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Jerry Frank Thomas, PA

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery
Professional interests include: spinal embolization, robotic surgery, spinal cord stimulator, and more.
2315 Myrtle Street Suite L90
Erie, PA 16502

Jerry Frank Thomas, PA is in Erie, PA specializing in neurosurgery. Jerry Frank Thomas, PA is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

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Office Locations

2315 Myrtle Street Suite L90
Erie, PA 16502
(814) 452-7575
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Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

  • Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
  • Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
  • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
  • Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
  • Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated as in Erie, PA during 2013 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 24
doctor visit 86
hospital care 16
inpatient care 16
nerve procedures 24
spinal procedures 24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA.

Gender
Male 79
Female 90
Age
From 65 to 74 58
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 20
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 30
Dementia 13
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated as in Erie, PA during 2014 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 11
decompression surgery 38
doctor visit 114
hospital care 36
inpatient care 36
nerve procedures 38
revision surgery 13
spinal procedures 74

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA.

Gender
Male 94
Female 105
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 53
85 and over 19
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 33
Dementia 12
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated as in Erie, PA during 2015 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 20
doctor visit 103
hospital care 18
inpatient care 18
nerve procedures 20
spinal procedures 20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA.

Gender
Male 180
Female 220
Age
From 65 to 74 148
From 75 to 84 112
85 and over 48
Less than 65 92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 30
Dementia 15
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated as in Erie, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 18
doctor visit 59
hospital care 59
inpatient care 59
nerve procedures 18
spinal procedures 35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA.

Gender
Male 80
Female 84
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 153
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 42
85 and over 25
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 30
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 35
Dementia 20
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated as in Erie, PA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 36
doctor visit 54
hospital care 82
inpatient care 82
nerve procedures 36
spinal procedures 62

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA.

Gender
Male 84
Female 108
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 61
85 and over 23
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 38
Dementia 19
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated as in Erie, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 22
doctor visit 65
hospital care 46
inpatient care 46
nerve procedures 22
spinal procedures 35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA.

Gender
Male 77
Female 76
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 17
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 31
Dementia 18
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated as in Erie, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 17
doctor visit 59
hospital care 38
inpatient care 38
nerve procedures 17
spinal procedures 17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA.

Gender
Male 75
Female 63
Age
From 65 to 74 57
From 75 to 84 40
85 and over 16
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 37
Dementia 25
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated as in Erie, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 51
hospital care 70
inpatient care 70

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA.

Gender
Male 66
Female 55
Age
From 65 to 74 44
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 17
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 32
Dementia 25
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated as in Erie, PA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 17
doctor visit 99
hospital care 63
inpatient care 63
nerve procedures 17
spinal procedures 17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA.

Gender
Male 82
Female 92
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 47
85 and over 29
Less than 65 33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 40
Dementia 29
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated as in Erie, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 88
hospital care 68
inpatient care 68

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA.

Gender
Male 68
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 136
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 21
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 37
Dementia 11
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated as in Erie, PA during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 102
hospital care 90
inpatient care 90

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA.

Gender
Male 85
Female 87
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 34
Less than 65 24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 38
Dementia 13
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated as in Erie, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 11
decompression surgery 24
doctor visit 80
hospital care 53
inpatient care 53
nerve procedures 24
revision surgery 13
spinal procedures 35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA.

Gender
Male 88
Female 96
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 26
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 52
85 and over 24
Less than 65 37
65 to 74 70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jerry Frank Thomas, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 14
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 34
Atrial Fibrillation 16
Cancer 13
Dementia 18

Education & Training

He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Jerry Frank Thomas, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network
ALLEGHENY CLINIC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Jerry Frank Thomas, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Abbott Laboratories $182 ETERNA
$167 		PROCLAIM
$15
SI-Bone, Inc. $160
$160
Ethicon US, LLC $115 STRATAFIX
$115
Aesculap, Inc. $22 M.BLUE
$22
CSL Behring $20 Kcentra
$20
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $479
Education $20

Biography

Mr. Jerry Thomas obtained a license to practice in Pennsylvania.

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