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Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD

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(Korak Sarkar, MD)

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Psychiatry & Neurology and General Practice

University of California at San Diego (2008)

Professional interests include: headache

2820 Napoleon Avenue Suite 590
New Orleans, LA 70115

(504) 894-2700

Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD is a null in New Orleans, LA specializing in psychiatry & neurology and general practice. He graduated from University of California at San Diego in 2008 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health and Ochsner Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

2820 Napoleon Avenue Suite 590
New Orleans, LA 70115

Some issues Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

doctor visit	39
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	31
Cancer	0

doctor visit	109
hospital care	126
inpatient care	126

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	32
Cancer	0

doctor visit	118
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	11
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

doctor visit	39
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	29
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	35
Cancer	0

doctor visit	42
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	44
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

doctor visit	15

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD treated as a null in New Orleans, LA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	61
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	22
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	2
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	11

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD From 2015 - 2021

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

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Dementia	20
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD graduated from University of California at San Diego in 2008. He completed residency at University of California at Davis Schoool of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: University of California at San Diego (2008)

Residency: University of California at Davis Schoool of Medicine (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ochsner Health

Ochsner Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Korak Sarkar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New Orleans, LA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Canon Medical Systems USA, Inc.	$4,087 Vitrea Software Toshiba Package $4,087
Materialise USA LLC	$271 $271
AbbVie Inc.	$171 UBRELVY $132	QULIPTA $39
Canon Medical Informatics, Inc.	$142 Vitrea Enterprise Imaging $142
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$121 ELIQUIS $121
Other	$328 SURGICAL PAIN REGIONAL ANESTHESIA $114	PAIN MANAGEMENT $112	JUBLIA $89	BOTOX $13

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,068
Consulting Fee	$2,000
Food and Beverage	$1,051

Biography

Dr. Korak Sarkar's specialty is general practice. After attending the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Davis. Clinical interests for Dr. Sarkar include headache. Dr. Sarkar is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inNew Orleans, LA as reported by Ochsner Health.