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Dr. Katherine Alberta Fu, MD is a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2017 and has 8 years of experience. Dr. Katherine Alberta Fu, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.
300 Medical Plaza Suite B200
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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.
Dr. Katherine Alberta Fu, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2017. She completed residency at Adult Neurology, UCLA School of Medicine. She has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Adult Neurology, UCLA School of Medicine (2021)
Licensed In: California
Dr. Katherine Alberta Fu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Katherine Alberta Fu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.
According to our sources, Dr. Katherine Alberta Fu, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Katherine Alberta Fu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$41,298
ACTIVA PC $40,000 |
PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE $1,069 |
$229 |
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$613
VERCISE $200 |
GENERAL - DBS $198 |
$214 |
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$210
Infinity $210 |
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$123
NOURIANZ $123 |
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$120
TEGSEDI $120 |
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$85
$85 |
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Dr. Katherine Fu's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She is a graduate of the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Fu include parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). Dr. Fu appears to be in-network for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. She welcomes new patients at her office inLos Angeles, CA as reported by UCLA Health.
