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Dr. Katherine Marie Longardner, MD

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(217 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pediatric Neurology

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Professional interests include: deep brain stimulation (DBS), movement disorders, essential tremor , and more.

200 W. Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

1-800-926-8273

Dr. Katherine Marie Longardner, MD is a pediatric neurologist in San Diego, CA specializing in pediatric neurology. She graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Katherine Marie Longardner, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.

Office Locations

Address:

200 W. Arbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92103

Address:

4510 Executive Drive
San Diego, CA 92121

Some issues Dr. Katherine Marie Longardner, MD 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.

doctor visit	91

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	33
Cancer	12

doctor visit	737

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Marie Longardner, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	414

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Marie Longardner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	5
Female	4

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	7
Hispanic	1
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	4
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	4

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Marie Longardner, MD From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine Marie Longardner, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and dementia.

Hypertension	7
High Cholesterol	5
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	3
Depression	3
Chronic Kidney Disease	4
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	2
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	1
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Katherine Marie Longardner, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Katherine Marie Longardner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UC San Diego Health

Regents of the University of California

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Katherine Marie Longardner, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 217 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Katherine Marie Longardner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Diego, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,753 VERCISE $1,988	GENERAL - DBS $45	$719
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,632 ACTIVA $1,632
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$523 AUSTEDO $283	Zecuity $111	$129
Amgen Inc.	$244 Aimovig $122	$122
Merz North America, Inc.	$233 Xeomin $233
Other	$756 RYTARY $130	Briviact $94	GOCOVRI $93	NUPLAZID $90	Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $59	Other $291

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,791
Food and Beverage	$2,659
Consulting Fee	$675
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7
Education	$7

Biography

Dr. Katherine Longardner, who practices in San Diego, CA, is a medical specialist in pediatric neurology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Longardner include movement disorders. Dr. Longardner is affiliated with Regents of the University of California.