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Dr. Paul Elsen, MD

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(399 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Illinois College of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: cataracts, diabetes, actinic keratosis, and more.

2750 E Beltline Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

(616) 267-7015

Dr. Paul Elsen, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in family medicine. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1987 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Paul Elsen, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health, SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS and Spectrum Health.

Office Locations

Address:

2750 E Beltline Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Some issues Dr. Paul Elsen, MD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. It is characterized by hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention. ADHD may last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed with this condition than girls, although medical experts are unsure why this is. ADHD symptoms include:

Forgetfulness in home, school, and work activities
Inability to sustain focus for longer periods of time
Frequent distraction by other stimuli
Tendency to fidget and squirm
Excessive talk and movements

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types are easily distracted or bored. They may wander off during tasks, forget instructions, daydream, or appear not to be listening. This type sometimes goes undiagnosed as children with it are not hyperactive and may have few behavioral issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This type is the most common type of ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications and behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better. In addition to treatment, accommodations at school or work can greatly help people with ADHD improve their productivity and confidence. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most children with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for many. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior and difficulty maintaining focus. These symptoms can cause problems in both careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as learning stress reduction techniques and organization skills. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and thrive in life.

doctor visit	580

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	57
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

doctor visit	499

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	114

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	42
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

doctor visit	440

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	88
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

doctor visit	462

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	45
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

diabetes management	14
doctor visit	308
lab tests	13
preventive care	81
vaccines	68

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	22
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

diabetes management	39
doctor visit	335
lab tests	38
preventive care	136
vaccines	98

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	28
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

diabetes management	50
doctor visit	433
lab tests	60
preventive care	171
vaccines	90

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	29
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

diabetes management	27
doctor visit	262
lab tests	26
preventive care	75
vaccines	49

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	22
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

diabetes management	47
doctor visit	507
lab tests	46
preventive care	43

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul Elsen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul Elsen, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Grand Rapids, MI were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and diabetes management.

diabetes management	35
doctor visit	426
lab tests	37
preventive care	103
vaccines	76

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Elsen, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	173
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	62
85 and over	33
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul Elsen, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	7
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Paul Elsen, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1987. He is certified by the Family Medicine and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine (1987)

Board Certification: Family Medicine (1990)

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul Elsen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Corewell Health

SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS

Spectrum Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul Elsen, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 399 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul Elsen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-12-25