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Dr. Rahul Damani, MD, MPH

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Professional interests include: intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, and more.

315 Medical Park Drive Northeast #202
Concord, NC 28025

(704) 468-0101

Dr. Rahul Damani, MD, MPH is a neurologist in Concord, NC specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Rahul Damani, MD, MPH is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, CHRISTUS Health, St. Luke's Health, Atrium Health, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX, Sugar Land Hospital - Sugar Land, TX, The Woodlands Hospital - The Woodlands, TX and CAREPOINT INPATIENT BLUE SKY NEUROLOGY - TEXAS, PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

315 Medical Park Drive Northeast #202
Concord, NC 28025

Address:

7200 Cambridge Street 9th Floor, Bcm 609-1
Houston, TX 77030

Address:

Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center Mcnair Campus
Houston, TX 77030

Some issues Dr. Rahul Damani, MD, MPH can help you with:

Ischemic Stroke

Ischemic stroke is the more common form of stroke and occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Ischemic strokes are caused by blood clots or by built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol) in the arteries and are dangerous medical events that require immediate treatment.

Ischemic strokes are severe because it restricts blood flow and an inadequate blood supply damages the brain, which cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients. Ischemic strokes may alter appearance by leaving one side of the face paralyzed, also affecting speech and communication. Additionally, ischemic strokes can result in impaired movement, cognitive ability, and can impede important physical functions like walking.

The main cause of ischemic stroke is from plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol) accumulating in blood vessels. Plaque causes atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden with cholesterol, fat, and calcium, causing damage to the endothelium (inner layer of cells in the arteries), which in turn restricts blood flow. At some point, a large blockage of plaque or bits of broken up plaque may result in an ischemic stroke.

People who are older are more likely to have ischemic strokes due to accumulated plaque. Additionally, certain repeated behaviors are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke. These behaviors include:

Smoking
High fat diet
Lack of exercise
High salt diet
Alcohol abuse

Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high levels of cholesterol and lipids are also known to be correlated with ischemic strokes. If possible, people are advised to avoid modifiable risk factors (factors one can change themselves) such as smoking and lack of exercise by keeping an active lifestyle and a healthy diet.

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. Hospital treatment generally begins 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 using a catheter (thin needle) to 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.

Ischemic stroke patients who have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brain was obstructed 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, ischemic stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of ischemic stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate ischemic stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

hospital care	133
inpatient care	133

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	52
Dementia	34
Cancer	0

hospital care	363
inpatient care	363

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	32
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	55
Dementia	41
Cancer	14

hospital care	331
inpatient care	331

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	155
Black	48
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	43
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	61
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	49
Dementia	38
Cancer	10

hospital care	333
inpatient care	333

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	33
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	56
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	51
Dementia	34
Cancer	14

hospital care	194
inpatient care	194

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	20
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	58
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	56
Dementia	35
Cancer	17

hospital care	124
inpatient care	124

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	19
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	58
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	52
Dementia	39
Cancer	11

hospital care	198
inpatient care	198

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rahul Damani, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rahul Damani, MD, MPH treated as a neurologist in Concord, NC were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	239
inpatient care	239

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Damani, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Female	57
Male	60

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	72
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	14
75 to 84	27
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	43

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Damani, MD, MPH From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rahul Damani, MD, MPH treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	22
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Rahul Damani, MD, MPH graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston. He completed residency at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurocritical Care, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston

Residency: Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Neurocritical Care, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rahul Damani, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor College of Medicine

CHRISTUS Health

St. Luke's Health

Atrium Health

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX

Sugar Land Hospital - Sugar Land, TX

The Woodlands Hospital - The Woodlands, TX

CAREPOINT INPATIENT BLUE SKY NEUROLOGY - TEXAS, PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,243 $1,243
Cyberonics, Inc.	$77 VNS Therapy $77

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$902
Food and Beverage	$418

Biography

Dr. Rahul Damani's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Damani include subarachnoid hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, and traumatic brain injury. He is professionally affiliated with Atrium Health, St. Luke's Health, and CHRISTUS Health. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and M.P. Shah Medical College and residency at a hospital affiliated with Wayne State University. His distinctions include: Cristanne Wijman Young Investigator Award, Neuro Critical Care Society (NCS); Minority Faculty Association Research Award, University of Texas; and Faculty Teaching Award, Baylor College of Medicine. According to St. Luke's Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Houston, TX.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rahul Damani, MD, MPH From 2015 - 2021

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