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Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc

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(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery, Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology

Dow Medical College

Professional interests include: acoustic neuroma, brain surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and more.

55 Meriden Avenue Suite 3g
Southington, CT 06489

(860) 827-7690

Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc is a spine surgeon in Plainville, CT specializing in spine surgery, neurosurgery and neuro-oncology. He graduated from Dow Medical College. Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare and HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

201 North Mountain Road Suite 201
Plainville, CT 06062

Address:

55 Meriden Avenue Suite 3g
Southington, CT 06489

Some issues Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
Degenerative disc disease
Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

decompression surgery	60
doctor visit	354
hospital care	352
inpatient care	352
nerve procedures	60
spinal procedures	92

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	37
Less than 65	145

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	23
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

decompression surgery	8
doctor visit	133
hospital care	198
inpatient care	198
nerve procedures	8
spinal procedures	6

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	46
Less than 65	104

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	36
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

doctor visit	164
hospital care	176
inpatient care	176

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	73
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	31
Cancer	19

doctor visit	133
hospital care	222
inpatient care	222

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	28
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	79
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	33
Cancer	21

doctor visit	152
hospital care	221
inpatient care	221

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	63
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	29
Cancer	18

decompression surgery	8
doctor visit	237
hospital care	174
inpatient care	174
nerve procedures	8
spinal procedures	6

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	242
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	64
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	33
Cancer	20

doctor visit	169
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	47
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	21

doctor visit	136
hospital care	105
inpatient care	105

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc treated as a spine surgeon in Plainville, CT were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	16
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	189
hospital care	204
inpatient care	204
neck surgery	16
nerve procedures	24
spinal procedures	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc.

**Gender**
Female	143
Male	111

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	201
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	43
75 to 84	76
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	80

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	13
Dementia	21

Education & Training

Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc graduated from Dow Medical College. He completed residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Dow Medical College

Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hartford Healthcare

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Evercare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, HMC/ Northeast Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Medspan Commercial, Health Connecticut, Health New England, Healthy Connecticut, Connecticare Commercial, Essence Healthcare, Medspan Medicare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Evercare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Coventry

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

CarePartners of Connecticut

Senior Whole Health

Health Direct

HMC/ Northeast Healthcare

Colonial Cooperative Care

BCBS Medicare

Inc.

Medspan Commercial

Health Connecticut

Health New England

Healthy Connecticut

Connecticare Commercial

Essence Healthcare

Medspan Medicare

Connecticare Medicare

Community Health Network of Connecticut

Northeast Health Direct

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nazer Qureshi, MD, DStat, MSc from all over the web to help you find the right in Plainville, CT.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,641 VISUALASE $1,288	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $1,167	CLYDESDALE $135	DIVERGENCE-L $19	VECTRIS $17	Other $15
SI-Bone, Inc.	$928 iFuse Implant $928
Globus Medical, Inc.	$514 MARS 3VL Retractor $260	Spine $170	Excelsius Robotics System $84
Providence Medical Technology, Inc.	$510 BIOLOGIX Allograft Bone $500	DTRAX Spinal System $10
K2M, Inc.	$455 General K2M Product Discussion $271	MESA $80	DENALI $60	SERENGETI $44
Other	$1,472 CLINICAL TRIAL PRODUCT $202	Neurovascular Stents $129	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $110	I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $95	Avastin $94	Other $841

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,377
Travel and Lodging	$2,992
Gift	$140
Entertainment	$11

Biography

Dr. Nazer Qureshi is a medical specialist in spine surgery, neurosurgery, and neuro-oncology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Qureshi include stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), acoustic neuroma, and spinal fusion. He is professionally affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Qureshi accepts. Dr. Qureshi has an open panel in Southington, CT according to Hartford Healthcare. After attending Dow Medical College for medical school, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.