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Dr. Chowdhary attended the Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health in Columbus, Ohio. He completed both his internship and residency at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Chowdhary also completed his fellowship in diagnostic neuroradiology and interventional neuroradiology/endovascular neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai Department of Neurosurgery in Los Angeles, California.
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Neurosurgery
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English, Hindi, Punjabi
Doctor Q&A
135 Answers
113 Agrees
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Abhineet Chowdharyanswered
Neurosurgery 20 years experience
Yes: Always make sure that you have explored all options of aneurysm clipping and aneurysm coiling before you can make a truly informed decision. The proc... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
Pituitary gland: Yes, the pituitary gland is attached through the brain through the pituitary stalk which connects to the hypothalamus. This gland controls most of th... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
Sometimes: If a brain aneurysm ruptures, there is a 40% of death before you make it to the hospital and a 50% chance of poor outcome or death of those who do mak... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Depends: When you have a brain aneurysm rupture, there is a 40% risk of death before you even make it to the hospital. For those who make it to the hospital,... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Some are: There is a component of genetics with brain aneurysms although most are congenital. If you have two first degree relatives with aneurysms or multiple... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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If it is ruptured : If your aneurysm has bled or ruptured, you need to be evaluated and treated immediately.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Not likely: It is unlikely to cause a brain aneurysm but if you had one, the increased intra-abdominal pressure during weightlifting could cause rupture.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Depends : Brain tumors are like real estate, it's all about location. Another factor is size as well as type of tumor. You should review the risks and benefit... Read More
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Unlikely: Brain tumors and aneurysms are generally very rare, you should see a medical professional to evaluate your symptoms.
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Yes: I would recommend decreased activity and try to lay flat for a few hours if possible. Hydration is key to helping prevent headaches from sitting up a... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
Brain tumors: Brain tumors have an incidence of about 20.6/10, 000 while brain aneurysms have an incidence of 12/10, 000.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Did it rupture? If so, they you will want to avoid anther elective surgery until it is treated. Likewise, if it was found before it ruptured, most d... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Depends: If it is unstable, then you may need surgery to fix it. If it is stable, you may need a hard cervical collar to let it heal over the next 6weeks.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Yes but rare: Most meningiomas are benign but occasionally they can be malignant. An MRI can help predict this but only a tissue diagnosis can confirm this.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Pressure: While the brain itself does not have pain receptors, the coverings of the brain, called the dura, do have them. This cause headaches or feelings of p... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Many factors: There are many conditions and factors that can lead to the formation of brain aneurysms. The most common are smoking and uncontrolled high blood pres... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Should be ok: Remember to stay well hydrated after any surgery, especially any endovascular one. Alcohol can make you dehydrated so drinking water may help make yo... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Conservative: Initial treatment is conservative including pain control and physical therapy. If this fails after a few weeks, then a kyphoplasty could be indicated... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: While you can get pituitary hormone abnormalities with tumors of the gland, your symptoms most likely have a source outside of the head.
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A 50-year-old male asked:
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Possible: If it is a small ischemic stroke then full recovery is possible. Unless your are left handed, it would be unusual to have aphasia from a right brain ... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Any age : Aneurysms can occur in any age group but often rupture in your 40-50s. Risk factors for rupture and growth include smoking and uncontrolled high bloo... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
Unclear: Pupil response is based on many factors. If there is an increase in intracranial pressure, this can cause a change in the pupils. This can be a sign... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Worst headache : Unfortunately, the most common symptom of aneurysms in the brain is when they rupture, which is often life threatening. Certain aneurysms can cause e... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Sometimes: Brain swelling, hemorrhage and mass effect can be noted on a head ct without contrast. Also, some tumors have calcification a which can be seen in a ... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Yes and yes: Headaches can be a multifactorial problem. A portion of the headache may have been due to the chiari malformation and a portion can be for other reas... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Conservative: If you are only 30 and have mild cervical disc herniation, you should consider physical therapy as the first line of treatment. If you are having neu... Read More
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A member asked:
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It is a start: I would check with your pcp what kind of blood pressure control you are having before deciding what is the best way to change it. That being said, a ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Neurosurgery 20 years experience
Yes: Direct blows to the head and neck area, including the jaw, can cause a concussion.
