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Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology

University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Professional interests include: pain, spinal cord stimulation (SCS), pain management

1111 6th Avenue West Building, Level 3
Des Moines, IA 50314

(515) 247-3150

Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff, MD is an interventional pain specialist in Des Moines, IA specializing in interventional pain medicine and anesthesiology. He graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff, MD is affiliated with Medical Center Anesthesiologists, P.C., Knoxville Hospital & Clinics, MercyOne, Knoxville Hospital & Clinics and MEDICAL CENTER ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, P.C..

Office Locations

Address:

1111 6th Avenue West Building, Level 3
Des Moines, IA 50314

Address:

411 Laurel Street Suite 3170
Des Moines, IA 50314

Some issues Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff, MD can help you with:

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

doctor visit	207
injections	124
minimally invasive procedures	39
nerve block	104
nerve procedures	39
pain management	164
spinal procedures	127

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	26
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

aspiration	33
doctor visit	524
injections	360
minimally invasive procedures	53
nerve block	259
nerve procedures	53
pain management	380
spinal procedures	305

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	303
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	27
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

aspiration	37
doctor visit	449
injections	175
minimally invasive procedures	52
nerve block	68
nerve procedures	52
pain management	190
spinal procedures	114

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	36
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

aspiration	55
doctor visit	526
injections	257
minimally invasive procedures	102
nerve block	112
nerve procedures	102
pain management	304
spinal procedures	158

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	48
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

aspiration	55
doctor visit	605
injections	237
minimally invasive procedures	104
nerve block	130
nerve procedures	104
pain management	286
spinal procedures	158

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	53
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

aspiration	14
doctor visit	522
injections	131
minimally invasive procedures	81
nerve block	57
nerve procedures	81
pain management	198
spinal procedures	95

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	40
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

aspiration	91
doctor visit	1103
injections	489
minimally invasive procedures	270
nerve block	131
nerve procedures	270
pain management	668
spinal procedures	254

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff, MD treated as an interventional pain specialist in Des Moines, IA were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	47
doctor visit	564
injections	255
minimally invasive procedures	100
nerve block	125
nerve procedures	100
pain management	314
spinal procedures	174

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff, MD.

**Gender**
Female	143
Male	92

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	220
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	23
75 to 84	68
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff, MD From 2015 - 2021

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

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	4
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff, MD graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Nebraska Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certified ABA Pain Medicine and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certified ABA Pain Medicine

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Medical Center Anesthesiologists, P.C.

Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

MercyOne

Knoxville Hospital & Clinics

MEDICAL CENTER ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, P.C.

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Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Allen Joseph Eckhoff, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Des Moines, IA.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2025-01-09

In my opinion and experience he lacks the empathy and medical judgement to be a top tier health care worker.  Focuses more on risk management and booking unwanted procedures rather than on the holistic needs of the patient.  My advice—keep scrolling.  You’ll be glad you did.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$15,023 PAIN MANAGEMENT $12,843	SPECTRA WAVEWRITER $1,443	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $175	GENERAL PAIN MANAGEMENT $125	WAVEWRITER ALPHA $92	Other $345
Abbott Laboratories	$410 PressureWire FFR $147	PROCLAIM $126	DRG IPGs $107	Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $29
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$292 ADAPTIVESTIM $172	RESTORE $105	INTELLIS $15
Vertos Medical, Inc.	$132 mild Device Kit $132
Medtronic, Inc.	$115 INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM $115
Other	$510 Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $81	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $52	Ultiva $48	FLECTOR PATCH $47	Algovita $45	Other $237

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$12,500
Food and Beverage	$2,745
Travel and Lodging	$1,237

Biography

Dr. Allen Eckhoff's specialties are anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. He practices in Des Moines, IA. His clinical interests encompass pain, pain management, and spinal cord stimulation (SCS). He is affiliated with Knoxville Hospital & Clinics. Dr. Eckhoff welcomes new patients at his office inDes Moines, IA as reported by MercyOne.

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