Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD is a spine surgeon in San Antonio, TX specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2015 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD is affiliated with University Health and UT Health San Antonio.
4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
7703 Floyd Curl Drive #7774
San Antonio, TX 78229
8300 Floyd Curl Drive 3rd Floor
San Antonio, TX 78229
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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD treated as a spine surgeon in San Antonio, TX were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2015. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2015)
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2020)
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Superior Health Plan, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Humana PPO, Coventry HMO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Prime Health, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Coventry PPO, Coventry Workers' Compensation, Three Rivers, Humana HMO, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Molina Healthcare, HealthSmart, Aetna EPO, First Health, Aetna PPO, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Interlink - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance, Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial, Insurance Accepted, OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY, Scott & White Health Plan - HMO, Gonzaba Medical Group - Transplant ONLY, Universal Benefits Consortium - Brokerage Firm (School Districts), University of Incarnate Word (Gilsbar) - Direct Employer, Scott & White Health Plan - PPO, Tokio Marine - Transplant, 90 Degree Benefits - Commercial, 6 Degrees - Transplant, LifeTrac - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Velocity National Provider Network - Wrap Network, Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - PPO, Entrust - TPA, EBSO - TPA and Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 77 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Antonio, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jeffrey Michael Hills, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$814
CREO 5.5 $313 |
Clavicular Fracture Fixation $297 |
ExcelsiusGPS Robotic Navigation System $204 |
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$808
Other - Miscellaneous $808 |
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I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $128 |
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Dr. Jeffrey Hills is a physician who specializes in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Hills's education and training includes medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. His clinical interests include frozen shoulder, arm fracture, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He appears to be an in-network provider for Aetna EPO, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Hills is professionally affiliated with the University Health and UT Health San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in San Antonio, TX.
