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Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD

Accepting New Patients

(60 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery

Professional interests include: stroke, embolization, sclerotherapy, and more.

851 W. Terrell Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76104

(817) 332-8346

Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD is a vascular surgeon in Fort Worth, TX specializing in vascular surgery. Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD is affiliated with Medical City Healthcare, Medical City Weatherford and VASCULAR AND VEIN CENTER, PA.

Office Locations

Address:

851 W. Terrell Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Some issues Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

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.

ablation	88
anastomosis	74
angioplasty	132
catheterization	27
device removal	14
dialysis access procedures	311
doctor visit	852
hospital care	464
inpatient care	464
minimally invasive procedures	189
stent placement (stenting)	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	474
vascular procedures	1180
X-rays	66

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	148
Hispanic	103
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	48
Less than 65	200

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	69
Dementia	22
Cancer	10

abdominal imaging	30
ablation	64
anastomosis	103
angioplasty	86
catheterization	9
dialysis access procedures	233
doctor visit	828
hospital care	315
inpatient care	315
minimally invasive procedures	174
pelvic imaging	30
stent placement (stenting)	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	458
vascular procedures	1107
X-rays	35

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	183
Hispanic	102
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	58
Less than 65	239

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	69
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

abdominal imaging	61
ablation	46
anastomosis	74
angioplasty	91
dialysis access procedures	168
doctor visit	665
hospital care	505
inpatient care	505
minimally invasive procedures	136
pelvic imaging	61
stent placement (stenting)	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	505
vascular procedures	1115
X-rays	25

**Gender**
Male	566
Female	602

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	636
Black	308
Hispanic	194
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	142
Less than 65	430

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	66
Dementia	26
Cancer	7

abdominal imaging	86
ablation	66
anastomosis	10
angioplasty	41
dialysis access procedures	55
doctor visit	597
hospital care	630
inpatient care	630
minimally invasive procedures	154
pelvic imaging	86
stent placement (stenting)	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	661
vascular procedures	1215

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	143
Hispanic	75
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	57
Less than 65	151

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	64
Dementia	32
Cancer	12

abdominal imaging	97
angioplasty	70
dialysis access procedures	20
doctor visit	716
hospital care	647
inpatient care	647
minimally invasive procedures	123
pelvic imaging	97
stent placement (stenting)	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	581
vascular procedures	1157

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	116
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	57
Less than 65	128

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	64
Dementia	28
Cancer	8

abdominal imaging	116
angioplasty	41
doctor visit	554
hospital care	637
inpatient care	637
minimally invasive procedures	140
pelvic imaging	116
stent placement (stenting)	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	412
vascular procedures	959

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	335
Black	93
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	60
Less than 65	103

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	62
Dementia	33
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	15
angioplasty	43
doctor visit	665
hospital care	479
inpatient care	479
minimally invasive procedures	152
pelvic imaging	15
stent placement (stenting)	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	63
vascular procedures	422

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	85
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	59
Less than 65	104

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	64
Dementia	33
Cancer	11

angioplasty	23
doctor visit	624
hospital care	429
inpatient care	429
minimally invasive procedures	124
stent placement (stenting)	39
vascular procedures	246

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	77
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	50
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	59
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	46
angioplasty	72
doctor visit	1253
hospital care	1071
inpatient care	1071
minimally invasive procedures	199
pelvic imaging	46
stent placement (stenting)	74
ultrasound (sonogram)	164
vascular procedures	668

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Fort Worth, TX were vascular procedures, inpatient care, hospital care and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	64
ablation	66
anastomosis	66
angioplasty	68
catheterization	18
device removal	14
dialysis access procedures	160
doctor visit	751
hospital care	575
inpatient care	575
minimally invasive procedures	157
pelvic imaging	64
stent placement (stenting)	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	417
vascular procedures	911
X-rays	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	115
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	284
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	63
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	116
85 and over	53
Less than 65	143
65 to 74	169

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	51
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	8
Dementia	23

Education & Training

He completed residency at New York Methodist Hospital. He has a state license in Texas.

Residency: New York Methodist Hospital

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Medical City Healthcare

Medical City Weatherford

VASCULAR AND VEIN CENTER, PA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 60 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ramesh Paladugu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Worth, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$8,595 GENERAL - THERAPIES $4,636	Jetstream $1,810	GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION $889	GENERAL ATHERECTOMY $525	GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION $153	Other $581
Abbott Laboratories	$4,815 Fox Sv PTA catheter and Armada 14 percutaneous catheter and Viatrac 14 Plus peripheral catheter $2,017	Omnilink Elite vascular stent system $1,252	Vascular $1,160	Supera peripheral stent system $186	Assurity Pacemaker $151	Other $49
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.	$4,592 LUTONIX $4,500	Vascular $58	BPV-Lutonix $21	VENOVO $13
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$3,672 Atherectomy Device $2,075	Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $1,499	Diamondback Peripheral $49	Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System $45	$4
Penumbra, Inc.	$2,952 Indigo System $1,954	POD $479	Ruby $414	Penumbra System $66	Indigo $40
Other	$5,930 GlideWire $1,209	Wound Matrix $983	LOWER LEG GARMENT, DAYSPRING $705	VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis $467	Vascular Graft $388	Other $2,179

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$13,252
Food and Beverage	$7,711
Consulting Fee	$4,993
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,500
Gift	$74
Other	$27

Biography

Dr. Ramesh Paladugu's specialty is vascular surgery. Dr. Paladugu's hospital/clinic affiliations include Medical City Weatherford and Medical City Healthcare. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Fort Worth, TX.