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Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD

(59 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Professional interests include: stroke, trigeminal neuralgia, endovascular disease, and more.

800 Prudential Drive Suite 1100
Jacksonville, FL 32207

(904) 861-0316

Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD is a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist Health, Wolfson Children's Hospital and LYERLY BAPTIST INC.

Office Locations

Address:

800 Prudential Drive Suite 1100
Jacksonville, FL 32207

Some issues Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD 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 (see more mentions in the news)

“He was taken to Baptist Health, where neurosurgeon Eric Sauvageau, co-medical director of the Baptist Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, diagnosed a life-threatening stroke.”—"'God ... intervened': Ohio stroke survivor recalls life-saving stopover in Jacksonville area", The Florida Times-Union, October 2020

“They handled the increased pressure with an external drain, then Hanel used the pipeline with endovascular neurosurgeon Eric Sauvageau, who had done a 2017 study on its use to treat smaller...”—"Jacksonville boy was first child to get high-tech brain aneurysm surgery", The Florida Times-Union, October 2018

“Hopkins is a former mentor of neurovascular surgeons Ricardo Hanel, director of the Baptist Neurological Institute, and Eric Sauvageau, director, with Hanel, of the Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center...”—"Health Notes: Atrium at UF Health North named for retired medical leader", The Florida Times-Union, March 2016

catheterization	10
doctor visit	76
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
minimally invasive procedures	9
spinal procedures	10
vascular procedures	89

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	45
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	61
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

catheterization	17
doctor visit	223
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220
minimally invasive procedures	28
spinal procedures	17
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	11
vascular procedures	267

**Gender**
Male	298
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	562
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	96
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

catheterization	19
doctor visit	321
hospital care	187
inpatient care	187
minimally invasive procedures	29
spinal procedures	19
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	10
vascular procedures	200

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	203

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	45
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	53
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

cranial surgery	14
doctor visit	330
endarterectomy	11
excision	14
hospital care	103
inpatient care	103
neck surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
vascular procedures	100

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	36
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

doctor visit	365
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
vascular procedures	148

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	44
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

catheterization	12
cranial surgery	27
doctor visit	463
excision	27
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
minimally invasive procedures	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27
spinal procedures	12
vascular procedures	109

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	66
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	149
85 and over	60
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	38
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

catheterization	12
cranial surgery	19
doctor visit	329
excision	19
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
minimally invasive procedures	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
spinal procedures	12
vascular procedures	115

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	351
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	39
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	29
Cancer	17

catheterization	27
cranial surgery	12
doctor visit	774
excision	12
hospital care	143
inpatient care	143
minimally invasive procedures	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
spinal procedures	27
vascular procedures	233

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Jacksonville, FL were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and minimally invasive procedures.

catheterization	16
cranial surgery	18
doctor visit	337
endarterectomy	11
excision	18
hospital care	133
inpatient care	133
minimally invasive procedures	19
neck surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18
spinal procedures	16
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	10
vascular procedures	135

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	228
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	89
85 and over	33
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	117

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	10
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD graduated from University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed residency at Universite' de Montreal - Montreal. He is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Residency: Universite' de Montreal - Montreal

Board Certification: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville

Baptist Health

Wolfson Children's Hospital

LYERLY BAPTIST INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana EPO, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Aetna National Advantage Program, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, Coventry Workers' Compensation, Humana HMO, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, First Health PPO, AvMed, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Managed Choice, AvMed HMO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, United POS, Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network, Prime Comp Network WC, Centivo - Select and Non-Select, United HMO, Commercial, Choice Care PPO, United PPO, Other, Florida Blue / Advantage 65 / Medicare Supplemental Plan, Heritage Summit WC, United Open Access and UMR Baptist Health Employees.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana EPO

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Aetna National Advantage Program

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Medicare Advantage

AARP

MultiPlan

Coventry Workers' Compensation

Humana HMO

Aetna

Railroad Medicare

First Health PPO

AvMed

United Healthcare

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Managed Choice

AvMed HMO

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Workers' Compensation

Evolutions Healthcare Systems

United POS

Veteran's Affairs Community Care Network

Prime Comp Network WC

Centivo - Select and Non-Select

United HMO

Commercial

Choice Care PPO

United PPO

Other

Florida Blue / Advantage 65 / Medicare Supplemental Plan

Heritage Summit WC

United Open Access

UMR Baptist Health Employees

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 59 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Jacksonville, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$34,773 ATLAS $17,821	Neuroform EZ $13,979	NEURO $2,181	Trevo $275	STENTRIEVERS $154	Other $364
Medtronic Neurovascular	$5,221 Flow Diversion $5,158	Neurovascular Stents $63
Covidien Sales LLC	$4,992 Flow Diversion $4,067	Thrombectomy $926
Ethicon Inc.	$1,927 EVICEL $1,927
TEAM 1, LLC	$1,898 $1,898
Other	$9,679 NEUROLOGICAL PRODUCT $473	ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $414	Solitaire $414	Brightmatter Drive/Guide $379	8F Base Camp Sheath System $308	Other $7,691

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$28,953
Travel and Lodging	$10,215
Food and Beverage	$9,492
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,451
Education	$1,200
Other	$179

Research Payments

Dr. Eric Sauvageau, MD has received 42 research payments totaling $166,836.

Biography

Dr. Eric Sauvageau is a specialist in neurosurgery in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Sauvageau attended medical school at the University of Sherbrooke Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. His areas of expertise consist of neurosurgery and endovascular disease. He speaks French. Dr. Sauvageau is affiliated with Wolfson Children's Hospital.

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