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Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy, MD

Accepting New Patients

(160 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

Professional interests include: stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), and more.

225 New Lancaster Road 978) 466-3333
Leominster, MA 01453

(978) 466-3333

Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy, MD is a neurologist in Bishopville, MD specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy, MD is affiliated with St. Vincent's Hospital, Reliant Medical Group and RELIANT MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

123 Summer Street 508) 368-3150
Bishopville, MD 01608

Address:

123 Summer Street Suite 230
Worcester, MA 01608

Address:

225 New Lancaster Road 978) 466-3333
Leominster, MA 01453

Some issues Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy, 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.

In The News

“DR. HOLLY A. MAZUR and DR. SHASHIDHARA NANJUNDASWAMY were hired by Reliant Medical Group.”—"Movers & Shakers: May 26, 2014", Worcester Business Journal, May 2014

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	292
electroencephalography (EEG)	55
hospital care	202
inpatient care	202

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	54
Less than 65	105

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

blood draw	32
doctor visit	174
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	24
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

blood draw	124
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	360
electroencephalography (EEG)	18
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	580
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	58
Less than 65	232

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

blood draw	115
doctor visit	354
electroencephalography (EEG)	27
hospital care	132
inpatient care	132

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	13
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	44
Less than 65	144

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

blood draw	95
doctor visit	314
electroencephalography (EEG)	37
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	49
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

blood draw	94
doctor visit	355
electroencephalography (EEG)	31
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	37
Less than 65	95

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	23
Cancer	12

blood draw	118
doctor visit	316
electroencephalography (EEG)	38
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	38
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

blood draw	109
doctor visit	260
electroencephalography (EEG)	25
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	30
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	22
Cancer	7

blood draw	211
doctor visit	728
electroencephalography (EEG)	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	113
vascular procedures	113

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy, MD treated as a neurologist in Bishopville, MD were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, blood draw and hospital care.

blood draw	112
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	350
electroencephalography (EEG)	34
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	113
vascular procedures	113

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy, MD.

**Gender**
Female	160
Male	138

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	261
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	18
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	33
75 to 84	70
Less than 65	92
65 to 74	102

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	17
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy, MD graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. He completed residency at All India Institute of Medical Sciences. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - General Neurology American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Vascular Neurology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

Residency: All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - General Neurology American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Vascular Neurology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Vincent's Hospital

Reliant Medical Group

RELIANT MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.61 out of 5 stars based on 160 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bishopville, MD.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$44 Gilenya $22	EXELON PATCH $22
GENZYME CORPORATION	$38 AUBAGIO $23	LEMTRADA $15
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc	$24 AMPYRA $24
Biogen, Inc.	$14 $14
AbbVie, Inc.	$14 ZINBRYTA $14
Other	$33 APTIOM $11	TROKENDI XR $11	Vimpat $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$132
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$24
Education	$11

Biography

Dr. Shashidhara Nanjundaswamy's medical specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). His areas of expertise consist of parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), and stroke. Dr. Nanjundaswamy's average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). After attending Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute for medical school, he completed his residency training at UMass Memorial Medical Center and All India Institute of Medical Sciences. He speaks Kannada. Dr. Nanjundaswamy's hospital/clinic affiliations include Reliant Medical Group and St. Vincent's Hospital. Reliant Medical Group reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Leominster, MA.

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Education & Training

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography