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Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

Professional interests include: stroke, dementia, cerebrovascular disease, and more.

1 HEALTH CIRCLE
Lexington, VA 24450

(540) 458-3300

Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Lexington, VA specializing in family medicine and geriatrics (elderly care). Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center, Carilion Healthcare Corporation, Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital and Carilion Clinic.

Office Locations

Address:

1 HEALTH CIRCLE
Lexington, VA 24450

Some issues Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

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	510
inpatient care	510
nursing home care	761

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	442

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	662
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	256
85 and over	237
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	48
Cancer	16

hospital care	437
inpatient care	437
nursing home care	843

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	449

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	676
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	238
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	44
Dementia	44
Cancer	17

hospital care	310
inpatient care	310
nursing home care	849

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	676

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1010
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	344
85 and over	378
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	47
Dementia	50
Cancer	16

hospital care	299
inpatient care	299
nursing home care	857

**Gender**
Male	227
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	546
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	199
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	49
Dementia	65
Cancer	14

hospital care	244
inpatient care	244
nursing home care	686

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	196
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	68
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	47
Dementia	65
Cancer	18

hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
nursing home care	707

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	294

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	134
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	67
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	51
Dementia	59
Cancer	12

hospital care	95
inpatient care	95
nursing home care	677

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	147
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	47
Dementia	60
Cancer	15

hospital care	16
inpatient care	16
nursing home care	452

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	84
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	49
Dementia	64
Cancer	16

nursing home care	790

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Lexington, VA were nursing home care, hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	254
inpatient care	254
nursing home care	735

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	444
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	157
85 and over	161
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	114

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Cancer	12
Dementia	45

Education & Training

He completed residency at Board Certifications. He has a state license in Virginia.

Residency: Board Certifications

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Medical Center

Carilion Healthcare Corporation

Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital

Carilion Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$123 Nuedexta $123
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$50 XARELTO $50

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$173

Biography

Dr. Shravan Gaddam works as a family medicine and geriatrics (elderly care). His areas of expertise include the following: pain, heart failure, and pneumonia. Dr. Gaddam is affiliated with Carilion Healthcare Corporation, Carilion Medical Center, and Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Lexington, VA.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD in 2013

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD in 2020

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shravan Kumar R. Gaddam, MD From 2013 - 2021

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