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Jolynn D. Spann, NP

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(Jolynn Spann NP)

(201 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery

Professional interests include: weight management, weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery)

1234 E Dupont Road Suite 1
Fort Wayne, IN 46825

(260) 425-6390

Jolynn D. Spann, NP is a nurse in Fort Wayne, IN specializing in bariatric surgery. Jolynn D. Spann, NP is affiliated with Parkview Health System, Parkview Health and Parkview Weight Management.

Office Locations

Address:

1234 E Dupont Road Suite 1
Fort Wayne, IN 46825

Some issues Jolynn D. Spann, NP can help you with:

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

doctor visit	47
preventive care	68
vaccines	68

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	75

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	17
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

doctor visit	187
lab tests	14
preventive care	41
vaccines	41

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	85

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	16
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

doctor visit	258
lab tests	25
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	188

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	32
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	100

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	175

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	145

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	138

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	66

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	133

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	305

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Jolynn D. Spann, NP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Jolynn D. Spann, NP treated as a nurse in Fort Wayne, IN were preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

doctor visit	166
lab tests	19
preventive care	40
vaccines	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Jolynn D. Spann, NP.

**Gender**
Female	61
Male	27

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	6
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	6
75 to 84	11
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	30

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Jolynn D. Spann, NP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Jolynn D. Spann, NP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	1
Cancer	0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Indiana.

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Jolynn D. Spann, NP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Parkview Health System

Parkview Health

Parkview Weight Management

Ratings & Reviews

Jolynn D. Spann, NP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 201 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Jolynn D. Spann, NP from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Wayne, IN.

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Biography

Ms. Jolynn Spann's specialty is bariatric surgery. Areas of particular interest for Ms. Spann include weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery). Patient ratings for Ms. Spann average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Parkview Health and Parkview Health System. According to Parkview Health, new patients are welcome to contact Ms. Spann's office in Fort Wayne, IN.