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Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD

(Matthew R. Fusco, MD)

(190 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery and General Practice

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: stroke, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), cerebrovascular disease, and more.

1500 21st Avenue South The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212

(615) 322-7417

Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD is a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN specializing in neurosurgery and general practice. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Vanderbilt Neurosurgery.

Office Locations

Address:

1500 21st Avenue South The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212

Some issues Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, 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.

catheterization	15
doctor visit	109
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
minimally invasive procedures	15
spinal procedures	15
vascular procedures	128

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	52
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

catheterization	16
doctor visit	72
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
minimally invasive procedures	16
spinal procedures	16
vascular procedures	109

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	69
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	36
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

catheterization	13
doctor visit	145
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183
minimally invasive procedures	13
spinal procedures	13
vascular procedures	110

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	13
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	57
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	31
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

catheterization	11
doctor visit	90
hospital care	203
inpatient care	203
minimally invasive procedures	11
spinal procedures	11
vascular procedures	127

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	15
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	69
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	8

catheterization	13
doctor visit	102
hospital care	174
inpatient care	174
minimally invasive procedures	13
spinal procedures	13
vascular procedures	200

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	17
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

catheterization	16
doctor visit	79
hospital care	229
inpatient care	229
minimally invasive procedures	16
spinal procedures	16
vascular procedures	165

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	16
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	67
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	36
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

catheterization	47
doctor visit	206
hospital care	292
inpatient care	292
minimally invasive procedures	47
spinal procedures	47
vascular procedures	347

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

catheterization	18
doctor visit	118
hospital care	185
inpatient care	185
minimally invasive procedures	18
spinal procedures	18
vascular procedures	108

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD.

**Gender**
Female	64
Male	49

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	100
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	5
75 to 84	24
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	10
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2007. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2007)

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery - American Board of Neurological Surgery (2019)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Vanderbilt Neurosurgery

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 190 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$3,557 NEURO $2,354	None $454	Trevo $328	Target $291	Coils $130
Covidien Sales LLC	$664 Onyx $664
Balt USA, LLC	$524 Barricade Coil System $167	Optima Thermal Coil System $127	$230
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$314 PIPELINE $197	Solitaire $87	Onyx $30
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$309 Trauma $275	Cranial ReconstructionFixation $35
Other	$754 Barricade Coil System $203	VIZ.AI LVO $198	Apollo $117	NEUROLOGICAL PRODUCT $91	ACE $88	Other $57

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,233
Travel and Lodging	$2,641
Education	$247

Research Payments

Dr. Matthew Robert Fusco, BA, MD has received 30 research payments totaling $257,619.

Biography

Dr. Matthew Fusco's areas of specialization are general practice and neurosurgery. Dr. Fusco attended medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. These areas are among his clinical interests: brain aneurysm, neurosurgery, and stroke. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).