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Dr. Alan Wurzelbacher, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

Ohio State University College of Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: chronic pain, pain, cholesterol problems (lipid disorders), and more.

745 Fletcher Drive
Elgin, IL 60123

(847) 742-3525

Dr. Alan Wurzelbacher, MD is an internist in Elgin, IL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Alan Wurzelbacher, MD is affiliated with Duly Health and Care and DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP LTD.

Office Locations

Address:

745 Fletcher Drive
Elgin, IL 60123

Some issues Dr. Alan Wurzelbacher, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

hospital care	1153
inpatient care	1004
outpatient care	116

**Gender**
Male	233
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	101
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	20
Cancer	20

hospital care	1229
inpatient care	1043
outpatient care	152

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	12
Hispanic	23
Asian	26
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	115
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	43
Dementia	21
Cancer	20

hospital care	1154
inpatient care	907
outpatient care	226

**Gender**
Male	470
Female	682

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1014
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	400
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	264
Less than 65	108

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	20

hospital care	1074
inpatient care	821
outpatient care	233

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	403
Black	22
Hispanic	23
Asian	24
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	92
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	43
Dementia	23
Cancer	20

hospital care	1018
inpatient care	757
outpatient care	243

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	376
Black	17
Hispanic	22
Asian	18
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	100
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

hospital care	1055
inpatient care	791
outpatient care	248

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	104
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	35
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

hospital care	1148
inpatient care	923
outpatient care	204

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	429
Black	15
Hispanic	15
Asian	20
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	142
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	28
Cancer	23

hospital care	841
inpatient care	741
outpatient care	101

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	136
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Dementia	29
Cancer	20

hospital care	1948
inpatient care	1733
outpatient care	216

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alan Wurzelbacher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alan Wurzelbacher, MD treated as an internist in Elgin, IL were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

hospital care	1180
inpatient care	968
outpatient care	193

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alan Wurzelbacher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	197
Female	251

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	16
Non-Hispanic White	388
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	155
85 and over	105
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	149

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	15
Dementia	19

Education & Training

Dr. Alan Wurzelbacher, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Internal Medicine Languages English and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2007)

Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Languages English

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alan Wurzelbacher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Duly Health and Care

DUPAGE MEDICAL GROUP LTD

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Dr. Alan Wurzelbacher, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alan Wurzelbacher, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Elgin, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon US, LLC	$56 STRATAFIX $56
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$16 ABILIFY $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$56
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. Alan Wurzelbacher is an adult hospital medicine specialist in Winfield, IL and Elgin, IL. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Wurzelbacher include diabetes, kidney stones, and heart problems. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Wurzelbacher attended Ohio State University College of Medicine for medical school. His professional affiliations include Northwestern Medicine, Edward Hospital, and Duly Health and Care. His practice in Elgin, IL is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.

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