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Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Tongji University Medical School

Professional interests include: movement disorders, epilepsy, headache, and more.

1055 Bowles Avenue
Fenton, MO 63026

(636) 496-3900

Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD is a neurologist in Fenton, MO specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Tongji University Medical School. Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD is affiliated with SSM Health.

Office Locations

1055 Bowles Avenue
Fenton, MO 63026

(636) 496-3900

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2315 Dougherty Ferry Road Suite 207
Saint Louis, MO 63122

(314) 984-8380

(314) 984-5091

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Some issues Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News

“St. Louis, Missouri: Acting United States Attorney Carrie Costantin announced today that the United States, Sherry X. Ma, M.D., of Ladue, Missouri, and AIMA Neurology, LLC, reached a civil...”—"United States Reaches $291,288 Civil Settlement with Dr. Sherry Ma and Aima Neurology, LLC Related to Botox(r) and Myobloc(r) Injections", U.S. Department of Justice, May 2017

“United States Reaches $291,288 Civil Settlement with Dr. Sherry Ma and Aima Neurology, LLC Related to Botox(r) and Myobloc(r) Injections.”—"United States Reaches $291,288 Civil Settlement with Dr. Sherry Ma and Aima Neurology, LLC Related to Botox(r) and Myobloc(r) Injections", U.S. Department of Justice, May 2017

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

comatose EEG

electroencephalography

routine EEG

sleep-only EEG

In 2024, Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD had a list price for comatose EEG, electroencephalography (EEG), routine EEG, and sleep-only EEG that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Fenton, MO during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	1004
doctor visit	800
electroencephalography (EEG)	162
hospital care	1108
inpatient care	1108

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Fenton, MO during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	90
doctor visit	1019
electroencephalography (EEG)	169
hospital care	789
inpatient care	789

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	589
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	93
Less than 65	196

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	34
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Fenton, MO during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	845
electroencephalography (EEG)	146
hospital care	615
inpatient care	615

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	246
Female	349

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	78
Less than 65	163

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	35
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Fenton, MO during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	762
electroencephalography (EEG)	114
hospital care	359
inpatient care	359

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	476
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	832
Black	168
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	270
85 and over	114
Less than 65	384

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	34
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Fenton, MO during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	113
doctor visit	726
electroencephalography (EEG)	104
hospital care	265
inpatient care	265

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	101
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	52
Less than 65	190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	39
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Fenton, MO during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	608
electroencephalography (EEG)	60
hospital care	430
inpatient care	430

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	279
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	63
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	37
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Fenton, MO during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	39
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	27
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Fenton, MO during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	218
hospital care	182
inpatient care	182

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	110

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	34
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	45
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Fenton, MO during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	205
electroencephalography (EEG)	16
hospital care	193
inpatient care	193

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	125

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	26
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Fenton, MO during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	216
electroencephalography (EEG)	12
hospital care	221
inpatient care	221

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	32
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD treated as a neurologist in Fenton, MO were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

diagnostic procedures	236
doctor visit	543
electroencephalography (EEG)	97
hospital care	419
inpatient care	419

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	54
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	304
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	118
85 and over	49
Less than 65	119
65 to 74	133

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	8
Dementia	27

Education & Training

Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD graduated from Tongji University Medical School. She completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology Missouri State Board of Registration and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Tongji University Medical School

Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology Missouri State Board of Registration

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sherry X. Ma, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SSM Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cyberonics, Inc.	$1,653 VNS Therapy $1,653
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$476 COPAXONE $40	AZILECT $12	$424
EISAI INC.	$195 Leqembi $116	Fycompa $67	Banzel $13
Lilly USA, LLC	$184 KISUNLA $120	REYVOW $32	EMGALITY $32
EMD Serono, Inc.	$168 Rebif $19	$148
Other	$1,657 ZEPOSIA $211	FIRSTPASS MINI $156	Ponvory $125	Gilenya $118	UBRELVY $107	Other $941