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Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD

Specializes in: Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford (2004)
Professional interests include: women's health issues, psychosis, depression, and more.
3805 E Main Street Suite M
Saint Charles, IL 60174

Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD is a psychiatrist in Saint Charles, IL specializing in psychiatry and addiction medicine. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford in 2004 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health.

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Office Locations

3805 E Main Street Suite M
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 646-5200
(630) 377-3762
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3805 E. Main Street Suite M
Saint Charles, IL 60174
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Addictions

Addictions are chronic diseases of compulsive or uncontrollable behavior which may have adverse health effects. Addictions can include substance abuse (such as the abuse of opioids, alcohol, or prescription drugs) and certain non-drug related behaviors, such as gambling or video games. People with addictions may experience an uncontrollable urge to use substances or perform certain activities, although these behaviors may be harmful to themselves and others.

Those suffering with a substance abuse addiction are often unable to cease their behavior without some form of medical intervention. Studies have found that repeat use of certain drugs can figuratively rewire the brain, resulting in alterations to neural pathways associated with dopamine. This means that repeat drug users may become reliant on consuming the substance in order to function. For example, those with alcohol addiction ("alcoholism") become physically dependent on alcohol and may experience extreme withdrawal symptoms when avoiding alcohol entirely; in rare cases, medically unsupervised withdrawal can lead to death.

Behavioral addictions are similar to substance abuse addictions; however, people with behavioral addictions are addicted to a behavior or emotion associated with certain behaviors, as opposed to drugs. In addition to gambling, common behavioral addictions include food, video games, social media, shopping, and pornography addictions. When performing the activity, people experience euphoria (a rush of dopamine) that slowly lessens over time, meaning they build a tolerance and dependency on a behavior. For example, people who are addicted to shopping may need to purchase more items or spend more money to feel the same rush that once fueled their addiction.

Addictions can be assessed through a variety of means such as diagnostic screening, abuse assessment, or psychiatric evaluation. Treatment can help patients recover from their addictions and manage mental and physical health conditions related to their addiction. People with addictions may be treated in rehabilitative treatment facilities, hospitals, and other clinical settings.

Addiction treatment for substance abuse may include:

  • Detoxification (withdrawal from an addictive substance)
  • Pharmacotherapy (prescription medications), such as buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone), disulfiram, and naltrexone to ease withdrawal symptoms
  • Overdose treatment, such as the administration of naloxone (also known as Narcan)

Addiction treatments for both substance abuse and behavioral addictions may include:

  • Addiction therapy and psychiatric care, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Prescription medicine for co-occurring psychiatric disorders
  • Twelve-step programs and support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Food Addicts Anonymous (FA)

Addiction treatment has expanded to include care for patient substance abuse in non-clinical settings. A number of community programs now provide at-risk substance users a safe place or means to use drugs and mobile doctor's services for drug-associated illnesses and injuries. Behavioral addictions are also gaining increased attention as researchers and mental health professionals seek to better understand and treat them. For example, some researchers are assessing the connections between video game addiction and childhood risk factors. More and more, mental health experts are recognizing the importance of meeting people with addictions where they are at, using more advanced treatments. Addiction treatment is intended to care for people with addictions with compassion and respect.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Saint Charles, IL during 2012 were medication management, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 23
inpatient care 23
medication management 118

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Saint Charles, IL during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 65
hospital care 47
inpatient care 47

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD.

Gender
Male 32
Female 43
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD in 2013

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 23
Dementia 40
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Saint Charles, IL during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 63
hospital care 84
inpatient care 84

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 59
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 76
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD in 2014

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 25
Dementia 44
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Saint Charles, IL during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 67
hospital care 52
inpatient care 52

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 90
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD in 2015

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 23
Dementia 27
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Saint Charles, IL during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 116
hospital care 37
inpatient care 37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD.

Gender
Male 25
Female 41
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD in 2016

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 38
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 35
Dementia 26
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 119

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD.

Gender
Male 12
Female 44
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 12
85 and over 0
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD in 2017

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 21
Dementia 30
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Saint Charles, IL during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 122
hospital care 21
inpatient care 21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD.

Gender
Male 17
Female 41
Age
From 65 to 74 24
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD in 2018

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 22
Dementia 31
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Saint Charles, IL during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 146
hospital care 16
inpatient care 16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD.

Gender
Male 22
Female 37
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 44
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD in 2019

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 29
Dementia 39
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD.

Gender
Male 20
Female 45
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 49
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD in 2020

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 28
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 29
Dementia 37
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 61

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD.

Gender
Male 18
Female 37
Age
From 65 to 74 25
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD in 2021

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 24
Dementia 27
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 91

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD.

Gender
Male 15
Female 30
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 14
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD in 2022

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 31
Dementia 31
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD treated as a psychiatrist in Saint Charles, IL were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 91
hospital care 40
inpatient care 40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 42
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 15
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 3
85 and over 0
Less than 65 23
65 to 74 20

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and dementia.

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 68
Chronic Kidney Disease 24
Asthma 14
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 23
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 30
Cancer 1

Education & Training

Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford in 2004. She completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Preventive Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford (2004)

Residency: Rush University Medical Center (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Preventive Medicine (2010)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Endeavor Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lekshmi R. Venugopal, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Charles, IL. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Genentech USA, Inc. $302 Kadcyla
$149 		Perjeta
$89 		LUCENTIS
$23
$40
Astellas Pharma US Inc $25 TARCEVA
$25
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $327

Biography

Dr. Lekshmi Venugopal practices addiction medicine and psychiatry. Areas of expertise for Dr. Venugopal include anger management, depression, and psychosis. She graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford and then she performed her residency at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Venugopal is affiliated with Endeavor Health.