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Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, MD

Accepting New Patients

(60 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Maryland School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: back pain, nerve compression (pinched nerve), stroke, and more.

7th Avenue Medical Plaza, 333 Se 7th Avenue Suite 4350
Hillsboro, OR 97123

(503) 844-8220

Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, MD is a neurosurgeon in Olympia, WA specializing in neurosurgery. She graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1995 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, MD is affiliated with OHSU Healthcare, Hillsboro Medical Center, PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON and TUALITY MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

615 Lilly Road Northeast Suite 220
Olympia, WA 98506

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Address:

7th Avenue Medical Plaza, 333 Se 7th Avenue Suite 4350
Hillsboro, OR 97123

Some issues Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, 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.

decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	253
hospital care	77
inpatient care	77
nerve procedures	10
spinal procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	20
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

doctor visit	232
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	21
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	504
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	30
Less than 65	136

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

doctor visit	258
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	19
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

doctor visit	238
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	15
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	24
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

doctor visit	311
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	24
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

doctor visit	263
hospital care	82
inpatient care	82

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	20
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

decompression surgery	9
doctor visit	573
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
nerve procedures	9
spinal procedures	8

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Olympia, WA were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	10
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	302
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
neck surgery	10
nerve procedures	13
spinal procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	206
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	67
85 and over	17
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	92

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	11
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1995. She completed residency at University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1995)

Residency: University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

OHSU Healthcare

Hillsboro Medical Center

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES WASHINGTON

TUALITY MEDICAL GROUP LLC

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Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.72 out of 5 stars based on 60 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Barbara Eileen Lazio, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Olympia, WA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-06-16