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Dr. Ritika Suri, MD is a null in Phoenix, AZ specializing in psychiatry & neurology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Ritika Suri, MD is affiliated with Barrow Neurological Institute and SJHMC PHYSICIAN SERVICES.
240 W Thomas Road Suite 404
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.
DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.
Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.
She completed residency at Henry Ford Hospital, Neurology. She has a state license in Arizona.
Residency: Henry Ford Hospital, Neurology (2021)
Licensed In: Arizona
Dr. Ritika Suri, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Ritika Suri, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Arizona Foundation for Medical Care (AZFMC), First Health/Conventry, Multiplan, PHCS, BCBS Medicare Advantage Plans, AARP Medicare Complete HMO (Plans 1&2), Aetna PPO (Choice POS, Open Access, Select), Golden Rule, Tricare for Life, United Healthcare Nursing Home, Great West, Humana (HMO, PPO, Premier, National, Preferred), Cigna Sure Fit, Tricare Military, Champ VA, Anthem BCBS, Humana Gold Choice, Blue Journey Network PPO, Mercy Care Advantage, Mercy Maricopa Advantage HMO, SNP, Administrative Enterprise, VA Choice Programs, BCBS Neighborhood (referral required from primary care provider), UMR, Indian Health Services, BCBS of Arizona (PPO, HMO), Meritain PPO, Meritain Health, Health Choice, Blue Pathway Network HMO (referral required from primary care provider), BCBS Maricopa Focus Network, Marketplace (referral required from primary care provider), BCBS Neighborhood HMO, Southwest Service Administrators, Mercy Maricopa Integrated (MMIC), Gilsbar, Mountain States, Southwestern Teamsters, Mercy Care, Optum Medical Network Lifeprint, Ameriben, Health Choice Generations, Bright Health Plan, Blue California, Blue Cross Blue Shield Third Party, Commercial Networks, AHCCS (Referral Required), Government Plans and Market Place Plans (Referral Required).
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Dr. Ritika Suri, who practices in Phoenix, AZ, is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Suri include evoked potential test, seizures, and epilepsy. Her training includes a residency program at Henry Ford Hospital. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Suri include: Resident Honor Roll, Wayne State School of Medicine; Nominee, Best Consultant of the Year, Henry Ford Emergency Department; and Nominee, J. Kiffin Penry Epilepsy Resident Workshop. Dr. Suri (or staff) speaks Hindi. She is professionally affiliated with Barrow Neurological Institute.
