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Dr. Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD

(187 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Baylor College of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: spinal deformity, spinal trauma, spinal cord injury, and more.

1500 E Medical Center Drive Floor 2 Reception G
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

(734) 936-4000

Dr. Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD is a neurosurgeon in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD is affiliated with The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1500 E Medical Center Drive Floor 2 Reception G
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Some issues Dr. Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD can help you with:

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.

doctor visit	14

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	41

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	29
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

doctor visit	132

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD.

**Gender**
Female	6
Male	5

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	1
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	5

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	14
High Cholesterol	11
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	0
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (2012)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (2019)

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The Regents of the University of Michigan

University of Michigan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 187 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jacob Rahul Rajiv Joseph, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ann Arbor, MI.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$3,881 RISE $932	NextGen Headless Screws $900	Excelsius Robotics System $774	RISE-L $462	Midline TLIF Retractor $450	Other $363
Medtronic, Inc.	$223 CLYDESDALE PTC SPINAL SYSTEM $197	Mazor X Stealth Edition $26
Titan Spine, LLC	$134 nanoLOCK $134
SI-Bone, Inc.	$86 iFuse Implant $86
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$53 CODMAN HAKIM Precision Valve $53
Other	$71 TLIF $41	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $16	CD HORIZON $14

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$2,366
Consulting Fee	$1,350
Food and Beverage	$733

Biography

Dr. Jacob Joseph is a specialist in neurosurgery. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. In his practice, he is particularly interested in scoliosis, concussion, and spinal cord injury. Dr. Joseph has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is professionally affiliated with the University of Michigan Health.