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Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2007)

Professional interests include: stroke, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), cerebrovascular disease, and more.

2200 Children's Way 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

(615) 322-6875

Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD is a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

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1500 21st Avenue South The Village at Vanderbilt, Suite 1506
Nashville, TN 37212

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2200 Children's Way 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

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3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232

Some issues Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD 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	6
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	23
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	37
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	45
Dementia	37
Cancer	12

doctor visit	17
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143
vascular procedures	46

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	36
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	25
Cancer	9

catheterization	13
doctor visit	58
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
minimally invasive procedures	13
spinal procedures	13
vascular procedures	98

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	37
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

catheterization	12
doctor visit	160
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
minimally invasive procedures	12
spinal procedures	12
vascular procedures	119

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	15
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	48
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

doctor visit	51
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77
vascular procedures	44

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	13
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	68
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

doctor visit	57
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131
vascular procedures	35

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	12
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	57
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

doctor visit	83
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
vascular procedures	78

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	17
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	65
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	27
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

catheterization	21
doctor visit	143
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194
minimally invasive procedures	21
spinal procedures	21
vascular procedures	223

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

catheterization	15
doctor visit	76
hospital care	113
inpatient care	113
minimally invasive procedures	15
spinal procedures	15
vascular procedures	59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	93
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	29
85 and over	10
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	8
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 2007. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (2007)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$776 Target $362	Trevo $221	STENTRIEVERS $80	NEURO $73	Coils $27	Other $12
Medtronic, Inc.	$476 PIPELINE $276	$200
Balt USA, LLC	$424 Optima Thermal Coil System $424
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$335 PIPELINE $214	Solitaire $109	Axium $12
Blockade Medical, LLC	$300 Barricade Coil System $300
Other	$1,028 Integrated Operative Solutions $269	Flow Diversion $157	EMBOTRAP $121	Apollo $117	LVIS $99	Other $265

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,641
Consulting Fee	$269
Travel and Lodging	$229
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$200

Research Payments

Dr. Rohan Vidyadhar Chitale, MD has received 35 research payments totaling $177,920.

Biography

Dr. Rohan Chitale is a physician who specializes in neurosurgery. Dr. Chitale has indicated that his clinical interests include brain aneurysm, stroke, and arteriovenous malformation (AVM). He is professionally affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). He is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College.