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Dr. Lakshmi Hima Bindu Kurre, MD

Accepting New Patients

(168 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College (1999)

Professional interests include: osteoporosis screening, cholesterol problems (lipid disorders), obesity, and more.

2315 E. Moreland Boulevard
Waukesha, WI 53186

(262) 532-5700

Dr. Lakshmi Hima Bindu Kurre, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Waukesha, WI specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College in 1999 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Lakshmi Hima Bindu Kurre, MD is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network and FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2315 E. Moreland Boulevard
Waukesha, WI 53186

Some issues Dr. Lakshmi Hima Bindu Kurre, MD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

In The News

“"Allergy symptoms typically start in April, but we did see more patients coming in March this year," said Dr. Lakshmi Kurre, a family medicine physician at Froedtert Hospital in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.”—"Spring allergies worse this year? Thank global warming", WCPO Cincinnati, April 2019

doctor visit	215
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	14
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	233
lab tests	11
preventive care	8
vaccines	8

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	13
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	170
preventive care	39
vaccines	39

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	135
preventive care	31
vaccines	31

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	46

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

doctor visit	154
preventive care	26
vaccines	26

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	182
preventive care	18
vaccines	18

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

doctor visit	133
preventive care	18
vaccines	18

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

doctor visit	65
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

doctor visit	506
preventive care	19
vaccines	19

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lakshmi Hima Bindu Kurre, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lakshmi Hima Bindu Kurre, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Waukesha, WI were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

doctor visit	202
lab tests	11
preventive care	23
vaccines	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lakshmi Hima Bindu Kurre, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	63
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	23
85 and over	2
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lakshmi Hima Bindu Kurre, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	5
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Lakshmi Hima Bindu Kurre, MD graduated from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College in 1999. She completed residency at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College - Kolar, Kamataka - India, Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is certified by the Family Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College (1999)

Residency: Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College - Kolar, Kamataka - India, Obstetrics and Gynecology (2002)

Board Certification: Family Medicine

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lakshmi Hima Bindu Kurre, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Froedtert Hospital

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

FROEDTERT ANDTHE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN COMMUNITY PHYSICIANS INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lakshmi Hima Bindu Kurre, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 168 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lakshmi Hima Bindu Kurre, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Waukesha, WI.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I always feel so comfortable going to see my doctor or her PA. The staff is really nice and I feel I can say what's going on with my health without feeling judged . Very good experience

Overall Rating: 4.0 2024-04-30

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Seen first by NP which I wasn't sure was going to be In lieu of seeing Dr, whom I made appt with - but I am satisfied with the care approach since I did see my dr did also.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-04

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I love Dr Kurre and her entire team. They are kind, patient and caring

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-05

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Dr. Kurre is the ONLY reason why I still use Froedtert.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$24 Effient $24

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$24

Biography

Dr. Lakshmi Kurre is a family medicine specialist in Brookfield, WI and Waukesha, WI. Her education and training includes medical school at Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College and residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. Her clinical interests include thyroid problems, depression, and wellness visit. Dr. Kurre is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Dr. Kurre (or staff) speaks the following languages: Telugu and Hindi. She is professionally affiliated with Froedtert Hospital. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Kurre is currently accepting new patients at her office in Waukesha, WI.