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Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD

(74 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Peking University Health Science Center (1987)

Professional interests include: stroke, cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, and more.

1221 Lee Street 4th Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22903

(434) 924-2706

Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD is a neurologist in Charlottesville, VA specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Peking University Health Science Center in 1987 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD is affiliated with Penn State Health, UVA Health and THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

1221 Lee Street 4th Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Address:

30 Hope Drive Suite 1300
Hockersville, PA 17033

Some issues Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD 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.

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“Please make checks payable to Dr. Xuemei Huang and mail to Bethany Snyder, Mail Code H037, 500 University Dr., PO Box 850 Hershey, PA 17033.”—"Carole Dorwart Spahr", The Mercury, July 2020

“"The disease is currently diagnosed by tremors at rest and stiffness in the body and limbs," said Xuemei Huang, an associate professor of neurology at Penn State University.”—"Wellnews: Armed and dangerous", The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 2010

“'Our data suggests that this could be a very useful tool for the early detection of Parkinson's,' Xuemei Huang, associate professor of neurology at Pennsylvania State Hershey College of Medicine,...”—"Asymmetrical arm swings may signal Parkinson's disease", Los Angeles Times, December 2009

doctor visit	249
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	23
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	27
Cancer	10

doctor visit	207
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	20
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

doctor visit	178

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	90

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	26
Cancer	15

doctor visit	199
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	13
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	29
Cancer	16

doctor visit	231

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	14
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

doctor visit	203
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	67

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	15
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

doctor visit	213

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	13
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

doctor visit	175

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	63

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

doctor visit	271
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD treated as a neurologist in Charlottesville, VA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	215
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	50
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	9
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	20

Education & Training

Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD graduated from Peking University Health Science Center in 1987. She completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Peking University Health Science Center (1987)

Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals (2000)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Penn State Health

UVA Health

THE MILTON S HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICIANS GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 74 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Charlottesville, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$841 Duopa $761	Duodopa $80
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$376 ACTIVA $215	Deep Brain Neurostimulation $161
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc	$157 NUPLAZID $157
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc	$90 INBRIJA $90
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$72 $72
Other	$93 VERCISE $59	APOKYN $14	$21

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$995
Travel and Lodging	$562
Education	$72

Research Payments

Dr. Xuemei Huang, MD, PhD has received 33 research payments totaling $822,078.

Biography

Dr. Xuemei Huang is a physician who specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Huang's clinical interests encompass parkinson's disease and stroke. Her professional affiliations include Penn State Health and UVA Health. She graduated from Peking University Health Science Center. For her professional training, Dr. Huang completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of North Carolina (UNC). She is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. She has a closed panel according to Doctor.com.

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