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Dr. Lindsay Catherine Ferraro, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, epilepsy, neurological disorders

6 CARE LANE
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

(518) 693-4629

Dr. Lindsay Catherine Ferraro, MD is a neurologist in Saratoga Springs, NY specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Lindsay Catherine Ferraro, MD is affiliated with Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

6 CARE LANE
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Some issues Dr. Lindsay Catherine Ferraro, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

hospital care	136
inpatient care	137

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	19
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

doctor visit	273
electroencephalography (EEG)	59
hospital care	194
inpatient care	195
ultrasound (sonogram)	38
vascular procedures	38

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	73
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

doctor visit	251
electroencephalography (EEG)	61
hospital care	316
inpatient care	317
ultrasound (sonogram)	25
vascular procedures	25

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	83
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	33
Cancer	14

doctor visit	249
electroencephalography (EEG)	75
hospital care	270
inpatient care	255
outpatient care	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	25
vascular procedures	25

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	298
Black	24
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	74
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	37
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	36
Cancer	8

doctor visit	105
electroencephalography (EEG)	21
hospital care	117
inpatient care	118

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	28
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

doctor visit	853
electroencephalography (EEG)	126

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lindsay Catherine Ferraro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lindsay Catherine Ferraro, MD treated as a neurologist in Saratoga Springs, NY were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and ultrasound (sonogram).

doctor visit	347
electroencephalography (EEG)	69
hospital care	207
inpatient care	204
outpatient care	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	29
vascular procedures	29

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lindsay Catherine Ferraro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	120
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	27
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	38

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lindsay Catherine Ferraro, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lindsay Catherine Ferraro, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	5
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Lindsay Catherine Ferraro, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. She completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She is certified by the Epilepsy American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology Neurology American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification: Epilepsy American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology Neurology American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (2017)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lindsay Catherine Ferraro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saratoga Hospital

Albany Medical Center

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Neurelis, Inc.	$6,380 VALTOCO $6,380
SK Life Science, Inc.	$230 XCOPRI $230
Alkermes, Inc.	$150 $150
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$59 VNS Therapy $37	VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator $21
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$48 AJOVY $48
Other	$74 INGREZZA $20	Radicava $15	QULIPTA $14	Mavenclad $13	ELIQUIS $11

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$5,311
Travel and Lodging	$776
Food and Beverage	$704
Consulting Fee	$150

Biography

Dr. Lindsay Ferraro's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She studied medicine at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Ferraro's hospital/clinic affiliations include Saratoga Hospital and Albany Med Faculty Physicians. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Saratoga Springs, NY.