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Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA

(36 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Indiana University School of Medicine (1996)

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

2750 E BELTLINE AVENUE NE FLOOR 3
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

(616) 267-7104

Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA is a neurologist in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA is affiliated with Corewell Health and SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS.

Office Locations

Address:

2750 E BELTLINE AVENUE NE FLOOR 3
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Some issues Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

blood draw	33
doctor visit	317
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	27
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	19
Cancer	9

blood draw	16
doctor visit	307
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	27
Less than 65	103

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

doctor visit	338
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	440

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	88
Less than 65	276

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	19
Cancer	8

doctor visit	309

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	25
Less than 65	121

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	19
Cancer	7

doctor visit	610

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	35
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	59
Less than 65	223

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Dementia	29
Cancer	8

doctor visit	265

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	16
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	29
Less than 65	105

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	22
Cancer	8

doctor visit	184
preventive care	14

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	15
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

doctor visit	107
minimally invasive procedures	38
preventive care	14

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	22
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

doctor visit	220

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA treated as a neurologist in Grand Rapids, MI were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and blood draw.

blood draw	24
doctor visit	297
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
minimally invasive procedures	38
preventive care	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA.

**Gender**
Female	172
Male	101

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	235
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	27
75 to 84	56
Less than 65	108
65 to 74	79

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	15
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1996. She has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (1996)

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Corewell Health

SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.72 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Cynthia Hingtgen, MD, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Grand Rapids, MI.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-04-12