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Dr. Charles Blake, MD

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

University of Arizona College of Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and more.

6565 E Carondelet Drive Suite 155
Tucson, AZ 85710

(520) 849-8900

Dr. Charles Blake, MD is a physiatrist in Tucson, AZ specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Charles Blake, MD is affiliated with Carondelet Health Network, Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital and TUCSON PHYSICIAN GROUP HOLDINGS LLC.

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6565 E Carondelet Drive Suite 155
Tucson, AZ 85710

Some issues Dr. Charles Blake, MD can help you with:

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

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.

hospital care	2506
inpatient care	2506

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	186

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

hospital care	2139
inpatient care	2139

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	68
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

hospital care	1969
inpatient care	1969

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	110
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

hospital care	2025
inpatient care	2025

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

hospital care	1972
inpatient care	1972

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	55
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	37
Dementia	34
Cancer	18

hospital care	2183
inpatient care	2183

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	66
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	33
Cancer	20

hospital care	1670
inpatient care	1670

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	61
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	42
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	25
Cancer	20

hospital care	1367
inpatient care	1367

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	43
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	48
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

hospital care	1419
inpatient care	1419

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charles Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charles Blake, MD treated as a physiatrist in Tucson, AZ were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	1916
inpatient care	1916

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Blake, MD.

**Gender**
Female	119
Male	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	181
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	40
75 to 84	82
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charles Blake, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Charles Blake, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charles Blake, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carondelet Health Network

Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital

TUCSON PHYSICIAN GROUP HOLDINGS LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
UCB, Inc.	$117 Cimzia $117
Purdue Pharma L.P.	$19 BUTRANS $19
Team_Makena_LLC	$13 $13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$11 XARELTO $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$161

Biography

Dr. Charles Blake, who practices in Tucson, AZ, is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). His areas of expertise include the following: spinal cord injury, parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis (MS). He is affiliated with Carondelet Health Network. After attending the University of Arizona College of Medicine for medical school, Dr. Blake completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona and a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. He welcomes new patients at his office inTucson, AZ as reported by Doctor.com.

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