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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Yes: If it helps relax you, it should be ok. Obviously this is a stressful event so it is understandable to have stress about this issue. Would also cons... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Artery injury: If you had a neck operation in the back of your neck and especially if a fusion was done, the screws can scratch the vertebral artery which can cause... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Unfortunately, no: Brain stem cavernomas can present with a variety of symptoms but may not need to removed unless they cause compression of the brain stem or have multi... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Midline shift can be caused by a tumor or by the edema (or swelling) around it so there is no specific size that will cause midline shift. A ct scan ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Do: Do eat a variety of vegetables, beans and legumes for protein, easy on the soy.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Primary brain tumors tend to be more aggressive when they are found. This is most likely due to the fact that they may not cause symptoms when they f... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Reevaluate: If you have gotten worse, it is prudent to be reevaluated rather than wait and let the problem get worse.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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Headache common : Tension headaches are significantly more common than brain aneurysms and if you have multiple episodes of periodic headaches, they are much more likel... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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No: Pregnancy is not a usual cause of brain aneurysms although fluid shifts and high blood pressure (from preeclampsia or eclampsia) can increase the chan... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely: If you have a history of migraines or headaches, this is the most likely diagnosis. However, if it is the worse headache of your life, then you should... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Unclear : So you mean spinal aneurysms? These are very crate but you can sometimes see them on a cervical spine MRI if they are big enough. You an also see sp... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: Aneurysms can have a "sentinel" rupture where they leak some blood prior to sah. It is best to be evaluated immediately in the er if this is the case... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Unlikely : At such a young age it is unlikely that there would be any change in such a short time. If you had head trauma that could change the head ct.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Brain herniation is a potentially deadly side effect of very high intracranial pressure that occurs when a part of the brain is squeezed across struct... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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If it ruptures: Having a brain aneurysm does not automatically mean you will die. If it ruptures, then there is a 40-75% chance of death. Treatment has advanced a ... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: If an aneurysm is large enough or a stroke old enough, you can see those on a head ct. An MRI is a better evaluation of an acute stroke and and mra o... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Both but not directl: We are able do "brain surgery" on parts of the brain through the nose. However, to get there, we need to remove a portion of the sinuses and some bon... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Brain aneurysms: Marfan'a syndrome can cause increased elasticity in brain vessels which can lead to the formation of brain aneurysms. It may be something to get a sc... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Unlikely: Brain aneurysms have a variety of causes but stress is typically not one of them. Smoking is the biggest risk factor for developing aneurysms.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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No: It is actually the last resort. You should first try physical therapy and even pain injections prior to undergoing surgical procedures for correction... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Sometimes: Rarely, head trauma can damage a blood vessel (such as in a dissection) and cause a brain aneurysm. Most of the time, head trauma does not lead to th... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Stress and fatigue: Given that you are only 23, this is most likely caused from a lack of sleep and stress. If you have any signs of stroke or weakness in a part of your... Read More
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Mar 19, 2013
Great surgeon and caring doctor
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Mar 25, 2013
one of the best neurosurgeons in washington state, so glad that dr. hong referred me to him!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Chowdhary is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I have had a brain tumor removed but I still have headaches all the ti
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! My friend had this and they didn't treat it right. Now me
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Thanks for your quick reply! I want to thank you for your time. Thank you so very much.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, OH
Graduated 2003MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR
Awards
Director of Neurosurgery
Director of Neuro-Interventional Surgery
Top Neurosurgeon , First Place, Washington - Winter
2013
Affiliations
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
American Association of Neurological Surgeons / Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Cerebrovascular Section
American Association of Neurological Surgeons / Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Tumors Section
Publications
Stent-assisted coil emboilization of ruptured intracranial aneurysms: A retrospective multicenter review.
Hemorrhage and risk of further hemorrhagic strokes following cerebral revascularization in Moyamoya disease: A review of the literature.
Radiation associated tumors following therapeutic cranial radiation.
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