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Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD is a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and Baptist Health.
Baptist Health
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. Vyshak Chandra, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Florida.
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine
Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Florida
Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana EPO, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Aetna National Advantage Program, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, Coventry Workers' Compensation, Humana HMO, Railroad Medicare, First Health PPO, AvMed, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Managed Choice, AvMed HMO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, TRICARE, Molina Healthcare, United POS, Gold Kidney Health Plan, Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network, Aetna Whole Health, Plans Not Accepted, Prime Comp Network WC, Centivo - Select and Non-Select, Oscar Health, Aetna Elect Choice / Health Choices, United HMO, Commercial, Choice Care PPO, Ascension Complete Medicare, United PPO, Other, Florida Blue / Advantage 65 / Medicare Supplemental Plan, Aetna Medicare Choice, Premier, Eagle and Assure Plans, Aetna Signature Administrator, Heritage Summit WC, United Open Access, Aetna HMO, POS, QPOS, USAACCESS and UMR Baptist Health Employees.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Vyshak Chandra, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,647
CLEARPOINT $1,647 |
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| $420 |
Dr. Vyshak Chandra is a neurosurgery specialist in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Chandra's areas of expertise include the following: stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), minimally invasive spine surgery, and movement disorders. He can take AvMed, Coventry, Coventry Health Care Plans, and more. He attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. Dr. Chandra is professionally affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and Baptist Health.
