Dr. Sushma Kola, MD is a null in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in psychiatry & neurology, general practice and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Sushma Kola, MD is affiliated with Olmsted Medical Center, Allegheny Health Network and AHN Neurology.
320 E North Avenue Hemlock Building 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sushma Kola, MD for Medicare patients.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sushma Kola, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Sushma Kola, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2017. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Mayo Clinic
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sushma Kola, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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INBRIJA $178 |
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Infinity $115 |
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PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE $44 |
VYEPTI $16 |
OCREVUS $14 |
Mavenclad $13 |
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Dr. Sushma Kola specializes in general practice and practices in Pittsburgh, PA. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Kola is professionally affiliated with Olmsted Medical Center. Yext reports that she is not accepting new patients.
