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Dr. Eric Wynton Ayers, MD

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Specializes in: Adolescent Medicine, Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and General Pediatrics

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), cancer, abscess drainage, and more.

4201 St. Antoine Suite 6a & 6b
Detroit, MI 48201

(313) 745-4627

Dr. Eric Wynton Ayers, MD is an adolescent medicine doctor in Detroit, MI specializing in adolescent medicine, internal medicine (adult medicine) and general pediatrics. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Eric Wynton Ayers, MD is affiliated with DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM), DMC Harper University Hospital, Wayne Health, DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Children's Hospital of Michigan, DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan, UNIVERSITY PHYSICIAN GROUP and DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

Office Locations

Address:

4201 St. Antoine Suite 6a & 6b
Detroit, MI 48201

Address:

50 E Canfield Street
Detroit, MI 48201

Some issues Dr. Eric Wynton Ayers, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

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:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

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.

In The News

“Over time, the lice have evolved to become resistant to some of the over-the-counter and prescription medications, which has made it harder to treat, says Dr. Eric Ayers, the director of the Med...”—"Bloomfield Hills women try to make dealing with lice nice", Royal Oak Tribune, August 2015

“If you or a member of your household has lice, here are some practical tips from Dr. Eric Ayers, an assistant professor of internal medicine and pediatrics with the Wayne State University...”—"Hard to kill super lice are resistant to many chemicals", USA Today, March 2014

diabetes management	186
doctor visit	569
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
lab tests	218
preventive care	80
vaccines	29

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	255
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	13
Less than 65	150

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

diabetes management	188
doctor visit	426
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
lab tests	187
preventive care	83
vaccines	16

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	151

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	12
Less than 65	128

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	48
Dementia	16
Cancer	7

diabetes management	233
doctor visit	424
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
lab tests	232
preventive care	98
vaccines	19

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	422
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	22
Less than 65	230

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	49
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

diabetes management	173
doctor visit	355
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
lab tests	172
preventive care	72
vaccines	11

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	209
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	41
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	8

diabetes management	156
doctor visit	286
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39
lab tests	155
preventive care	53

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	171
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	106

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

diabetes management	154
doctor visit	308
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
lab tests	153
preventive care	57

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	231
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	13
Less than 65	111

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	46
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

diabetes management	60
doctor visit	182
hospital care	281
inpatient care	281
lab tests	59
preventive care	16

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	185
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	52
Dementia	27
Cancer	14

doctor visit	115
hospital care	321
inpatient care	321

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	158
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	54
Dementia	31
Cancer	11

doctor visit	136
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	86

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	51
Dementia	25
Cancer	0

doctor visit	86
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	59
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric Wynton Ayers, MD treated as an adolescent medicine doctor in Detroit, MI were lab tests, diabetes management, hospital care and inpatient care.

diabetes management	164
doctor visit	289
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144
lab tests	168
preventive care	66
vaccines	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Wynton Ayers, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	198
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	6
Less than 65	112
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric Wynton Ayers, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric Wynton Ayers, MD treated were hypertension, diabetes, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	9
Dementia	20

Education & Training

Dr. Eric Wynton Ayers, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He is certified by the Board Certification: ABMS Internal Medicine and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine

Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University

Board Certification: Board Certification: ABMS Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM)

DMC Harper University Hospital

Wayne Health

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital

Children's Hospital of Michigan

DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan

UNIVERSITY PHYSICIAN GROUP

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

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 Wynton Ayers, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Preferred Plus, MultiPlan, Priority Health PPO, Priority Health, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, McLaren Health Plan, United Healthcare Select EPO, HAP Medicare Senior Plus HMO, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus POS, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO, AmeriHealth, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, HAP PPO, HAP HMO, HAP Preferred Health Plan Medicare PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Medicare, HAP/AHL EPA, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, HAP Preferred Health Plan EPA, Humana, Molina Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, HAP POS, HealthSmart, Cofinity, HealthCare USA, Trusted HP- f/k/a Harbor Health Plan-Advantage HMO, Commonwealth Care Alliance of Michigan, HAP Caresource f/k/a Midwest MI Health Link Dual Demo Prog., AHL - POS, KCC Bone Marrow Transplant, KCC Colon Rectal, KCC Breast Cervical Cancer Care Program, HAP Caresource f/k/a Midwest Health Plan MIChild, Aetna Better Health of Michigan - Childrens Health Insurance Prog, Aetna/Confinity (All Packages Included), PHP - PPO, Meridian Complete, BCN Local Network Southeast, HAP ASO HMO, BCBSM Traditional, Meridian Complete Dual-My Health Link D-SNP, Blue Cross Complete, Office of Work Comp Black Lung, DMC Renal Transplant, PHP - POS, Aetna Choice POS II f/k/a DMC CARE, Cofinity Aetna Signature, Meridian Complete/Ambetter From Meridian, BCN PCP Focus HMO, BCN- Commercial, Meridian Health Plan of Michigan- MIChild, BCN- Advantage, BCBSM Metro Detroit EPO, Komen Fund-Breast Cervical Cancer Care Program, BCBSM Trust, Office of Workers Comp FECA, Community Care Associates - Healthchoice Plan of Michigan, HAP ASO POS, Harbor Healthy MI Plan, Zelis HealthCare f/k/a Stratose, Trusted Health Plan- f/k/a Harbor Health Plan MI Child, Meridian Choice- f/k/a Meridian Health Plan of MI-Gold, Aetna Better Health of Michigan - Dual Eligible, Phys Health Plan Mid MI, Total Health Care Healthy MI Plan and AHL - PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

