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Dr. Brenda Marie George, DO

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy, and more.

2315 E Harmony Road Suite 110
Fort Collins, CO 80528

(970) 482-4373

Dr. Brenda Marie George, DO is a neurologist in Fort Collins, CO specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Brenda Marie George, DO is affiliated with UCHealth, POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC and UCHealth Neurology Clinic - Fort Collins.

Office Locations

Address:

2315 E Harmony Road Suite 110
Fort Collins, CO 80528

Address:

6767 W. 29th Street 3rd Floor
Greeley, CO 80634

Some issues Dr. Brenda Marie George, DO 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.

blood draw	31
doctor visit	288

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	288
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	40
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	21
Dementia	21
Cancer	12

blood draw	19
doctor visit	464

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	31
Less than 65	52

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	28
Cancer	14

doctor visit	442

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	24
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

doctor visit	400

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	26
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	16
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

doctor visit	348

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	22
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	28
Cancer	12

doctor visit	293

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	22
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	31
Cancer	12

doctor visit	613

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brenda Marie George, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brenda Marie George, DO treated as a neurologist in Fort Collins, CO were blood draw.

blood draw	25
doctor visit	408

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda Marie George, DO.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	141
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	16
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	59

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brenda Marie George, DO From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brenda Marie George, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and dementia.

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	7
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Brenda Marie George, DO graduated from Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. She has a state license in Wyoming.

Medical School: Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center

Licensed In: Wyoming

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brenda Marie George, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth

POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC

UCHealth Neurology Clinic - Fort Collins

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brenda Marie George, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,917 Deep Brain Neurostimulation $1,030	ACTIVA $887
Abbott Laboratories	$189 Neuromodulation Dspsbls and Accs $178	Deep Brain Stimulation $11
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.	$125 NURTEC ODT $125
GENZYME CORPORATION	$95 LEMTRADA $95
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$12 OXTELLAR XR $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,380
Travel and Lodging	$957

Biography

Dr. Brenda George's specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Clinical interests for Dr. George include migraine, parkinson's disease, and stroke. Dr. George attended Nova Southeastern University, College of Osteopathic Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. She is affiliated with UCHealth.

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