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Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO

(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1985 - 1989)

Professional interests include: multiple sclerosis (MS), headache

1600 Sw Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

(352) 273-5550

Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO is a neurologist in Gainesville, FL specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO is affiliated with UF Health.

Office Locations

1600 Sw Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

(352) 273-5550

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Some issues Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO treated as a neurologist in Gainesville, FL during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	857
doctor visit	2253
electroencephalography (EEG)	145
hospital care	2353
inpatient care	2353

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO treated as a neurologist in Gainesville, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	88
doctor visit	2572
electroencephalography (EEG)	172
hospital care	2370
inpatient care	2370

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	694
Female	917

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1267
Black	262
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	509
From 75 to 84	484
85 and over	225
Less than 65	393

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO treated as a neurologist in Gainesville, FL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	61
doctor visit	2503
electroencephalography (EEG)	70
hospital care	1661
inpatient care	1661

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	578
Female	736

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1036
Black	205
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	425
85 and over	180
Less than 65	312

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	25
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO treated as a neurologist in Gainesville, FL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	2598
electroencephalography (EEG)	55
hospital care	1584
inpatient care	1584

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	1106
Female	1416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1974
Black	390
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	76
Native American	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	830
From 75 to 84	788
85 and over	354
Less than 65	550

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO treated as a neurologist in Gainesville, FL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2756
electroencephalography (EEG)	44
hospital care	1408
inpatient care	1408

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	577
Female	738

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1013
Black	210
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	40
Native American	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	445
From 75 to 84	423
85 and over	176
Less than 65	271

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO treated as a neurologist in Gainesville, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2974
electroencephalography (EEG)	59
hospital care	83
inpatient care	83

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	557
Female	755

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1009
Black	200
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	415
85 and over	197
Less than 65	280

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	34
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO treated as a neurologist in Gainesville, FL during 2018 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2947
electroencephalography (EEG)	85

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	549
Female	806

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1036
Black	206
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	48
Native American	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	467
From 75 to 84	446
85 and over	195
Less than 65	247

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	34
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO treated as a neurologist in Gainesville, FL during 2019 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	2405
electroencephalography (EEG)	62

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	663

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	891
Black	172
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	30

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	386
85 and over	174
Less than 65	185

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	36
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	316

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	17
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	628

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	33
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	17
Less than 65	127

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO treated as a neurologist in Gainesville, FL during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	602
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	402
Black	32
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	26
Less than 65	117

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO treated as a neurologist in Gainesville, FL during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	554
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	38
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	30
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO in 2023

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO treated as a neurologist in Gainesville, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

diagnostic procedures	254
doctor visit	1925
electroencephalography (EEG)	86
hospital care	1189
inpatient care	1189

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO.

**Gender**
Female	583
Male	426

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	147
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	795
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	21
Other	26

**Age**
85 and over	131
75 to 84	309
Less than 65	222
65 to 74	342

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	23
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1989)

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UF Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO has a high overall rating with an average of 4.14 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce S. Solomon, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Gainesville, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$10,685 OXTELLAR XR $10,136	TROKENDI XR $549
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$8,020 AZILECT $6,776	COPAXONE $467	NUVIGIL $167	AJOVY $137	Zecuity $118	Other $354
Allergan Inc.	$4,869 NAMZARIC $4,289	BOTOX $434	Botox Therapeutic $42	NAMENDA XR $23	RESTASIS $13	Other $68
Genentech, Inc.	$1,485 Enspryng $1,485
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$1,409 Gilenya $1,069	EXELON PATCH $122	MAYZENT $79	Aimovig $53	AFINITOR $47	Other $40
Other	$11,364 LYRICA $743	TECFIDERA $641	AUBAGIO $563	Neupro $493	ACTHAR $491	Other $8,434

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$15,452
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$12,728
Honoraria	$6,500
Consulting Fee	$1,785
Travel and Lodging	$982
Other	$384

Biography

Dr. Bruce Solomon is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He attended Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo for residency. He has indicated that his clinical interests include multiple sclerosis (MS) and headache. Dr. Solomon is affiliated with UF Health.