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Dr. James H. Uselman, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Professional interests include: meningioma, pituitary tumor, skull base surgery, and more.
335 Glessner Avenue Floor Mob2
Mansfield, OH 44903

Dr. James H. Uselman, MD is a neurosurgeon in Mansfield, OH specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. James H. Uselman, MD is affiliated with Ohio Health.

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Office Locations

335 Glessner Avenue Floor Mob2
Mansfield, OH 44903
(567) 241-7700
(567) 241-7719
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Hyperhidrosis (Excessive Sweating)

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition where the sweat glands become overactive, leading to excessive sweating. It can occur in just one area, such as the armpits, feet, or hands; or it can be general sweating over the entire body. Hyperhidrosis can happen to people of all ages and genders. It is estimated that the condition affects as many as 3% of all people, but many are never diagnosed because they are too embarrassed to talk about their symptoms with their doctor.

When excessive sweating is the main complaint and is not related to any other condition, it is called primary hyperhidrosis. There is no known cause, but it does tend to run in families. Secondary hyperhidrosis is sweating that is caused by another medical condition, such as anxiety, cancer, hyperthyroidism, or menopause. Sometimes treating the underlying condition can improve this type of sweating.

There are tests doctors can use to diagnose hyperhidrosis. One involves simply soaking up the perspiration with paper and then weighing the paper to measure how much extra sweat is being produced. Another test, called the starch-iodine test, involves covering the body with powder. This powder turns blue in any areas where sweat is produced.

Treatment depends on the severity of the hyperhidrosis and the areas affected. Some options are:

  • Prescription antiperspirants, which contain aluminum chloride and work by plugging the sweat ducts. This signals the sweat glands to decrease sweat production. They work for moderate cases of hyperhidrosis and are relatively affordable.
  • Lontophoresis, a procedure that uses small amounts of electricity and a tray of tap water to decrease production of sweat glands in the hands or feet.
  • Botox, which can be injected into the nerves that control sweat glands in the underarms.
  • Sympathectomy, a surgery for severe cases that can be performed to cut the nerves that stimulate sweat production. Sympathectomy is most effective for hyperhidrosis of the hands. It may cause new symptoms of sweating elsewhere on the body.
  • Surgery to remove sweat glands, most often in the underarms.

Hyperhidrosis is a serious medical condition that causes both physical and emotional distress. Treatments are available, and support groups exist to help patients cope.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

  • Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
  • Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
  • Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
  • Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
  • Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James H. Uselman, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mansfield, OH during 2012 were CT scan, brain imaging (neuroimaging), spinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging) 34
CT scan 34
decompression surgery 18
doctor visit 211
hospital care 23
inpatient care 23
nerve procedures 18
spinal procedures 33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James H. Uselman, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mansfield, OH during 2013 were spinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging) 19
CT scan 32
decompression surgery 13
doctor visit 211
hospital care 33
inpatient care 33
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 12
nerve procedures 13
spinal procedures 49
X-rays 11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD.

Gender
Male 77
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 175
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 12
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD in 2013

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 36
Dementia 15
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James H. Uselman, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mansfield, OH during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, CT scan and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging) 17
CT scan 17
doctor visit 113
hospital care 23
inpatient care 23

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD.

Gender
Male 49
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 108
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 44
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 13
Less than 65 39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 33
Dementia 15
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 41

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 72
Age
From 65 to 74 42
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 50
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 29
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 35
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James H. Uselman, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mansfield, OH during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 175
hospital care 72
inpatient care 72

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 200
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 92
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 28
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 35
Dementia 24
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James H. Uselman, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mansfield, OH during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 209
hospital care 38
inpatient care 38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 127
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 199
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 86
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 28
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 34
Dementia 14
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James H. Uselman, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mansfield, OH during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 216
hospital care 29
inpatient care 29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD.

Gender
Male 105
Female 122
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 204
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 17
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 37
Dementia 14
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James H. Uselman, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mansfield, OH during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 165
hospital care 109
inpatient care 109

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD.

Gender
Male 108
Female 160
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 237
Black 19
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 119
From 75 to 84 78
85 and over 30
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 33
Dementia 24
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James H. Uselman, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mansfield, OH during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 111
hospital care 81
inpatient care 81

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 106
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 184
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 83
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 26
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 47
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 32
Dementia 20
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD.

Gender
Male 12
Female 17
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 12
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James H. Uselman, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Mansfield, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and CT scan.

brain imaging (neuroimaging) 23
CT scan 27
decompression surgery 15
doctor visit 146
hospital care 51
inpatient care 51
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 12
nerve procedures 15
spinal procedures 41
X-rays 11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD.

Gender
Female 94
Male 68
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 130
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 15
75 to 84 42
Less than 65 34
65 to 74 63

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James H. Uselman, MD From 2012 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James H. Uselman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 27
Atrial Fibrillation 10
Dementia 12
Cancer 6

Education & Training

Dr. James H. Uselman, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Am Bd Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Am Bd Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James H. Uselman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio Health

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $3,216 THORACO-LUMBAR
$678 		NAVIGATION
$335 		INTERBODY DEVICE
$310 		NEURO/SPINE/ENT
$287 		OASYS
$253 		Other
$1,354
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $346 TrellOss
$94 		Mobi-C
$83 		Vitality
$57 		Walter
$39 		ProLift Expandable TLIF
$37 		Other
$35
LDR SPINE USA, INC $273 Spinal Implant
$273
Globus Medical, Inc. $199 Spine
$199
Medtronic USA, Inc. $146 DIVERGENCE-L
$146
Other $109 OsteoAMP
$109
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,693
Travel and Lodging $597

Biography

Dr. James Uselman is a specialist in neurosurgery. After attending the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Ohio State University Medical Center. Clinical interests for Dr. Uselman include brain aneurysm, skull base surgery, and carpal tunnel surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Mansfield Hospital.

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