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Dr. Charlotte Derr, MD

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Specializes in: Trauma Surgery and Emergency Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, burns, head injury, and more.

2 Columbia Drive
Tampa, FL 33606

(813) 844-7000

Dr. Charlotte Derr, MD is a trauma surgeon in Tampa, FL specializing in trauma surgery and emergency medicine. Dr. Charlotte Derr, MD is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

2 Columbia Drive
Tampa, FL 33606

Some issues Dr. Charlotte Derr, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

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.

emergency care	386

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	93
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	55
Less than 65	164

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	49
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

emergency care	423

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	112
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	78
Less than 65	179

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	46
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	186
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	108
Less than 65	304

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	46
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	15
emergency care	386
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	103
Hispanic	57
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	46
Less than 65	148

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	39
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	50
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	50
Less than 65	133

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	51
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

cardiac procedures	18
emergency care	301
ultrasound (sonogram)	18

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	45
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	48
Dementia	29
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	12
emergency care	254
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	61
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	36
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	52
Dementia	36
Cancer	11

cardiac procedures	12
emergency care	242
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	48
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	52
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

emergency care	514

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Charlotte Derr, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Charlotte Derr, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Tampa, FL were emergency care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures	13
emergency care	359
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Charlotte Derr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	79
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	200
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	46
75 to 84	73
Less than 65	118
65 to 74	92

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

Education & Training

She has a state license in Florida.

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Charlotte Derr, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tampa General Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$2,027 ELIQUIS $27	$2,000
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$232 XARELTO $232
GE Healthcare	$152 $152
Philips Electronics North America Corporation	$68 Ultrasound Equipment $68
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$17 AmBisome $17
Other	$15 oxaydo $15

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$2,000
Food and Beverage	$360
Consulting Fee	$152

Biography

Dr. Charlotte Derr is an emergency medicine specialist in Tampa, FL. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Derr include head injury, burns, and stroke. Dr. Derr is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital.

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