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Dr. Satyajit Doddapaneni, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Hospital Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, hypertension (high blood pressure), asthma, and more.

222 South Herlong Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29732

(803) 909-5937

Dr. Satyajit Doddapaneni, MD is an internal medicine hospitalist in Charlotte, NC specializing in adult hospital medicine. Dr. Satyajit Doddapaneni, MD is affiliated with Piedmont Hospital, Atrium Health, COGENT HEALTHCARE OF GEORGIA PC, PRISMA HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-MIDLANDS and CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1000 Blythe Boulevard Annex Building 1st Floor
Charlotte, NC 28203

Address:

222 South Herlong Avenue
Rock Hill, SC 29732

Some issues Dr. Satyajit Doddapaneni, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

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.

hospital care	709
inpatient care	638
outpatient care	72

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	37
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	52
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	53
Dementia	38
Cancer	16

hospital care	2303
inpatient care	2037
outpatient care	267

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	512
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	149
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	49
Dementia	42
Cancer	16

hospital care	2969
inpatient care	2660
outpatient care	310

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	390

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	592
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	241
85 and over	172
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	49
Dementia	38
Cancer	17

hospital care	1117
inpatient care	889
outpatient care	211

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	474
Black	207
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	130
Less than 65	141

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	51
Dementia	34
Cancer	14

hospital care	695
inpatient care	374
outpatient care	322

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	320
Black	323
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	95
Less than 65	166

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	55
Dementia	34
Cancer	15

hospital care	1127
inpatient care	656
outpatient care	472

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Satyajit Doddapaneni, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Satyajit Doddapaneni, MD treated as an internal medicine hospitalist in Charlotte, NC were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

hospital care	1487
inpatient care	1209
outpatient care	275

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satyajit Doddapaneni, MD.

**Gender**
Female	154
Male	133

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	62
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	205
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	58
75 to 84	88
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	87

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Satyajit Doddapaneni, MD From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	7
Dementia	18

Education & Training

He completed residency at The Wright Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.

Residency: The Wright Center

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Satyajit Doddapaneni, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Piedmont Hospital

Atrium Health

COGENT HEALTHCARE OF GEORGIA PC

PRISMA HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-MIDLANDS

CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$23 PREVNAR - 13 $23
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$19 ZINPLAVA $19
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$18 Cresemba $18
Arbor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$16 Edarbyclor $16
Shire North American Group Inc	$14 FIRAZYR $14
Other	$25 XARELTO $13	SAMSCA $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$115

Biography

Dr. Satyajit Doddapaneni is a specialist in adult hospital medicine. Dr. Doddapaneni's areas of expertise include the following: diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), and pneumonia. His professional affiliations include Atrium Health and Piedmont Hospital.