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Dr. Alex John, MD

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Specializes in: Primary Care and Adult Gastroenterology
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (1984)
Professional interests include: women's health issues, cancer, musculoskeletal problems, and more.
875 Roosevelt Highway Suite 132
Colchester, VT 05446

Dr. Alex John, MD is a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT specializing in primary care and adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1984 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Alex John, MD is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network and ASSOCIATES IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, PLLC.

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Office Locations

The University of Vermont Health Network

875 Roosevelt Highway Suite 132
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 864-7483
(802) 660-4337
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Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

  • Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
  • Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
  • Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
  • Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
  • Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Impulse control and addiction disorders
  • Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

  • Genetic history
  • Chemical imbalances in the brain
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Substance use
  • Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
  • Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
  • Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Alex John, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

colonoscopy
colonoscopy with biopsy
colonoscopy with lesion removal
endoscopy
gastrointestinal biopsy
gastrointestinal procedures
removal of lesion

In 2023, Dr. Alex John, MD performed more colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal procedures, and removal of lesion (e.g. growth) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Vermont.

Top 25%

By Volume:

screening colonoscopy

In 2013, Dr. Alex John, MD performed more screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Vermont.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex John, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex John, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation 19
diagnostic procedures 282
doctor visit 197
esophageal dilation 19
gastrointestinal procedures 410
injections 13
minimally invasive procedures 410
preventive care 83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 282

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD.

Gender
Male 210
Female 237
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 431
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 265
From 75 to 84 96
85 and over 30
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex John, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex John, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex John, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation 16
diagnostic procedures 271
doctor visit 201
esophageal dilation 16
gastrointestinal procedures 387
minimally invasive procedures 387
preventive care 87
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 271

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD.

Gender
Male 186
Female 248
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 409
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 261
From 75 to 84 112
85 and over 23
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex John, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 18
Dementia 3
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex John, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex John, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 299
doctor visit 262
gastrointestinal procedures 384
minimally invasive procedures 384
preventive care 73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 299

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD.

Gender
Male 366
Female 550
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 874
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 600
From 75 to 84 210
85 and over 36
Less than 65 70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex John, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex John, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex John, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 301
doctor visit 223
gastrointestinal procedures 384
minimally invasive procedures 384
preventive care 83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 301

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD.

Gender
Male 185
Female 269
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 436
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 272
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 28
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex John, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 17
Dementia 2
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex John, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex John, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 310
doctor visit 202
gastrointestinal procedures 388
minimally invasive procedures 388
preventive care 78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 310

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD.

Gender
Male 202
Female 258
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 444
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 273
From 75 to 84 118
85 and over 24
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex John, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 18
Dementia 4
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex John, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex John, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 318
doctor visit 162
gastrointestinal procedures 377
minimally invasive procedures 377
preventive care 59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 318

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD.

Gender
Male 195
Female 222
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 391
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 259
From 75 to 84 111
85 and over 15
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex John, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 16
Dementia 4
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex John, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex John, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 313
doctor visit 177
gastrointestinal procedures 379
minimally invasive procedures 379
preventive care 50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 313

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD.

Gender
Male 200
Female 233
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 406
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 246
From 75 to 84 144
85 and over 22
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex John, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 18
Dementia 5
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex John, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex John, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 279
doctor visit 178
gastrointestinal procedures 332
minimally invasive procedures 332
preventive care 53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 279

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD.

Gender
Male 167
Female 236
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 370
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 244
From 75 to 84 126
85 and over 12
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex John, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 41
High Cholesterol 29
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 13
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex John, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex John, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 279
doctor visit 144
gastrointestinal procedures 353
minimally invasive procedures 353
preventive care 48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 294

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD.

Gender
Male 159
Female 238
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 358
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 242
From 75 to 84 124
85 and over 18
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex John, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 16
Dementia 3
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex John, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex John, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 207
doctor visit 86
gastrointestinal procedures 242
minimally invasive procedures 242
preventive care 35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 207

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD.

Gender
Male 119
Female 146
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 248
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 137
From 75 to 84 108
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex John, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Alex John, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex John, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 152
doctor visit 52
gastrointestinal procedures 186
minimally invasive procedures 186
preventive care 34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 152

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD.

Gender
Male 91
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 188
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 111
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex John, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 8
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 14
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex John, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alex John, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Colchester, VT were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

balloon dilation 17
diagnostic procedures 273
doctor visit 171
esophageal dilation 17
gastrointestinal procedures 347
injections 13
minimally invasive procedures 347
preventive care 62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 275

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD.

Gender
Male 189
Female 250
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 414
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 123
85 and over 18
Less than 65 29
65 to 74 264

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex John, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex John, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 17
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 10
Dementia 1

Education & Training

Dr. Alex John, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at University of Missouri Health System. He is certified by the Board American Board of Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: University of Missouri Health System

Board Certification: Board American Board of Internal Medicine- Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alex John, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network
ASSOCIATES IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, PLLC

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. $60 AMITIZA
$60
Types of Payments
Education $60

Biography

Dr. Alex John works as a primary care and adult gastroenterology. Dr. John graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at the University of Missouri Health System. Clinical interests for Dr. John include cancer, women's health issues, and imaging procedures. He is professionally affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network.

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