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Dr. Patricia AR Alexander, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Family Medicine

UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (2000)

Professional interests include: stroke, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), diabetes, and more.

1317 West Point Drive
Cocoa, FL 32922

(321) 636-2621

Dr. Patricia AR Alexander, MD is an internist in Cocoa, FL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and family medicine. She graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Patricia AR Alexander, MD is affiliated with Steward Health Care Network and STEWARD MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1317 West Point Drive
Cocoa, FL 32922

Some issues Dr. Patricia AR Alexander, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

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.

cardiac procedures	12
doctor visit	1271
nursing home care	314
preventive care	167
vaccines	135

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	578
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	128
Less than 65	55

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

doctor visit	1277
lab tests	72
nursing home care	354
preventive care	96
vaccines	99

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	504

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	633
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	170
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	30
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

doctor visit	1061
lab tests	13
nursing home care	432
preventive care	57
vaccines	42

**Gender**
Male	372
Female	982

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1202
Black	116
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	462
85 and over	338
Less than 65	120

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	32
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	595
Black	56
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	133
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

doctor visit	899
nursing home care	333
preventive care	28
vaccines	19

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	429

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	136
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	10
doctor visit	945
nursing home care	397
preventive care	21

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	141
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

doctor visit	968
nursing home care	511
preventive care	42
vaccines	25

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	614
Black	59
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	150
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	31
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

doctor visit	758
nursing home care	279
preventive care	3

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	571
Black	58
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	263
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	120
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

doctor visit	1234
preventive care	3

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia AR Alexander, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Patricia AR Alexander, MD treated as an internist in Cocoa, FL were nursing home care, preventive care, vaccines and lab tests.

cardiac procedures	11
counseling services	41
doctor visit	1040
lab tests	43
nursing home care	378
preventive care	64
vaccines	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia AR Alexander, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	50
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	528
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	210
85 and over	131
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	208

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia AR Alexander, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	9
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Patricia AR Alexander, MD graduated from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in 2000. She has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School (2000)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Patricia AR Alexander, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Steward Health Care Network

STEWARD MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Patricia AR Alexander, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Patricia AR Alexander, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cocoa, FL.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-03

I have been a patient of Dr. alexander for over 10 years now, and I have never had such a caring, compassionate doctor like her. She will always go above and beyond to ensure you get the best care possible. There are not enough words to describe how thankful I am to have her. If you are looking for a primary doctor in Brevard County, look no further.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$745 XARELTO $438	INVOKANA $297	INVOKAMET $11
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$444 SYMBICORT $128	CRESTOR $86	BYDUREON $58	FARXIGA $51	BYDUREON WEEKLY $30	Other $90
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$429 BREO $207	SHINGRIX $79	TANZEUM $54	FLOVENT $37	ANORO $27	Other $25
Novo Nordisk Inc	$269 Tresiba $94	Victoza $89	Ozempic $39	Saxenda $19	NovoLog Mix 70 30 $16	Other $12
Pfizer Inc.	$263 PREVNAR - 13 $56	DUAVEE $53	PVC $32	PREMARIN ORALS $22	TRUMENBA $20	Other $81
Other	$1,900 Prolia $164	Benicar $127	JANUMET XR $126	Myrbetriq $95	Vesicare $84	Other $1,304

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,050

Biography

Dr. Patricia Alexander specializes in family medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Alexander include pain, osteoporosis, and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). Dr. Alexander attended medical school at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. She is professionally affiliated with Steward Health Care Network. Steward Health Care Network reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Cocoa, FL.

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