Blue Preferred Plus

MultiPlan

Priority Health PPO

Priority Health

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

McLaren Health Plan

United Healthcare Select EPO

HAP Medicare Senior Plus HMO

United Healthcare Options PPO

United Healthcare Choice Plus POS

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan Medicare Advantage PPO

AmeriHealth

WellCare

AARP

Medicare Advantage

HAP PPO

HAP HMO

HAP Preferred Health Plan Medicare PPO

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Medicare

HAP/AHL EPA

Medicaid

Railroad Medicare

HAP Preferred Health Plan EPA

Humana

Molina Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate Plus

HAP POS

HealthSmart

Cofinity

HealthCare USA

Trusted HP- f/k/a Harbor Health Plan-Advantage HMO

Commonwealth Care Alliance of Michigan

HAP Caresource f/k/a Midwest MI Health Link Dual Demo Prog.

AHL - POS

KCC Bone Marrow Transplant

KCC Colon Rectal

KCC Breast Cervical Cancer Care Program

HAP Caresource f/k/a Midwest Health Plan MIChild

Aetna Better Health of Michigan - Childrens Health Insurance Prog

Aetna/Confinity (All Packages Included)

PHP - PPO

Meridian Complete

BCN Local Network Southeast

HAP ASO HMO

BCBSM Traditional

Meridian Complete Dual-My Health Link D-SNP

Blue Cross Complete

Office of Work Comp Black Lung

DMC Renal Transplant

PHP - POS

Aetna Choice POS II f/k/a DMC CARE

Cofinity Aetna Signature

Meridian Complete/Ambetter From Meridian

BCN PCP Focus HMO

BCN- Commercial

Meridian Health Plan of Michigan- MIChild

BCN- Advantage

BCBSM Metro Detroit EPO

Komen Fund-Breast Cervical Cancer Care Program

BCBSM Trust

Office of Workers Comp FECA

Community Care Associates - Healthchoice Plan of Michigan

HAP ASO POS

Harbor Healthy MI Plan

Zelis HealthCare f/k/a Stratose

Trusted Health Plan- f/k/a Harbor Health Plan MI Child

Meridian Choice- f/k/a Meridian Health Plan of MI-Gold

Aetna Better Health of Michigan - Dual Eligible

Phys Health Plan Mid MI

Total Health Care Healthy MI Plan

AHL - PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$1,404 ELIQUIS $142	LYRICA $89	NURTEC ODT $47	PAXLOVID $44	VYNDAQEL $41	Other $1,041
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$699 SYMBICORT $326	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $164	FARXIGA $102	BRILINTA $12	MOVANTIK $7	Other $88
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$361 TOUJEO $276	LANTUS $54	AFREZZA $17	APIDRA $13
Novo Nordisk Inc	$335 NovoLog $142	Victoza $132	Saxenda $28	NovoLog Mix 70 30 $13	Tresiba $11	Other $9
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$333 ANORO $109	ANORO ELLIPTA $80	BREO $50	LEVITRA $25	FLOVENT $23	Other $47
Other	$1,405 ELIQUIS $213	INVOKANA $98	QVAR $88	Repatha $81	DULERA $69	Other $856

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,773
Travel and Lodging	$750
Honoraria	$13

Biography

Dr. Eric Ayers is an adolescent medicine and general pediatrics specialist in Detroit, MI. Dr. Ayers's areas of expertise include spinal cord injury, cancer, and pulse oximetry. He is professionally affiliated with DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Wayne Health, and Children's Hospital of Michigan. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Ayers completed a residency program at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He usually is in-network for United Healthcare Navigate, Cofinity, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers.