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Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Harvard Medical School (2018)
Professional interests include: stroke, brain hemorrhage, moyamoya disease, and more.
1425 E Ann Street Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD is a neurologist in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2018 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD is affiliated with The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.

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Office Locations

University of Michigan Health

1425 E Ann Street Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
1-888-287-1082
(734) 647-4285
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1500 E Medical Center Drive Floor 1 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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300 W Michigan Avenue Suite 4000
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD treated as a neurologist in Ann Arbor, MI during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 13
hospital care 50
inpatient care 50

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 57
Age
From 65 to 74 33
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 13
Less than 65 15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 61
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 34
Dementia 14
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2023 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD treated as a neurologist in Ann Arbor, MI were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 13
hospital care 50
inpatient care 50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2023 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 57
Age
75 to 84 32
85 and over 13
Less than 65 15
65 to 74 33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD From 2023 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 61
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 17
Osteoporosis 16
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 34
Atrial Fibrillation 29
Cancer 15
Dementia 14

Education & Training

Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2018. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Harvard Medical School (2018)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (2022)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Regents of the University of Michigan
University of Michigan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 33 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Frank Garrett Conyers, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ann Arbor, MI. 

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Biography

Dr. Frank Conyers is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist. Patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Conyers's areas of clinical interest consist of brain hemorrhage, stroke, and moyamoya disease. He is affiliated with the University of Michigan Health. His education and training includes medical school at Harvard Medical School and residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University.

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