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Dr. Rakesh Rick Magun, MD, MBBS

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

The University of Sydney Medical School (2005)

Professional interests include: stroke, cerebrovascular disease, brain imaging (neuroimaging)

100 High Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

(716) 859-5600

Dr. Rakesh Rick Magun, MD, MBBS is a vascular neurologist in Buffalo, NY specializing in vascular neurology. He graduated from The University of Sydney Medical School in 2005 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Rakesh Rick Magun, MD, MBBS is affiliated with University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Kaleida Health, UBMD Physicians' Group, UNIVERSITY NEUROLOGY, INC and DENT NEUROLOGIC GROUP LLP.

Office Locations

Address:

100 High Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

Address:

1001 Main Street 4th Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203

Address:

1010 Main Street Room 224
Buffalo, NY 14202

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5851 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14221

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5851 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221

Some issues Dr. Rakesh Rick Magun, MD, MBBS 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.

doctor visit	22
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	16
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	40
Dementia	32
Cancer	19

doctor visit	120
hospital care	199
inpatient care	199

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	32
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	44
Dementia	33
Cancer	14

doctor visit	104
hospital care	210
inpatient care	210

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	44
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rakesh Rick Magun, MD, MBBS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rakesh Rick Magun, MD, MBBS treated as a vascular neurologist in Buffalo, NY were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	83
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh Rick Magun, MD, MBBS.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	27

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	38
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	13
85 and over	9
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	15

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rakesh Rick Magun, MD, MBBS From 2020 - 2022

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

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	8
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Rakesh Rick Magun, MD, MBBS graduated from The University of Sydney Medical School in 2005. He completed residency at McMaster University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification, ABPN - Vascular Neurology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: The University of Sydney Medical School (2005)

Residency: McMaster University Affiliated Hospitals (2016)

Board Certification: Board Certification, ABPN - Vascular Neurology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rakesh Rick Magun, MD, MBBS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University at Buffalo - Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Kaleida Health

UBMD Physicians' Group

UNIVERSITY NEUROLOGY, INC

DENT NEUROLOGIC GROUP LLP

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. Rakesh Rick Magun, MD, MBBS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Group Health Incorporated (GHI), MVP Health Care, WellCare, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, MagnaCare, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Veterans Administration, Fidelis Care, Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, Lifetime Benefit Solutions / RMSCO, Independent Health Medisource, Community Blue (HMO), Sisters Health Care, Better Health Plan, Inc. (HMO), Univera Community Health, North American Administrators, Sisters Health Care Empire Plan, Empire, Martin's Point Healthcare, Todays Options, Nofault, YourCare, Kalos Health, Independent Health Association (HMO), Nova, Preferred Care, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WNY Inc, Univera Health Care (HMO) and Community Blue Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Rakesh Rick Magun, MD, MBBS accepts the following insurance providers:

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

MVP Health Care

WellCare

Aetna

Railroad Medicare

UnitedHealthcare

MagnaCare

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Veterans Administration

Fidelis Care

Molina Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

Lifetime Benefit Solutions / RMSCO

Independent Health Medisource

Community Blue (HMO)

Sisters Health Care

Better Health Plan, Inc. (HMO)

Univera Community Health

North American Administrators

Sisters Health Care Empire Plan

Empire

Martin's Point Healthcare

Todays Options

Nofault

YourCare

Kalos Health

Independent Health Association (HMO)

Nova

Preferred Care

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of WNY Inc

Univera Health Care (HMO)

Community Blue Advantage

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$268 UBRELVY $160	BOTOX $109
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.	$170 Trudhesa $170
Lilly USA, LLC	$49 REYVOW $49
Lundbeck LLC	$46 VYEPTI $46
Pfizer Inc.	$33 ZAVZPRET $33
Other	$101 Wegovy $23	Eprontia $22	Aimovig $20	AJOVY $20	Contrave $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$668

Biography

Dr. Rakesh Magun's specialty is vascular neurology. These areas are among his clinical interests: brain imaging (neuroimaging) and stroke. He appears to be an in-network provider for UnitedHealthcare, Coventry, Fidelis Care, and more. Dr. Magun's education and training includes medical school at The University of Sydney Medical School and residency at a hospital affiliated with McMaster University. Dr. Magun is professionally affiliated with Kaleida Health and UBMD Physicians' Group. He welcomes new patients at his office inBuffalo, NY as reported by UBMD Physicians' Group.