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Dr. Alexander George Chamessian, MD, MD PHD is an anesthesiologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in anesthesiology, pain medicine, physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and spinal cord injury medicine. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. Dr. Alexander George Chamessian, MD, MD PHD is affiliated with WashU Medicine, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, BJC HealthCare, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL), Barnes-Jewish Hospital, WashU Medicine and POST-ACUTE PHYSICIANS OF MISSOURI, PC.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Dr. Alexander George Chamessian, MD, MD PHD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pain Management and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
Residency: Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pain Management
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Alexander George Chamessian, MD, MD PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alexander George Chamessian, MD, MD PHD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Flexcare, MultiPlan, MHBP, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare Open Access, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, Great-West Healthcare POS, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Health Alliance HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Rockport Healthcare Group, Hannibal Regional PHO, Aetna Medicare HMO, TRICARE, Decatur Memorial Hospital, Coventry, Anthem, Best Doctors, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Aetna US Access, CIGNA Open Access Plus HMO, Aetna National Advantage Program, Coventry HMO, CIGNA Network, CIGNA PPO, MO HealthNet, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, CorVel, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Choice POS II, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Regular or Traditional, CoxHealth, Coventry PPO, Coventry National Network PPO, USA Managed Care Organization, Health Alliance POS, Health Alliance PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, Medicaid, Quality Health Management, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, HealthLink POS, HealthLink Open Access, HealthLink HMO, Aetna Elect Choice, HFN, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Community Partners Health Plans, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, CIGNA Network Open Access, CIGNA PPO Plus, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Care Management Resources (CMR), Mercy Health Springfield Communities, Aetna Affordable Health Choice PPO, Advantra Option 1 HMO/POS (Aetna Medicare), Union Pacific Railroad Employee Health System, Freedom Plus PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna CVS Health (MO Marketplace Exchange), Freedom PPO-Missouri (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Open Choice (PPO), Aetna Medicare Open Access POS, Health Alliance Medicare POS, Kansas Advantra Freedom PPO (Aetna Medicare), VA HealthCare Choice Program, BJC Center of Excellence - Consociate Health, Verify Insurance Acceptance With Practice, Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA/HFS), Advantra Silver HMO (Aetna Medicare), Advantra PPO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage HMO, Meridian (Illinois Department of Public Aid), Health Alliance (IL Marketplace Exchange), HealthScope Benefits, Inn (Orscheln Industries Health Plan), Gold Advantage (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network, Essence Advantage Select HMO, Advantra Complete PPO Illinois (Aetna Medicare), Aetna Health Network Option, BJC HealthSolutions, Aetna Medicare Open Access HMO, Health Alliance Medicare HMO, Advantra Option 2 HMO (Aetna Medicare), Essence Advantage Plus HMO and Gold Dual Core HMO Missouri (Aetna Medicare).
According to our sources, Dr. Alexander George Chamessian, MD, MD PHD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexander George Chamessian, MD, MD PHD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$11,785
WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $10,000 |
$1,785 |
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$5,204
SYNCHROMEDII $3,772 |
INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $1,431 |
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$2,587
PROCLAIM $267 |
ETERNA $70 |
$2,250 |
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$175
Nalu Neurostimulation System $175 |
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$153
SPRINT PNS System $153 |
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$215
Senza $145 |
QUTENZA $69 |
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Dr. Alexander George Chamessian, MD, MD PHD has received 1 research payments totaling $2,188.
Dr. Alexander Chamessian is a medical specialist in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and spinal cord injury medicine. He attended medical school at Duke University School of Medicine. He is especially interested in diabetes, spinal cord injury, and neuropathic pain. Dr. Chamessian is professionally affiliated with Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, and WashU Medicine.
