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Dr. Padmaja Bollam, MD

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Specializes in: Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry

Kakatiya Medical College (1992)

Professional interests include: mild cognitive impairment (MCI), stroke, traumatic brain injury, and more.

240 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013

(602) 406-4323

Dr. Padmaja Bollam, MD is a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Phoenix, AZ specializing in behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry. She graduated from Kakatiya Medical College in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Padmaja Bollam, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Barrow Neurological Institute, St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center and SJHMC PHYSICIAN SERVICES.

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240 West Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013

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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.

doctor visit	193

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	49
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	70
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

doctor visit	242

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

doctor visit	221

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

doctor visit	236
mental health therapy	72

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	57
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	26
Cancer	0

doctor visit	201

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	51
Cancer	0

doctor visit	243

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Dementia	70
Cancer	0

doctor visit	246

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	63
Cancer	0

doctor visit	302

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	50
Cancer	9

doctor visit	482

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Padmaja Bollam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Padmaja Bollam, MD treated as a neuropsychiatrist / behavioral neurologist in Phoenix, AZ were mental health therapy.

doctor visit	264
mental health therapy	72

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padmaja Bollam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	61
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	27

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Padmaja Bollam, MD treated were depression, hypertension, dementia and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	0
Dementia	33

Education & Training

Dr. Padmaja Bollam, MD graduated from Kakatiya Medical College in 1992. She completed residency at Maricopa Medical Center. She is certified by the Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry) and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Kakatiya Medical College (1992)

Residency: Maricopa Medical Center (2000)

Board Certification: Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Padmaja Bollam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Barrow Neurological Institute

St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

SJHMC PHYSICIAN SERVICES

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. Padmaja Bollam, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Humana, Cigna, Blue California, First Health, Health Choice Pathway, BCBS AZ Neighborhood Network, Blue Cross Blue Shield Third Party, BCBS of Arizona, Mercy Care RBHA, Connected Care, AHCCS (Referral Required), Arizona Foundation for Medical Care, UMR, Bright Health Medicare, Government Plans, Mercy Care Advantage, AHCCCS Fee for Service, Commercial Networks, Mercy Care Plan, Devoted Health, Market Place Plans (Referral Required), Bright Health and Health Choice AZ.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Padmaja Bollam, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Humana

Cigna

Blue California

First Health

Health Choice Pathway

BCBS AZ Neighborhood Network

Blue Cross Blue Shield Third Party

BCBS of Arizona

Mercy Care RBHA

Connected Care

AHCCS (Referral Required)

Arizona Foundation for Medical Care

UMR

Bright Health Medicare

Government Plans

Mercy Care Advantage

AHCCCS Fee for Service

Commercial Networks

Mercy Care Plan

Devoted Health

Market Place Plans (Referral Required)

Bright Health

Health Choice AZ

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Biography

Dr. Padmaja Bollam is a specialist in behavioral neurology & neuropsychiatry. She works in Phoenix, AZ. She attended Kakatiya Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at Maricopa Medical Center for residency. Her areas of expertise include the following: mild cognitive impairment (MCI), stroke, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Bollam appears to be an in-network provider for Aetna Medicare, Coventry, First Health, and more. Dr. Bollam (or staff) speaks Telugu and Hindi. She is professionally affiliated with Barrow Neurological Institute. Dignity Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Phoenix, AZ.