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Conda Joseph Weimer, PA

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, emergency care, abdominal problems

100 Hospital Avenue
Du Bois, PA 15801

(814) 375-3470

Conda Joseph Weimer, PA is in Du Bois, PA specializing in emergency medicine. Conda Joseph Weimer, PA is affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Hospital Avenue
Du Bois, PA 15801

Address:

655 E Dubois Avenue
Du Bois, PA 15801

Unable to locate address.

Address:

763 Johnsonburg Road Emergency Department
Saint Marys, PA 15857

Address:

809 Turnpike Avenue Emergency Department
Clearfield, PA 16830

Some issues Conda Joseph Weimer, PA 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

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doctor visit	9

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	120

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	72

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	12
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

doctor visit	20
emergency care	231

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	149

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	41
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

emergency care	368
minor procedures	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	218

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	68
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

emergency care	244

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	33
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Dementia	22
Cancer	14

emergency care	247

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	138

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	35
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

emergency care	392

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Conda Joseph Weimer, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Conda Joseph Weimer, PA treated as in Du Bois, PA were emergency care, minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

doctor visit	50
emergency care	296
minor procedures	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Conda Joseph Weimer, PA.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	38
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	28
85 and over	18
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Conda Joseph Weimer, PA From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Conda Joseph Weimer, PA treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	6
Dementia	7

Education & Training

He is certified by the Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Board Certification: Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Conda Joseph Weimer, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Penn Highlands Healthcare

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Biography

Mr. Conda Weimer specializes in emergency medicine and practices in Dubois, PA, Clearfield, PA, and Saint Marys, PA. He is professionally affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare.