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$99 AmBisome $14	$85
Janssen Products, LP	$99 PREZCOBIX $99
AbbVie Inc.	$22 DALVANCE $22
Allergan Inc.	$17 AVYCAZ $17
Other	$12 TRUMENBA $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$207
Education	$184

Biography

Dr. Kasturi Shrestha's area of specialization is adult infectious disease. For her residency, Dr. Shrestha trained at Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston. Her clinical interests include hepatitis C, syphilis, and cardiac devices. In addition to English, she speaks Nepali. Dr. Shrestha is affiliated with Akron General.