Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS is a pediatric physiatrist in Burlington, VT specializing in pediatric rehabilitation medicine. She graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network, Massachusetts General Hospital, CHILDREN'S ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY FOUNDATION INC and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
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Burlington, VT 05401
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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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS for Medicare patients.
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Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. She is certified by the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehab
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
According to our sources, Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 71 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in Burlington, VT.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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DYSPORT $295 |
Dysport 300 U-1 $34 |
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SYNCHROMED $205 |
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BOTOX $25 |
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Dr. Donna Nimec is a physician who specializes in pediatric rehabilitation medicine. Dr. Nimec's areas of expertise consist of concussion, spinal cord injury, and rehabilitation. She seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. She obtained her medical school training at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. In addition to English, she speaks Russian. Her professional affiliations include The University of Vermont Health Network and Massachusetts General Hospital.
