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Dr. James G. George Drougas, MD

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(Dr. James George Drougas, M.D.)

(8 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and General Surgery

Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1989)

Professional interests include: stroke, aneurysm, varicose veins, and more.

4064 POSTAL DRIVE
Roanoke, VA 24018

(540) 283-6000

Dr. James G. George Drougas, MD is a vascular surgeon in Roanoke, VA specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1989 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. James G. George Drougas, MD is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center and Carilion Clinic.

Office Locations

Address:

4064 POSTAL DRIVE
Roanoke, VA 24018

Address:

4437 Starkey Road Suite A
Roanoke, VA 24018

Some issues Dr. James G. George Drougas, 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.

abdominal imaging	161
ablation	96
anastomosis	28
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	22
bypass surgery	27
catheterization	25
compression therapy	142
dialysis access procedures	67
doctor visit	1070
embolectomy	11
endarterectomy	42
hospital care	381
immobilization	142
injections	38
inpatient care	381
laser treatment	29
lower extremity surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	131
neck surgery	32
open surgery	10
pelvic imaging	161
spinal procedures	36
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	913
vascular procedures	1297

**Gender**
Male	667
Female	712

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1239
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	523
From 75 to 84	484
85 and over	192
Less than 65	180

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

abdominal imaging	136
ablation	54
amputation	14
anastomosis	13
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	34
bypass surgery	14
catheterization	26
compression therapy	106
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
dialysis access procedures	41
doctor visit	1033
endarterectomy	16
hospital care	351
immobilization	106
injections	24
inpatient care	351
laser treatment	15
lower extremity surgery	28
minimally invasive procedures	100
neck surgery	17
pelvic imaging	136
spinal procedures	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	719
vascular procedures	990

**Gender**
Male	601
Female	636

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1112
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	488
From 75 to 84	409
85 and over	173
Less than 65	167

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	171
ablation	97
amputation	11
anastomosis	42
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	32
bypass surgery	21
catheterization	18
compression therapy	51
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
dialysis access procedures	99
doctor visit	1101
endarterectomy	21
excision	13
hospital care	383
immobilization	51
injections	57
inpatient care	383
lab tests	33
laser treatment	20
lower extremity surgery	32
minimally invasive procedures	139
neck surgery	22
pelvic imaging	171
spinal procedures	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	895
vascular procedures	1278

**Gender**
Male	1294
Female	1364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2416
Black	206
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1030
From 75 to 84	996
85 and over	330
Less than 65	302

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	201
ablation	113
amputation	10
anastomosis	37
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	27
bypass surgery	27
catheterization	23
compression therapy	221
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	12
dialysis access procedures	83
doctor visit	1219
endarterectomy	32
excision	13
hospital care	372
immobilization	221
injections	55
inpatient care	372
laser treatment	29
lower extremity surgery	37
minimally invasive procedures	139
neck surgery	22
pelvic imaging	201
spinal procedures	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	622
vascular procedures	990

**Gender**
Male	693
Female	669

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1210
Black	118
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	533
From 75 to 84	473
85 and over	179
Less than 65	177

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

abdominal imaging	195
ablation	135
anastomosis	46
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
bypass surgery	11
catheterization	39
compression therapy	256
dialysis access procedures	99
doctor visit	1223
endarterectomy	33
hospital care	345
immobilization	256
injections	59
inpatient care	345
laser treatment	38
lower extremity surgery	9
minimally invasive procedures	176
neck surgery	34
pelvic imaging	195
spinal procedures	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	865
vascular procedures	1254

**Gender**
Male	686
Female	657

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1191
Black	123
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	544
From 75 to 84	459
85 and over	171
Less than 65	169

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	214
ablation	79
anastomosis	41
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
bypass surgery	23
catheterization	27
compression therapy	302
device removal	11
dialysis access procedures	96
doctor visit	1299
endarterectomy	23
hospital care	319
immobilization	302
injections	27
inpatient care	319
laser treatment	26
lower extremity surgery	21
minimally invasive procedures	92
neck surgery	24
pelvic imaging	214
spinal procedures	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	837
vascular procedures	1201

