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Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD

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Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

Dartmouth Medical School (2009)

Professional interests include: women's health issues, cancer, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, Level 5
Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 847-4152

Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Burlington, VT specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. She graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network and UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

Address:

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, Level 5
Burlington, VT 05401

Some issues Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD can help you with:

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

bypass surgery	15
cardiac procedures	26
open surgery	30
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	30

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

bypass surgery	59
cardiac procedures	138
doctor visit	60
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
open surgery	118
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	118

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	13
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

bypass surgery	61
cardiac procedures	140
doctor visit	107
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
open surgery	122
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	122

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	14
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

bypass surgery	46
cardiac procedures	158
doctor visit	47
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	23
open surgery	92
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	92
vascular procedures	23

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	17
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

bypass surgery	91
cardiac procedures	460
doctor visit	172
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
minimally invasive procedures	106
open surgery	182
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	182
vascular procedures	106

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Burlington, VT were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

bypass surgery	54
cardiac procedures	185
doctor visit	99
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
minimally invasive procedures	64
open surgery	108
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	108
vascular procedures	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD.

**Gender**
Female	16
Male	40

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	40
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	4
75 to 84	18
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD treated were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	2
Cancer	4

Education & Training

Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD graduated from Dartmouth Medical School in 2009. She completed residency at University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. She is certified by the Board American Board of Surgery- General Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: Dartmouth Medical School (2009)

Residency: University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care

Board Certification: Board American Board of Surgery- General Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC

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. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Lifesource, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Delta Dental, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Anthem, MVP Health Care, First Health, UnitedHealthcare, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Vermont Blue Advantage, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), Workers' Comp (VT and NY), Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Zelis/Stratose, Optum Rx, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), EBPA, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Lifesource

MagnaCare

Great-West Healthcare

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Delta Dental

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

CHAMPVA

Anthem

MVP Health Care

First Health

UnitedHealthcare

The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)

Vermont Blue Advantage

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)

Workers' Comp (VT and NY)

Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)

Zelis/Stratose

Optum Rx

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

EBPA

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AngioDynamics, Inc.	$2,622 $2,622
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,389 Valiant Captivia $1,389

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,247
Food and Beverage	$764

Biography

Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima is a cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery specialist in Burlington, VT. Her clinical interests include cancer, women's health issues, and imaging procedures. Dr. Hirashima is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network. She is a graduate of Dartmouth Medical School and a graduate of the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care's residency program. She appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers.

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Fuyuki Hirashima, MD From 2017 - 2021

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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