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Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO

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(Dr. Barry J. Gordon, DO)

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, electromyography (EMG), tremors, and more.

455 Lewis Avenue Suite 221
Meriden, CT 06451

(203) 694-8550

Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO is a vascular neurologist in Meriden, CT specializing in vascular neurology and neuromuscular medicine. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO is affiliated with Hartford Healthcare and HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

455 Lewis Avenue Suite 221
Meriden, CT 06451

Some issues Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	482
hospital care	398
inpatient care	398

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	63
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	528
hospital care	322
inpatient care	322

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	65
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	75
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	52
doctor visit	568
hospital care	314
inpatient care	314

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	706
Black	138
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	142
Less than 65	228

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	50
doctor visit	647
hospital care	194
inpatient care	194

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	66
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	62
Less than 65	115

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

diagnostic procedures	70
doctor visit	661
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	383
Black	55
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	60
Less than 65	93

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	366
hospital care	139
inpatient care	139

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	40
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	56
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

doctor visit	310
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	59
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	260

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	27
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	30
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	307

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	39
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	38
Cancer	15

doctor visit	196

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	35
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	29
Cancer	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO treated as a vascular neurologist in Meriden, CT were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	435
hospital care	231
inpatient care	231

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	42
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	312
Hispanic	29
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	135
85 and over	61
Less than 65	88
65 to 74	118

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	12
Dementia	28

Education & Training

Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hartford Healthcare

HARTFORD HEALTHCARE MEDICAL GROUP SPECIALISTS PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Evercare, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Cigna, Coventry, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), CarePartners of Connecticut, Senior Whole Health, Health Direct, Colonial Cooperative Care, BCBS Medicare, Inc., Health Connecticut, Health New England, Connecticare Commercial, Healthy Connecticut, Essence Healthcare, Connecticare Medicare, Community Health Network of Connecticut and Northeast Health Direct.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

MultiPlan

Evercare

United Healthcare

Aetna

Oxford Health Plans

Cigna

Coventry

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

CarePartners of Connecticut

Senior Whole Health

Health Direct

Colonial Cooperative Care

BCBS Medicare

Inc.

Health Connecticut

Health New England

Connecticare Commercial

Healthy Connecticut

Essence Healthcare

Connecticare Medicare

Community Health Network of Connecticut

Northeast Health Direct

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Meriden, CT.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Barry Jeff Gordon, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$1,424 COPAXONE $634	AZILECT $568	Zecuity $137	AMRIX $12	$74
UCB, Inc.	$1,342 Vimpat $644	Briviact $496	Neupro $202
Cyberonics, Inc.	$1,087 VNS Therapy $1,087
Allergan Inc.	$1,035 BOTOX $802	NAMZARIC $112	BOTOX COSMETIC $90	VRAYLAR $31
Lundbeck LLC	$1,014 ONFI $656	NORTHERA $337	XENAZINE $20
Other	$9,558 TECFIDERA $537	APTIOM $527	TROKENDI XR $526	Aimovig $465	AUBAGIO $430	Other $7,073

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$14,599
Travel and Lodging	$456
Education	$304
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$102

Biography

Dr. Barry Gordon's specialties are vascular neurology and neuromuscular medicine. He practices in Meriden, CT. His clinical interests include concussion, tremors, and migraine. He is professionally affiliated with Hartford Healthcare. Dr. Gordon graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut. Patients rated Dr. Gordon highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He accepts Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. He welcomes new patients at his office inMeriden, CT as reported by Hartford Healthcare.