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Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Ohio State University College of Medicine (2012)
Professional interests include: nerve pain, spine problems, joint pain, and more.
N91 W15750 Falls Parkway
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051

Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD is an anesthesiologist in Menomonee Falls, WI specializing in anesthesiology and pain medicine. She graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2012 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD is affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network and Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee.

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Office Locations

N91 W15750 Falls Parkway
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
(262) 532-1100
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1155 N Mayfair Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
(414) 955-5990
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Some issues Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

facet rhizotomy
facet rhizotomy injection
nerve procedures
percutaneous rhizotomy
rhizotomy

In 2012, Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD had a list price for facet rhizotomy, facet rhizotomy injection, nerve procedures, percutaneous rhizotomy, and rhizotomy (nerve ablation) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Menomonee Falls, WI during 2017 were pain management, nerve block, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 420
injections 14
minimally invasive procedures 18
nerve block 27
nerve procedures 18
pain management 32
spinal procedures 14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD.

Gender
Male 118
Female 209
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 228
Black 76
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 60
85 and over 16
Less than 65 147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD in 2017

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 32
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Menomonee Falls, WI during 2018 were pain management, nerve procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 433
hospital care 20
injections 15
inpatient care 20
minimally invasive procedures 27
nerve procedures 27
pain management 42

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD.

Gender
Male 126
Female 223
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 244
Black 78
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 113
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 17
Less than 65 144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD in 2018

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 35
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Menomonee Falls, WI during 2019 were pain management, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 495
hospital care 35
injections 47
inpatient care 35
minimally invasive procedures 33
nerve block 15
nerve procedures 33
pain management 80
spinal procedures 15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD.

Gender
Male 119
Female 228
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 251
Black 61
Hispanic 18
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 130
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 22
Less than 65 123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD in 2019

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 53
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 34
Dementia 11
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Menomonee Falls, WI during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 157
hospital care 47
inpatient care 47
minimally invasive procedures 14
nerve procedures 14
pain management 14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 142
Black 28
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 16
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD in 2020

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 31
Dementia 10
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Menomonee Falls, WI during 2021 were pain management, hospital care, inpatient care and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 161
hospital care 40
injections 38
inpatient care 40
minimally invasive procedures 29
nerve procedures 29
pain management 67
spinal procedures 13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD.

Gender
Male 81
Female 120
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 165
Black 24
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 45
85 and over 14
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD in 2021

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 34
Dementia 10
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Menomonee Falls, WI during 2022 were pain management, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 135
hospital care 38
injections 12
inpatient care 38
minimally invasive procedures 26
nerve procedures 26
pain management 38
spinal procedures 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD.

Gender
Male 76
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 159
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 18
Less than 65 43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD in 2022

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Menomonee Falls, WI during 2023 were pain management, nerve procedures, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 159
hospital care 25
injections 18
inpatient care 25
minimally invasive procedures 25
nerve procedures 25
pain management 43
spinal procedures 18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD.

Gender
Male 50
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 128
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD in 2023

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Menomonee Falls, WI were pain management, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve procedures.

doctor visit 280
hospital care 34
injections 24
inpatient care 34
minimally invasive procedures 24
nerve block 21
nerve procedures 24
pain management 45
spinal procedures 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 156
Ethnicity
Black / African American 38
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 188
Hispanic 6
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 52
85 and over 14
Less than 65 80
65 to 74 95

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 16
Osteoporosis 12
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Cancer 12
Dementia 7

Education & Training

Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2012. She completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Anesthesiology Pain Management and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2012)

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (2016)

Board Certification: Anesthesiology Pain Management

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Medical College of Wisconsin
Froedtert Hospital
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network
Froedtert Hospital - Milwaukee

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.55 out of 5 stars based on 89 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gwynne Deboer Kirchen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Menomonee Falls, WI. 

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Reviews From Around The Web
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-12
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I really liked having my procedure at Menomonee Falls . Very efficient, friendly technician and easy access.
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-22
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Dr. Kirchen is very thorough in explaining procedures and asking questions to understand my concerns.

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Medtronic USA, Inc. $19,155 ADAPTIVESTIM
$15,273 		RESTORE
$1,438 		SYNCHROMED
$1,043 		INTELLIS
$580 		VECTRIS
$384 		Other
$437
Boston Scientific Corporation $711 PRECISION PLUS SCS SYSTEM
$451 		OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED
$100 		SPECTRA SYSTEM
$91 		Precision
$51 		WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16
$18
Medtronic, Inc. $711 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM
$379 		INTELLIS
$208 		Vanta
$1
$123
Abbott Laboratories $502 PROCLAIM
$235 		Proclaim IPG
$90 		ETERNA
$84 		Proclaim DRG IPG
$49 		Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs
$44
Nevro Corp. $347 Omnia
$230 		Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System
$72 		Senza
$46
Other $395 SPRINT PNS System
$98 		SCS FreedonSpinal Cord Stimulator
$92 		Stimrouter Implantable Kit
$57 		Nalu Neurostimulation System
$38 		BOTOX
$34 		Other
$76
Types of Payments
Grant $15,000
Food and Beverage $4,916
Travel and Lodging $1,896
Education $10

Biography

Dr. Gwynne Kirchen practices anesthesiology and pain medicine. She is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kirchen include back pain, joint pain, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Her professional affiliations include Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin. According to Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Menomonee Falls, WI. Dr. Kirchen attended Ohio State University College of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin.

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