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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD in 2014
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD treated during 2014 were depression.
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Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in Palo Alto, CA specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and general practice. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1991 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD is affiliated with Stanford Children's Health and Sutter Health.
453 Quarry Road MC 5658
Palo Alto, CA 94305
1195 West Fremont Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
1720 El Camino Real Suite 122
Burlingame, CA 94010
730 WELCH ROAD
Palo Alto, CA 94304
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300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
300 Pasteur Drive Edwards Building, R105
Palo Alto, CA 94305
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD treated during 2014 were depression.
Hypertension | 0 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 59 |
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 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 11 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD.
Male | 24 |
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Female | 24 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 11 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD.
Female | 3 |
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Male | 3 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD treated were depression.
Hypertension | 0 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 7 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoporosis | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 0 |
Atrial Fibrillation | 0 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Idaho.
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (1991)
Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals (1997)
Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensed In: Idaho
Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
EVOLUTION SURGICAL, INC |
$8,821
$8,821 |
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SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC |
$1,380
$1,380 |
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DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. |
$1,380
Other NA $1,380 |
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Arthrex, Inc. |
$1,175
$1,175 |
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Stryker Corporation |
$197
KNEES $143 |
Nav -3iNavigation Platform $42 |
TRAUMA and EXTREMITIES $13 |
Other |
$94
Vimizim $29 |
Supartz $14 |
$51 |
Education | $8,786 |
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Grant | $1,380 |
Food and Beverage | $1,099 |
Travel and Lodging | $981 |
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $750 |
Other | $51 |
Dr. Kevin G. Shea, MD has received 9 research payments totaling $37,954.
Dr. Kevin Shea specializes in general practice and pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Shea include sports health and musculoskeletal problems. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Utah, Dr. Shea attended medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Stanford Children's Health.