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Dr. Cary Amundson, DO

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, emergency care, abdominal problems

155 Wilson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301

(724) 223-3085

Dr. Cary Amundson, DO is an emergency medicine doctor in Du Bois, PA specializing in emergency medicine. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Cary Amundson, DO is affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare, WHS Greene and ANTARCTIC EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Hospital Avenue
Du Bois, PA 15801

Address:

1225 Warm Springs Avenue Emergency Department
Huntingdon, PA 16652

Address:

155 Wilson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301

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Address:

187 Hospital Drive Emergency Department
Tyrone, PA 16686

Address:

239 Colonnade Boulevard
State College, PA 16803

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500 University Drive
Hershey, PA 17033

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809 Turnpike Avenue Emergency Department
Clearfield, PA 16830

Some issues Dr. Cary Amundson, 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.

In The News

"https://www.phhealthcare.org/news/penn-highlands-healthcare-news/welcome-new-physicians-august-2024", Penn Highlands Healthcare

emergency care	414

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	69
Less than 65	132

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

emergency care	343

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	55
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

emergency care	423

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	512

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	888
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	312
From 75 to 84	254
85 and over	152
Less than 65	206

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

emergency care	460

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	471
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	88
Less than 65	117

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	44
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

emergency care	212

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	99

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	24
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

emergency care	223

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	120

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	32
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

emergency care	188

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	103

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	25
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

emergency care	170

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	95

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	23
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

emergency care	323

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cary Amundson, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cary Amundson, DO treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Du Bois, PA were emergency care.

emergency care	306

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cary Amundson, DO.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	212
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	69
85 and over	46
Less than 65	82
65 to 74	98

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cary Amundson, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cary Amundson, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	9
Dementia	12

Education & Training

Dr. Cary Amundson, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Cary Amundson, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Penn Highlands Healthcare

WHS Greene

ANTARCTIC EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS LLC

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Biography

Dr. Cary Amundson is a specialist in emergency medicine in Washington, PA, Hershey, PA, and Dubois, PA. Dr. Amundson is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He is affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare.