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Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD

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(Dr. Howard L. Saylor III, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and General Surgery

University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine (1977)

Professional interests include: carotid artery disease, varicose veins, ulcers, and more.

6405 France Avenue S #w440
Edina, MN 55435

(952) 924-7004

Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD is a vascular surgeon in Duluth, MN specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. He graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine in 1977 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health, ST MARYS MEDICAL CENTER and THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD.

Office Locations

402 E 2nd Street Building B)
Duluth, MN 55805

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6405 France Avenue S #w440
Edina, MN 55435

(952) 924-7004

(952) 924-5146

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

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.

In The News

“Hughes, 30, was diagnosed with TOS by Edina-based vascular specialist Dr. Howard Saylor.”—"Twins: Phil Hughes set to resume throwing in 3-4 weeks", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, August 2016

“Edina-based Dr. Howard Saylor performed the surgery on Hughes, who had visited St. Louis vascular specialist Dr. Robert Thompson in 2011 while with the New York Yankees.”—"Twins' Phil Hughes has rib-removal surgery", Twin Cities Pioneer Press, July 2016

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	105

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	59

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	23
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	68

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	38

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	33

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	20
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	50

**Age**
75 to 84	41
85 and over	6
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD From 2013 - 2019

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

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD graduated from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine in 1977. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine (1977)

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Howard Leroy Saylor III, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

ST MARYS MEDICAL CENTER

THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,690 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,690
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$348 Endurant $300	CVI $39	VenaSeal $9
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$300 Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $159	C3 Delivery System $141

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,500
Travel and Lodging	$1,103
Food and Beverage	$735

Biography

Dr. Howard Saylor's areas of specialization are general surgery and vascular surgery; he sees patients in Edina, MN and Duluth, MN. Dr. Saylor attended the University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Mayo Clinic for residency. He is professionally affiliated with Essentia Health. According to Essentia Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Duluth, MN.