Dr. Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH is a neurologist in Chicago, IL specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH is affiliated with University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System and Rush University Medical Center.
1725 W Harrison Street Suite 1106
Chicago, IL 60612
1801 West Taylor Street Suite 4e
Chicago, IL 60612
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Chicago, IL were minimally invasive procedures, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and dementia.
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Dr. Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2012. She completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2012)
Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Licensed In: Illinois
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$5,640
ACTIVA $5,640 |
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$1,884
Infinity $1,436 |
Infinity DBS Pulse Generators $280 |
DBS IPGs $111 |
SCS IPGs $56 |
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$653
GENERAL DBS $359 |
VERCISE $269 |
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$512
NUPLAZID $512 |
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$110
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$90
BOTOX NEURO REHAB $36 |
Duopa $34 |
Xeomin $19 |
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Dr. Mitra Afshari, MD, MPH has received 27 research payments totaling $55,622.
Dr. Mitra Afshari practices neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) in Chicago, IL. She is professionally affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Afshari studied medicine at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine.
