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Assistant Professor and Director of the UCLA Neurosurgical Movement Disorders Program and Peripheral Nerve Program. Dr. Nader Pouratian specializes in surgeries to restore and preserve brain function, including deep brain stimulation for movement disorders (and other emerging indications) and surgeries that require brain mapping. In addition, he treats peripheral nerve and brachial plexus injuries and tumors. His research focuses on developing novel interventions and technologies for neurological restoration.
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Neurosurgery
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United States: California
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
18 Answers
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
No: The risk of anesthesia is not related to a history of previous surgery, but the underlying condition which a patient has.
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Most are not.: The most common pituitary tumor is an adenoma, which is a benign tumor and not a cancer. Some rarer types of tumors can be more aggressive.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Once recovered from surgery, one should be able to fly without restriction. However, individual surgeons may vary as to when exactly you can fly.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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No: Dbs only treats the movement components of Parkinson's disease. In some cases, it can exacerbate the cognitive components of Parkinson's disease.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: It is a non-fda approved indication. It is effective in approximately 50% of patients.
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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No: Syringomyelia is due to a problem either at the base of the skull or in the spine itself. Deep brain stimulation cannot address these issues.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
Many possibilities: Tremors can be neurological, hormonal, or anxiety driven. A full assessment with a primary care physician is needed. The doctor needs to evaluate the ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Not FDA approved: There is increasing evidence that deep brain stimulation targeting the globus pallidus is effective for tardive disorders but this is not officially a... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Deep Brain Stimulati: Deep brain stimulation is the primary surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease. This requires a commitment of time and medical fitness. Others may b... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
~50% response rate: This is a non-fda approved indication for dbs. However, patients who fail medical therapies, including botox, can be considered. Approximately 50% of ... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
No: Hoarseness may be due to intubation and anesthesia but is not primarily realted to surgery on the temporal lobe.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
Yes: Depending on where the tumor is, one of the complications of a brain tumor or brain surgery can be amnesia. In general, patients with tumors in the te... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Not necessarily: Medication, including Botox therapy, are first line choice.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
No: Melanoma masses in the brain can be treated with either open surgery or radiosurgery. These are managed differently than primary brain cancers.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
Grade is key.: Brain tumors are rated by the world health organization grade, with higher grades generally being more aggressive. Stage is a terminology used in canc... Read More
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
No: No. There is no link between the two. Prolactin has no relationship with breast cancer.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Deep brain stimulation can help patients with all three cardinal motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, including tremor, rigidity (or stiffness), and... Read More
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
Movement Disorder: Essential tremor is a movement disorder that is characterized by a tremor when you try to do something. This is in contrast to Parkinson's disease, in... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Pouratian is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Pouratian is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! This perfectly described the tremor I have and it relieved a lot of anxiety. Thank you.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks so much for your time helps me to understand more.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Thanks so much for your insight on the matter at hand.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
UCLA School of Medicine, CA
Graduated 2003MD
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