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Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Richard Bruce Fries II, M.D.)
Specializes in: Vascular Surgery
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2001)
Professional interests include: stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), cerebrovascular disease, and more.
3050 Mack Road Fairfield
Fairfield, OH 45014

Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD is a vascular surgeon in Cincinnati, OH specializing in vascular surgery. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2001 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital, Mercy Health, Mercy Health - West Hospital, The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health, Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital, FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE CINCINNATI LLC and MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS CINCINNATI SPECIALTY CARE LLC.

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Office Locations

Address:

4750 E GALBRAITH ROAD SUITE 215
Cincinnati, OH 45236

Address:

3050 Mack Road Fairfield
Fairfield, OH 45014

Address:

3300 Mercy Health Boulevard West
Cincinnati, OH 45211

Some issues Dr. Richard B. Fries II, 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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Cincinnati, OH were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

abdominal imaging 14
anastomosis 27
angioplasty 16
catheterization 14
compression therapy 32
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) 91
dialysis access procedures 27
doctor visit 421
endarterectomy 15
excision 91
hospital care 102
immobilization 32
inpatient care 102
minimally invasive procedures 27
neck surgery 15
pelvic imaging 14
stent placement (stenting) 19
ultrasound (sonogram) 704
vascular procedures 918

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD.

Gender
Female 388
Male 429
Ethnicity
Black / African American 99
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 694
Hispanic
Native American / Alaskan Native
Other 7
Age
85 and over 126
75 to 84 285
Less than 65 90
65 to 74 316

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 14
Dementia 10
Cancer 10

Education & Training

Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery (Surgery, Vascular Surgery) and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery (Surgery, Vascular Surgery)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital
Mercy Health
Mercy Health - West Hospital
The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital
FRESENIUS VASCULAR CARE CINCINNATI LLC
MERCY HEALTH PHYSICIANS CINCINNATI SPECIALTY CARE LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, HealthSpring, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan, HealthSmart, Medical Mutual, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Three Rivers, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, Sagamore, Molina Healthcare, Payer Provider, CIN-MHS NON-MSSP, Medicare Railroad KY & OH, Medicare KY, Valor Health Plan OH, Quality Care Partners PPO OH, Paramount Elite OH, Buckeye Health Plan OH, Medigold OH, Direct Health Connect/H2B OH, USA MCO OH, Ohio Health Choice, Ohio Healthy, Immergrun OH, CareSource OH, Medicare OH, Frontpath Health Coalition OH and The Health Plan OH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

WellCare
HealthSpring
Medicare Advantage
AmeriHealth
MultiPlan
HealthSmart
Medical Mutual
United Healthcare
Aetna
TRICARE
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cincinnati, OH. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-13
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I was anxious about the procedure but physician put me at ease by addressing my concerns
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-02-22
Patient verified via Press Ganey
Kindly explained tests etc in a helpful manner.

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
ShockWave Medical, Inc $16,527 SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER
$16,527
Cordis Corporation $3,689 Endovascular
$2,306 		Cardiovascular
$1,297 		NA
$28 		Cardiovascular-Endovascular
$24
$33
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $3,547 HYBRID Vascular Graft
$1,467 		VIABAHN Endoprosthesis
$805 		VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Hep
$785 		ACUSEAL Vascular Graft
$204 		EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis
$188 		Other
$99
Abbott Laboratories $2,117 Omnilink Elite vascular stent system
$1,720 		Supera peripheral stent system
$170 		Xact carotid stent system
$83 		Armada
$58 		Absolute Pro vascular stent system
$44 		Other
$41
Trivascular, Inc. $1,976 AAA Stent Grafts
$1,976
Other $8,562 GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION
$1,085 		ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire
$590 		ECM Patch
$537 		EKOSONIC
$354 		XARELTO
$333 		Other
$5,663
Types of Payments
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program $13,200
Travel and Lodging $10,948
Food and Beverage $9,087
Consulting Fee $2,000
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $1,000
Other $183

Research Payments

Dr. Richard B. Fries II, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $4,681.

Biography

Dr. Richard Fries practices vascular surgery in Cincinnati, OH and Fairfield, OH. After attending the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at Ohio State University Medical Center. These areas are among Dr. Fries's clinical interests: transient ischemic attack (TIA), pain, and peripheral artery disease (PAD). On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Anthem, Medical Mutual, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Fries accepts. He is affiliated with The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health, Mercy Health - West Hospital, and Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital. He welcomes new patients at his office inCincinnati, OH as reported by Mercy Health.

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