Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD is a radiologist in San Francisco, CA specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr), diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD is affiliated with UCSF, Sutter Health and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
Angioplasty
Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.
Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:
During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.
There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.
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:
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.
The top procedures that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated as a radiologist in San Francisco, CA during 2015 were CT scan and brain imaging (neuroimaging).
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD for Medicare patients.
| brain imaging (neuroimaging) | 13 |
|---|---|
| CT scan | 13 |
The top procedures that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated as a radiologist in San Francisco, CA during 2016 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 11 |
|---|---|
| bone marrow tests | 23 |
| brain imaging (neuroimaging) | 125 |
| CT scan | 92 |
| diagnostic procedures | 23 |
| MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 67 |
| spinal procedures | 34 |
| thoracic (chest) imaging | 32 |
| X-rays | 32 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated as a radiologist in San Francisco, CA during 2017 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and X-rays.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD for Medicare patients.
| anastomosis | 11 |
|---|---|
| aspiration | 68 |
| bone marrow tests | 57 |
| brain imaging (neuroimaging) | 470 |
| catheterization | 23 |
| CT scan | 266 |
| diagnostic procedures | 123 |
| eye procedures | 12 |
| gastrointestinal procedures | 11 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 77 |
| minor procedures | 66 |
| MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 277 |
| neck imaging | 34 |
| pleural drainage | 16 |
| spinal procedures | 75 |
| thoracic (chest) imaging | 209 |
| vascular procedures | 48 |
| X-rays | 209 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated as a radiologist in San Francisco, CA during 2018 were brain imaging (neuroimaging), CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and spinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD for Medicare patients.
| aspiration | 18 |
|---|---|
| brain imaging (neuroimaging) | 251 |
| CT scan | 147 |
| diagnostic procedures | 24 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 24 |
| minor procedures | 24 |
| MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 130 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 14 |
| neck imaging | 11 |
| pelvic imaging | 16 |
| spinal procedures | 40 |
| vascular procedures | 25 |
| X-rays | 30 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, depression and high cholesterol.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated as a radiologist in San Francisco, CA during 2021 were vascular procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD for Medicare patients.
| vascular procedures | 18 |
|---|
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and chronic kidney disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated as a radiologist in San Francisco, CA during 2022 were vascular procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 17 |
|---|---|
| vascular procedures | 30 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and diabetes.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated as a radiologist in San Francisco, CA during 2023 were vascular procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD for Medicare patients.
| doctor visit | 22 |
|---|---|
| vascular procedures | 13 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
|---|---|
| Black | |
| Hispanic | |
| Asian | |
| Other | |
| Native American |
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated as a radiologist in San Francisco, CA were brain imaging (neuroimaging), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT scan and thoracic (chest) imaging.
| anastomosis | 11 |
|---|---|
| aspiration | 32 |
| bone marrow tests | 40 |
| brain imaging (neuroimaging) | 214 |
| catheterization | 23 |
| CT scan | 129 |
| diagnostic procedures | 56 |
| doctor visit | 19 |
| eye procedures | 12 |
| gastrointestinal procedures | 11 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 50 |
| minor procedures | 45 |
| MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) | 158 |
| musculoskeletal imaging | 14 |
| neck imaging | 22 |
| pelvic imaging | 16 |
| pleural drainage | 16 |
| spinal procedures | 49 |
| thoracic (chest) imaging | 120 |
| vascular procedures | 26 |
| X-rays | 90 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| Black / African American | |
|---|---|
| Asian / Pacific Islander | |
| Non-Hispanic White | |
| Native American / Alaskan Native | |
| Hispanic | |
| Other |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Cancer | |
| Dementia |
Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neuroradiology - Board Certified and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine (2006)
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Neuroradiology - Board Certified
Licensed In: California
Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of California, MultiPlan, WellCare, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Magellan Health Services, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including..., Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....
According to our sources, Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$394,882
8F Base Camp Sheath System $394,882 |
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$15,441
SURPASS EVOLVE $4,881 |
Infinity $3,325 |
Trevo $2,526 |
Target $1,058 |
EXCELSIOR SL-10 $800 |
Other $2,851 |
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$1,256
Axium $893 |
KYPHON Balloon Kyphoplasty $249 |
Solitaire $114 |
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$999
Solitaire $869 |
OSTEOCOOL RF ABLATION SYSTEM $108 |
PIPELINE $22 |
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$919
Neurovascular Stents $780 |
Flow Diversion $139 |
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$1,517
Neuromodulation $189 |
Penumbra System $167 |
Thrombectomy $139 |
VISUAL-ICE $137 |
Ballast $135 |
Other $750 |
| $405,996 | |
| $6,384 | |
| $2,513 | |
| $121 |
Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $15,334.
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Fabio Settecase, FRCPC, MS, MD.
| Route 92 Medical, Inc. | 2024 | $593,322.62 | Physician Covered Recipient | INVESTMENT IN PREFERRED STOCK |
Dr. Fabio Settecase works as an interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR), neuroradiology, and diagnostic radiology. After completing medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Settecase performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His areas of expertise include the following: brain aneurysm, intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri), and birthmarks. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Magellan Health Services, Anthem, and Blue California. In addition to English, Dr. Settecase (or staff) speaks Spanish and Italian. Dr. Settecase is affiliated with Sutter Health and UCSF. According to Sutter Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in San Francisco, CA.
