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Dr. Shruti Hemant Agashe, MD, MS is a neurologist in Durham, NC specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Shruti Hemant Agashe, MD, MS is affiliated with Duke Health and DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC.
200 Trent Drive
Durham, NC 27710
3480 Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
40 Duke Medicine Circle
Durham, NC 27710
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.
Dr. Shruti Hemant Agashe, MD, MS graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2017. She completed residency at Neurology, Houston Methodist (Texas). She has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Neurology, Houston Methodist (Texas) (2021)
Licensed In: North Carolina
Dr. Shruti Hemant Agashe, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Shruti Hemant Agashe, MD, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Blue Advantage, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, TRICARE Prime Remote, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Group Plans, *Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan., Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), *Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan., Duke Basic, Ambetter, Experience Health, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, All Savers Fully Insured, First Medicare Direct, Carolina Complete Health, Healthgram, All Savers Alternate Funding, Duke Select, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Dr. Shruti Hemant Agashe, MD, MS accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Shruti Hemant Agashe, MD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 58 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Shruti Hemant Agashe, MD, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in Durham, NC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shruti Hemant Agashe, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$216
RNS Neurostimulator Kit $216 |
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Dr. Shruti Agashe is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in Durham, NC. Dr. Agashe is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine.
