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Dr. Peter Huayue Yang, MD is a pediatric neurosurgeon in HOUSTON, TX specializing in pediatric neurosurgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Peter Huayue Yang, MD is affiliated with Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC).
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Dr. Peter Huayue Yang, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2016. He completed residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. He has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2016)
Residency: Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis (2023)
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Peter Huayue Yang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Peter Huayue Yang, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.
According to our sources, Dr. Peter Huayue Yang, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Peter Huayue Yang, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Peter Huayue Yang, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in HOUSTON, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Peter Huayue Yang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$199
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$125
Altera $125 |
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$108
Adherus Autospray Dural Sealant $89 |
NSE Core Console $18 |
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$97
RYBELSUS $41 |
Ozempic $18 |
Wegovy $16 |
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$52
BREZTRI $31 |
FASENRA $21 |
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$287
XIFAXAN $43 |
Symphony $31 |
VERTEX $26 |
Repatha $24 |
LINZESS $22 |
Other $141 |
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Dr. Peter Yang is a medical specialist in pediatric neurosurgery. These areas are among Dr. Yang's clinical interests: cavernous malformations, spinal cord injury, and neurosurgery. He is professionally affiliated with UT Physicians and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons and then he performed his residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. Dr. Yang's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He seems to be an in-network provider for Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. UT Physicians reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Houston, TX.
