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Dr. Bruce Jeremy Schlomer, MD is an urologist in Rockwall, TX specializing in urology (urinary tract disease), pediatric urology, general pediatrics and general practice. He graduated from Washington University in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Bruce Jeremy Schlomer, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources, Children's Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, Children's Health Specialty Center Rockwall and Children's Health Specialty Center Dallas.
Baylor Scott & White Health
Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Stones are formed when mineral deposits build up and harden in an organ or gland. For example, urine contains minerals that can form crystals and result in kidney or bladder stones. Stones can also occur in other parts of the body, like the mouth. Salivary gland stones form when the chemicals in the saliva harden and get stuck in the tiny ducts of the salivary glands. Pain and swelling are the most common symptoms associated with stones.
Lithotripsy is a procedure used to break up small stones. Shock wave lithotripsy, the most common type of lithotripsy and least invasive way of treating stones, does this using high-powered sound waves. This procedure can treat many types of stones in the body, but it is most frequently used for urinary stones, such as kidney and bladder stones.
Shock wave lithotripsy can be done in one of two ways. Conventionally, this procedure is performed when someone is sitting in a tub of water, and the sound waves travel through the water to their body. A more recent alternative is to send the shock waves through cushions while a patient is lying on a table. Although shock wave lithotripsy is not surgery and requires no cutting, the patient will be given anesthesia before the procedure. Their body should be able to pass the broken-up urinary stones naturally in their urine after treatment. For other types of stones, another minimally invasive procedure may be required to remove stone fragments left by shock wave lithotripsy.
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.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Dr. Bruce Jeremy Schlomer, MD graduated from Washington University in 2006. He completed residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. He is certified by the American Board of Urology(Pediatric Urology) and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Washington University (2006)
Residency: UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas (2011)
Board Certification: American Board of Urology(Pediatric Urology)
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Bruce Jeremy Schlomer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Bruce Jeremy Schlomer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TriWest, Medicaid, Cigna, Superior Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group and DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce Jeremy Schlomer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$162
INTERSTIM $162 |
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CONTINENCE CARE $88 |
SPEEDICATH $35 |
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Infyna Chic $38 |
ONLI $14 |
VAPRO $13 |
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Myrbetriq $59 |
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Irrisept $25 |
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Cook Medical Wire Guides $15 |
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Dr. Bruce Schlomer sees patients in Dallas, TX, Frisco, TX, and Rockwall, TX. His medical specialties are general practice, general pediatrics, and pediatric urology. These areas are among Dr. Schlomer's clinical interests: shock wave lithotripsy, polycystic kidney disease, and hematuria (blood in urine). He seems to be an in-network provider for Superior Health Plan, Cigna, and Medicaid, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, the University of California, and Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Schlomer include: "Super Doctor; Texas Rising Star"; and Texas Monthly Magazine. Dr. Schlomer speaks Spanish. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Baylor Scott & White Health, Children's Health, and Texas Health Dallas. His practice in Rockwall, TX is open to new patients as reported by Yext.
