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Dr. Hugh David Moulding, MD, PHD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: back pain, stroke, cerebrovascular disease, and more.

701 Ostrum Street Suite 602
Bethlehem, PA 18015

(484) 526-6000

Dr. Hugh David Moulding, MD, PHD is a neurosurgeon in Bethlehem, PA specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Hugh David Moulding, MD, PHD is affiliated with ST LUKE'S PHYSICIAN GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

701 Ostrum Street Suite 602
Bethlehem, PA 18015

Address:

1700 St. Luke's Boulevard Suite 200
Easton, PA 18045

Address:

1021 Park Avenue Suite 100
Quakertown, PA 18951

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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

“Students from the Perkiomen School in Pennsburg had an up-close and hands-on lesson in spine surgery Jan. 29, taught to them by St. Luke's Chief of Neurosurgery Doron Rabin, MD, and Hugh Moulding,...”—"St. Luke's neurosurgeons teach high school students about spine surgery", The Mercury, February 2022

“Penn State student Kingsley Ukaegbu (left), 22, who was injured during an automobile accident, poses for a picture with Clinical Director Dr. Hugh Moulding, PhD during St. Luke's Hospital's 10th...”—"PICTURES: Heroes honored for live-saving work", Orlando Sentinel, September 2014

cranial surgery	14
doctor visit	198
excision	14
hospital care	140
image guided procedures	13
inpatient care	140
radiation therapy	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	42
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	25
Cancer	21

cranial surgery	12
doctor visit	224
excision	12
hospital care	117
image guided procedures	10
inpatient care	117
radiation therapy	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	28
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	26

doctor visit	281
hospital care	181
image guided procedures	18
inpatient care	181
radiation therapy	18

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	92
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	33
Dementia	21
Cancer	21

doctor visit	272
hospital care	118
image guided procedures	18
inpatient care	118
radiation therapy	18

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	251
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	47
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

doctor visit	260
hospital care	78
image guided procedures	15
inpatient care	78
radiation therapy	15

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	30
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	20
Cancer	24

doctor visit	365
hospital care	80
image guided procedures	11
inpatient care	80
radiation therapy	11

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	55
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	21
Cancer	22

doctor visit	369
hospital care	47
image guided procedures	25
inpatient care	47
radiation therapy	25
spinal procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	46
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	21
Cancer	23

doctor visit	329
hospital care	10
image guided procedures	19
inpatient care	10
radiation therapy	19

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	31
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	35
Dementia	21
Cancer	26

doctor visit	684
hospital care	50
image guided procedures	22
inpatient care	50
radiation therapy	22

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hugh David Moulding, MD, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hugh David Moulding, MD, PHD treated as a neurosurgeon in Bethlehem, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, radiation therapy and image guided procedures.

cranial surgery	13
doctor visit	332
excision	13
hospital care	91
image guided procedures	17
inpatient care	91
radiation therapy	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
spinal procedures	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh David Moulding, MD, PHD.

**Gender**
Female	142
Male	117

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	233
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	37
75 to 84	75
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hugh David Moulding, MD, PHD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hugh David Moulding, MD, PHD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. Hugh David Moulding, MD, PHD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. He has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals (2008)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hugh David Moulding, MD, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ST LUKE'S PHYSICIAN GROUP INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.	$3,000 Clinac $3,000
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$1,555 O-ARM-Spine $953	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $176	SPECIFY $130	O-ARM-ST $106	VISUALASE $90	Other $102
Stryker Corporation	$1,381 THORACO-LUMBAR $1,137	Cervical $133	Tritanium $111
Medtronic Xomed, Inc.	$1,280 MRI-guided laser ablation $860	VISUALASE $263	Laser ablation $157
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$1,262 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $1,242	Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $20
Other	$322 Microfixation-Neuro $67	Optune $44	Mazor X Stealth Edition $29	MATRIXNEURO $21	Craniomaxillofacial-Neuro $16	Other $145

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,554
Honoraria	$3,000
Food and Beverage	$2,247

Biography

Dr. Hugh Moulding specializes in neurosurgery. His areas of clinical interest consist of back pain, stroke, and spinal stenosis. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Moulding is accepting new patients at his office in Easton, PA.

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