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Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS

(30 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Wayne State University School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, acute care, gastrointestinal surgery, and more.

1400 E. Boulder Street Suite 500
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

(719) 365-5000

Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS is a general surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in general surgery, trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2004 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, UCHealth, UCHealth Surgical Clinic - Memorial Hospital Central and POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1400 E. Boulder Street Suite 500
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Some issues Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS can help you with:

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

In The News

“"I don't know that we've seen a change," said Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, a trauma surgeon with Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.”—"Mich. officials weigh fun, risks of legal fireworks", USA Today, June 2014

hospital care	532
inpatient care	532

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	149
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	65
Less than 65	99

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	53
Dementia	27
Cancer	15

doctor visit	14
hospital care	504
inpatient care	504

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	144
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	58
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	55
Dementia	27
Cancer	15

emergency care	19
hospital care	516
inpatient care	516

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	294
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	140
85 and over	112
Less than 65	198

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	53
Dementia	29
Cancer	17

emergency care	10
hospital care	403
inpatient care	403

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	142
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	45
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	40
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	54
Dementia	31
Cancer	17

hospital care	441
inpatient care	441

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	150
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	33
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	57
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

hospital care	313
inpatient care	313

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	105
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	24
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	57
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

hospital care	295
inpatient care	295

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	32
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	45
Dementia	37
Cancer	12

doctor visit	10
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	11
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	28
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	35
Dementia	31
Cancer	12

hospital care	272
inpatient care	272

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS treated as a general surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

doctor visit	13
emergency care	14
hospital care	385
inpatient care	385

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	106
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	130
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	39
75 to 84	58
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	24
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2004. He completed residency at Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Children's Hospital Colorado

UCHealth

UCHealth Surgical Clinic - Memorial Hospital Central

POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC

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.

Insurance Accepted by Affiliated Medical Group or Hospital:

Midlands Choice

EXCEPT

Mines & Associates

Presbyterian Health Plan

MotivHealth/Denver Public Schools only

Cigna Connect/Colorado Option & SureFit)

First Choice of the Midwest

Optum Behavioral Health

Kaiser Permanente

Employers Health Network/Whole Foods only

Rocky Mountain Health Plans

First Health Network

Craig/Swedish/Spaulding Health Benefit Trust

Colorado Community Health Alliance

Aetna

UnitedHealthcare

Simplified Benefits Administrators (fka UCHealth Plan Administrators)

First Choice Health

Colorado Access

TRICARE / TRIWest

Denver Health & Hospital Authority - Elevate Medicaid Choice

Because changes may not be immediately reflected, please contact your plan to understand your benefits and coverage and to make sure that both Children's Colorado and University of Colorado...

Pathway, Pathway PPO, Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Standard, Pathway PPO Standard, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield/Elevance

Evernorth Behavioral Health, Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield

- Denver Metro Region

South Dakota Department of Health - Kids with Chronic Conditions

Denver Health Medical Plan

ComPsych

Integrated Health Plans

- Colorado Springs Region

Carelon Behavioral Health

USA Managed Care Organization

Pathway Essentials, Pathway Essentials PPO, Pathway Essentials Standard, Pathway Essentials PPO Standard)

Stratose / Zelis Healthcare

MultiPlan

Cigna

Select Health

Centivo

Big Sky Region

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS has a high overall rating with an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 30 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Colorado Springs, CO.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos, MD, MPH, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon US, LLC	$201 Endoscopy Endocutters $201
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$178 AlloDerm $178
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$112 Exparel $112
Teleflex Medical Incorporated	$34 PERCUTANEOUS SOLUTIONS: PERCUVANCE & MINILAP BRANDS $34

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$362
Travel and Lodging	$163

Biography

Dr. Jerry Stassinopoulos is a specialist in general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine) in Colorado Springs, CO. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), gastrointestinal surgery, and acute care. Patient ratings for Dr. Stassinopoulos average 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Stassinopoulos attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Stassinopoulos's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Wayne State University. He is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado and UCHealth.