**Gender**
Male	671
Female	592

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1119
Black	120
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	507
From 75 to 84	438
85 and over	155
Less than 65	163

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	212
ablation	77
anastomosis	36
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
bypass surgery	23
catheterization	19
compression therapy	133
device removal	14
dialysis access procedures	96
doctor visit	1422
endarterectomy	18
hospital care	301
immobilization	133
injections	27
inpatient care	301
laser treatment	25
lower extremity surgery	21
minimally invasive procedures	105
neck surgery	19
pelvic imaging	212
spinal procedures	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	957
vascular procedures	1198

**Gender**
Male	702
Female	667

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1215
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	528
From 75 to 84	490
85 and over	183
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	200
ablation	122
anastomosis	26
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	37
catheterization	18
compression therapy	135
device removal	10
dialysis access procedures	89
doctor visit	1423
endarterectomy	15
hospital care	249
immobilization	135
injections	66
inpatient care	249
laser treatment	28
minimally invasive procedures	158
neck surgery	16
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	200
spinal procedures	53
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	915
vascular procedures	1125

**Gender**
Male	709
Female	614

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1160
Black	138
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	541
From 75 to 84	484
85 and over	167
Less than 65	131

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

abdominal imaging	330
ablation	184
anastomosis	24
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	54
bypass surgery	10
catheterization	31
compression therapy	407
dialysis access procedures	75
doctor visit	2406
endarterectomy	39
hospital care	367
immobilization	407
injections	88
inpatient care	367
laser treatment	48
lower extremity surgery	8
minimally invasive procedures	237
neck surgery	40
pelvic imaging	330
spinal procedures	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	1561
vascular procedures	1862

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James G. George Drougas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James G. George Drougas, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Roanoke, VA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), inpatient care and hospital care.

abdominal imaging	202
ablation	106
amputation	12
anastomosis	32
arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	31
bypass surgery	19
catheterization	25
compression therapy	195
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	13
device removal	11
dialysis access procedures	85
doctor visit	1357
embolectomy	11
endarterectomy	27
excision	13
hospital care	340
immobilization	195
injections	49
inpatient care	340
lab tests	33
laser treatment	28
lower extremity surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	142
neck surgery	25
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	202
spinal procedures	49
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	920
vascular procedures	1250

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. George Drougas, MD.

**Gender**
Female	591
Male	602

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	106
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1066
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	155
75 to 84	423
Less than 65	145
65 to 74	469

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James G. George Drougas, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James G. George Drougas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. James G. George Drougas, MD graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1989. He completed residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: AB Surgery - Vascular Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1989)

Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: AB Surgery - Vascular Surgery

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James G. George Drougas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Medical Center

Carilion Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James G. George Drougas, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 8 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James G. George Drougas, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Roanoke, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$4,126 Endurant $3,230	Aortic Stent Grafts $662	Valiant Captivia $122	Valiant Navion $49	CVI $27	Other $35
Medtronic, Inc.	$1,215 ENDURANT IIS $616	Valiant Captivia $271	MAZOR X SYSTEM $157	Endurant $127	Heli-FX EndoAnchor System $26	Other $19
Volcano Corporation	$1,120 PV.035 $1,084	Phoenix $36
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$972 STRATTICE $972
Silk Road Medical, Inc.	$819 ENROUTE 0.014 Guidewire $583	ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System $170	ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent $66
Other	$4,801 DIVERGENCE-L $444	Santyl $379	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $323	ELIQUIS $266	OVATION $240	Other $3,149

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,377
Travel and Lodging	$3,654
Education	$22

Biography

Dr. James Drougas is a general surgery and vascular surgery specialist in Roanoke, VA. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Drougas include peripheral artery disease (PAD), dissection, and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). He is professionally affiliated with Carilion Medical Center. He has an open panel in Roanoke, VA according to Doctor.com. Dr. Drougas attended medical school at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. His residency was performed at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.