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Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS

(Dr. Jiri Konecny, DO)

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Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (1991)

Professional interests include: arterial thrombosis, embolectomy, peripheral vascular disease, and more.

3440 Atlantic Avenue Suite 2
Long Beach, CA 90807

(562) 595-8418

Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS is a vascular surgeon in Long Beach, CA specializing in vascular surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS is affiliated with Providence, MemorialCare and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.

Office Locations

3440 Atlantic Avenue Suite 2
Long Beach, CA 90807

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Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

790 East Willow Street Suite 200
Long Beach, CA 90806

(562) 595-8418

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Some issues Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS can help you with:

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Peripheral Bypass Surgery

Peripheral bypass surgery is a procedure that reroutes blood flow around a blockage in the arteries of the arms or legs. Atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, can affect these arteries in a condition called peripheral artery disease or PAD. A thick, waxy substance composed of cholesterol and minerals builds up within the blood vessels, and in severe cases it can clog arteries. Without enough blood getting to the muscles, patients can experience weakness and pain. Peripheral bypass surgery opens up a new pathway for blood to flow where it is needed. Sometimes peripheral bypass surgery is used when arteries are damaged, for instance, by a severe injury. While it can be performed in the arms, it is most commonly done in the calf, knee, thigh, or hip.

During surgery, the blockage is identified, and an incision is made to expose the artery. The surgeon prepares a tube, called a graft, to be used as the bypass. Sometimes this tube is synthetic, and sometimes a piece of the patient's own vein or artery is used. The ends of the bypass graft are attached to the artery above and below the blockage. Now blood can simply flow around and continue on its way.

After a peripheral bypass, patients may need to spend a couple of days in the hospital while doctors make sure the bypass is working and not leaking. If the bypass was done in the leg, doctors may check the pulse in the feet to make sure blood is flowing well. Patients may experience some swelling in the area where they had surgery. Raising an arm or leg will help. Patients will likely be back to normal activities within 2-3 weeks.

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. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS treated as a vascular surgeon in Long Beach, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	17
dialysis access procedures	43
doctor visit	142
hospital care	211
inpatient care	211
ultrasound (sonogram)	60
vascular procedures	60

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS treated as a vascular surgeon in Long Beach, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS for Medicare patients.

dialysis access procedures	49
doctor visit	132
hospital care	114
inpatient care	114
ultrasound (sonogram)	49
vascular procedures	49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	21
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	16
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	75
Dementia	34
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS treated as a vascular surgeon in Long Beach, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS for Medicare patients.

dialysis access procedures	49
doctor visit	77
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	49
vascular procedures	49

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	21
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	75
Dementia	37
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS treated as a vascular surgeon in Long Beach, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS for Medicare patients.

dialysis access procedures	42
doctor visit	73
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
ultrasound (sonogram)	42
vascular procedures	42

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	36
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	75
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS treated as a vascular surgeon in Long Beach, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS for Medicare patients.

dialysis access procedures	35
doctor visit	50
hospital care	63
inpatient care	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	35
vascular procedures	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	16
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	48
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	70
Dementia	30
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS treated as a vascular surgeon in Long Beach, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS for Medicare patients.

dialysis access procedures	22
doctor visit	32
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	22
vascular procedures	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	74
Dementia	46
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS treated as a vascular surgeon in Long Beach, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	68
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS treated as a vascular surgeon in Long Beach, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

catheterization	17
dialysis access procedures	40
doctor visit	68
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	42
vascular procedures	42

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	17
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	3
85 and over	2
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	22

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS From 2012 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	60
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	21
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS graduated from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 1991. He completed residency at Peninsula Hospital Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (1991)

Residency: Peninsula Hospital Center (1996)

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Osteopathic Association - Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

MemorialCare

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

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. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Medicare Advantage, Blue Shield of California, Medicare and ChoiceHumana PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid

Aetna PPO

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Medicare Advantage

Blue Shield of California

Medicare

ChoiceHumana PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jiri A. Konecny, DO, FACOS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Apyx Medical Corporation	$840 $840
Olympus Corporation of the Americas	$173 iTIND System $173
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$148 ACUSEAL Vascular Graft $148
Abbott Laboratories	$87 Assurity Pacemaker $87
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$49 MemoryGel Breast Implants $37	MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $12
Other	$19 NATRELLE $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$711
Travel and Lodging	$605

Biography

Dr. Jiri Konecny is a physician who specializes in vascular surgery and thoracic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: thoracic outlet syndrome, portal hypertension, and iliac artery aneurysm. Dr. Konecny accepts Anthem, Blue California, Aetna, and more. He attended Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and then went on to complete his residency at Peninsula Hospital Center. Dr. Konecny (or staff) speaks Spanish, Polish, and Czech. Dr. Konecny's hospital/clinic affiliations include MemorialCare and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro.