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Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery
Oxford University Medical School
Professional interests include: carotid artery disease, skull base tumors, pituitary tumor, and more.
1072 N Liberty Street Suite 200
Boise, ID 83704

Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Oxford University Medical School. Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System and SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC.

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Office Locations

1072 N Liberty Street Suite 200
Boise, ID 83704
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Some issues Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News 

“Dr. Ondrej Choutka, a neurosurgeon with Saint Alphonsus, performed a GammaTile treatment on Jan. 5.”—"Saint Alphonsus first in the Northwest to use new radiation cancer treatment", Idaho News, January 2022
“The family of Mr. Myers would also like to extend a special Thank You to Dr. Mary Edgecomb, Dr. Ondrej Choutka, Dr. Kurt Hofman, Dr. Lisa Barker and Community Hospice for all of the wonderful care...”—"Obituaries - 3/19/13 - The Tribune", The Ironton Tribune, March 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID during 2013 were nerve procedures, minimally invasive procedures, upper extremity surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 16
doctor visit 289
hospital care 16
inpatient care 16
minimally invasive procedures 16
nerve procedures 16
upper extremity surgery 16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

Gender
Male 106
Female 134
Age
From 65 to 74 97
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 12
Less than 65 81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 48
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 40
Dementia 10
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 254
hospital care 39
inpatient care 39

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

Gender
Male 105
Female 116
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 66
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 40
Dementia 11
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 31
doctor visit 287
hospital care 48
inpatient care 48
minimally invasive procedures 20
nerve procedures 31
spinal procedures 11
upper extremity surgery 20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

Gender
Male 270
Female 258
Age
From 65 to 74 230
From 75 to 84 128
85 and over 30
Less than 65 140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 45
Dementia 12
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 17
doctor visit 148
hospital care 93
inpatient care 93
minimally invasive procedures 17
nerve procedures 17
upper extremity surgery 17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

Gender
Male 96
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 184
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 20
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 31
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 43
Dementia 20
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 149
hospital care 139
inpatient care 139

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

Gender
Male 78
Female 71
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 20
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 33
Dementia 28
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 96
hospital care 33
inpatient care 33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

Gender
Male 55
Female 53
Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 11
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 21
Dementia 22
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 39
hospital care 37
inpatient care 37

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

Gender
Male 46
Female 54
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 35
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 36
Dementia 31
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 33
hospital care 46
inpatient care 46

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

Gender
Male 53
Female 48
Age
From 65 to 74 45
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 30
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 28
Dementia 30
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 57
hospital care 32
inpatient care 32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 45
Age
From 65 to 74 44
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 13
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 22
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 27
Dementia 20
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 45
hospital care 15
inpatient care 15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

Gender
Male 48
Female 44
Age
From 65 to 74 53
From 75 to 84 23
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 54
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 38
Dementia 12
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 42
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

Gender
Male 43
Female 37
Age
From 65 to 74 42
From 75 to 84 21
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and diabetes.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 40
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

decompression surgery 21
doctor visit 130
hospital care 46
inpatient care 46
minimally invasive procedures 17
nerve procedures 21
spinal procedures 11
upper extremity surgery 17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 87
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 16
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 46
85 and over 9
Less than 65 29
65 to 74 74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 34
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 17
Cancer 14

Education & Training

Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD graduated from Oxford University Medical School. He completed residency at University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery, Board Certified and has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: Oxford University Medical School

Residency: University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery, Board Certified

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Alphonsus Health System
SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Stryker Corporation $1,535 NEURO SPINE ENT
$1,488 		NEURO
$47
Integra LifeSciences Corporation $575 CODMAN HAKIM Precision Valve
$363 		Instruments-Neurosurgery
$112 		Neuro-Ultrasonic Aspiration Products
$100
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $461 Thinflap
$230 		1.5mm Neuro
$116 		Craniomaxillofacial-Neuro
$114
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. $306 CMF
$306
EMD Serono, Inc. $250 BAVENCIO
$125
$125
Other $2,070 myRisk
$242 		WEB Aneurysm Embolization System
$200 		Cabometyx
$135 		Vonjo
$132 		TAGRISSO
$125 		Other
$1,235
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $3,563
Travel and Lodging $1,633

Biography

Dr. Ondrej Choutka is a specialist in neurosurgery. He works in Boise, ID. His clinical interests include hemifacial spasm, orbital tumors, and acoustic neuroma. He attended Oxford University Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati for residency. Dr. Choutka is professionally affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System.

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