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Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Neurosurgery

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2013)

Professional interests include: trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, deep brain stimulation (DBS), and more.

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

(615) 322-7417

Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Nashville, TN specializing in interventional pain medicine and neurosurgery. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2013 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.

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

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3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic
Nashville, TN 37232

Some issues Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD can help you with:

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.

doctor visit	11
hospital care	16
implant surgery	14
inpatient care	16
neurostimulator replacement	14

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Nashville, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, neurostimulator replacement and implant surgery.

cranial surgery	33
doctor visit	53
hospital care	76
implant surgery	35
inpatient care	76
neurostimulator lead placement	33
neurostimulator replacement	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD.

**Gender**
Male	3
Female	2

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	3

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD From 2020 - 2021

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

Hypertension	7
High Cholesterol	4
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	4
Depression	3
Chronic Kidney Disease	4
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	3
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 2013. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2013)

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2020)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, 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. Sarah Kathleen Bick, 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. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$10,473 Varian Treatment $176	$10,297
NeuroPace, Inc.	$132 RNS Neurostimulator Kit $132
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$111 VNS Therapy Symmetry Model 8103 Generator $111
Boston Scientific Corporation	$71 $71

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$7,700
Travel and Lodging	$2,321
Food and Beverage	$766

Research Payments

Dr. Sarah Kathleen Bick, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $159,670.

Biography

Dr. Sarah Bick is a specialist in interventional pain medicine and neurosurgery. She works in Nashville, TN. She graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Dr. Bick's residency was performed at Massachusetts General Hospital. Areas of expertise for Dr. Bick include neurosurgery, movement disorders, and deep brain stimulation (DBS). Dr. Bick is professionally affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.