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Dr. Nerses Sanossian, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (2000)

Professional interests include: stroke, brain imaging (neuroimaging)

1520 San Pablo Street Hc2 - Suite 3000 Suite 3000
Los Angeles, CA 90033

(323) 442-5710

Dr. Nerses Sanossian, MD is a vascular neurologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in vascular neurology. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Nerses Sanossian, MD is affiliated with USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1520 San Pablo Street Hc2 - Suite 3000 Suite 3000
Los Angeles, CA 90033

Some issues Dr. Nerses Sanossian, 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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"People who drink coffee are different in many ways from those who don't drink coffee," says Dr. Nerses Sanossian, one of the authors of the UCLA-USC study and a professor of neurology at...”—"Coffee studies should warm your heart", Los Angeles Times, April 2011

“"The area can rupture, causing hemorrhaging, aneurysms or stroke," said Dr. Nerses Sanossian, a neurologist and professor at...”—"Whittier community comes together to aid young mother with rare brain disorder", Whittier Daily News, May 2010

“Added Dr. Nerses Sanossian, a stroke neurologist at USC's Keck School of Medicine, who was not involved in either study: "CREST is a landmark study because it shows that the two approaches are...”—"Stroke study puts 2 procedures on equal footing", Los Angeles Times, February 2010

doctor visit	160

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	20
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	53
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	47
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

doctor visit	109

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

doctor visit	139

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	26
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	61
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

doctor visit	152

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	15
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	65
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

doctor visit	155

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	16
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	54
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

doctor visit	136

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	55
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

doctor visit	114

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	60
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

doctor visit	28

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	53
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

doctor visit	83

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nerses Sanossian, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	121

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nerses Sanossian, MD.

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	48
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	9
Less than 65	9
65 to 74	34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nerses Sanossian, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	46
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	10
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Nerses Sanossian, MD graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 2000. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (2000)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nerses Sanossian, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

USC CARE MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$245,517 Activase $132,206	$113,311
Covidien LP	$69,200 Neurovascular Stents $64,419	Covidien $2,869	Flow Diversion $1,912
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$33,090 PIPELINE $19,125	Solitaire $10,352	Apollo $3,612
Medtronic Neurovascular	$24,330 Neurovascular Stents $17,636	Flow Diversion $4,462	Neurovascular Access Delivery $2,231
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$16,824 ANDEXXA $16,824
Other	$45,918 ANDEXXA $15,760	IntraStent $8,500	ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System $1,800	Tnkase $1,800	ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $1,700	Other $16,358

**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	$312,000
Consulting Fee	$76,903
Travel and Lodging	$37,032
Food and Beverage	$8,766
Education	$179

Research Payments

Dr. Nerses Sanossian, MD has received 34 research payments totaling $51,243.

Biography

Dr. Nerses Sanossian is a physician who specializes in vascular neurology. These areas are among Dr. Sanossian's clinical interests: brain imaging (neuroimaging), stroke, and neurocritical care. He is a graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.

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