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Dr. J R. Ship, MD

(Dr. Jordan R. Ship, MD)

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine

Penn State College of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: women's health issues, cancer, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, Level 1
Burlington, VT 05401

(802) 847-2434

Dr. J R. Ship, MD is an emergency medicine doctor in Burlington, VT specializing in emergency medicine. He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1990 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. J R. Ship, MD is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network and UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

Address:

111 Colchester Avenue Main Campus, Level 1
Burlington, VT 05401

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Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

doctor visit	23
emergency care	611
hospital care	66
outpatient care	56

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	749
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	211
Less than 65	142

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	29
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	12
doctor visit	26
emergency care	664
hospital care	167
outpatient care	152
ultrasound (sonogram)	10

**Gender**
Male	392
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	893
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	254
Less than 65	166

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	34
Dementia	26
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	12
doctor visit	23
emergency care	681
hospital care	196
outpatient care	197
ultrasound (sonogram)	10

**Gender**
Male	806
Female	1150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1836
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	526
From 75 to 84	598
85 and over	490
Less than 65	342

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	33
Dementia	26
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	14
cardiac procedures	11
emergency care	637
hospital care	147
outpatient care	148
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

**Gender**
Male	391
Female	565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	891
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	245
Less than 65	188

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	30
Dementia	29
Cancer	19

abdominal imaging	14
cardiac procedures	15
doctor visit	18
emergency care	731
hospital care	161
outpatient care	162
thoracic (chest) imaging	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

**Gender**
Male	414
Female	603

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	957
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	334
85 and over	236
Less than 65	194

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	32
Dementia	29
Cancer	17

abdominal imaging	17
emergency care	882
hospital care	74
outpatient care	75
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

**Gender**
Male	437
Female	595

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	977
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	260
Less than 65	193

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	32
Dementia	33
Cancer	18

emergency care	835

**Gender**
Male	401
Female	519

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	872
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	267
From 75 to 84	276
85 and over	207
Less than 65	170

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	32
Dementia	29
Cancer	17

emergency care	364

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	76
Less than 65	98

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	40
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

emergency care	510

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. J R. Ship, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. J R. Ship, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Burlington, VT were emergency care, hospital care, outpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	13
cardiac procedures	13
doctor visit	23
emergency care	657
hospital care	135
outpatient care	131
thoracic (chest) imaging	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. J R. Ship, MD.

**Gender**
Female	464
Male	336

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	755
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	13

**Age**
85 and over	197
75 to 84	238
Less than 65	149
65 to 74	215

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. J R. Ship, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. J R. Ship, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	13
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. J R. Ship, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at Physician Careers. He is certified by the Board American Board of Emergency Medicine- Emergency Medicine and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (1990)

Residency: Physician Careers

Board Certification: Board American Board of Emergency Medicine- Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. J R. Ship, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Vermont Health Network

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER INC

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.

Dr. J R. Ship, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare, CIGNA Lifesource, Great-West Healthcare, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Delta Dental, Humana, Cigna, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), CHAMPVA, Anthem, MVP Health Care, First Health, UnitedHealthcare, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Vermont Blue Advantage, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), Workers' Comp (VT and NY), Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), Zelis/Stratose, Optum Rx, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), EBPA, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. J R. Ship, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare

CIGNA Lifesource

Great-West Healthcare

Fidelis Care

Medicare Advantage

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Delta Dental

Humana

Cigna

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

CHAMPVA

Anthem

MVP Health Care

First Health

UnitedHealthcare

The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP)

Vermont Blue Advantage

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare)

Workers' Comp (VT and NY)

Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN)

Zelis/Stratose

Optum Rx

Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

EBPA

Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental)

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Biography

Dr. J. Ship is a physician who specializes in emergency medicine. These areas are among his clinical interests: cancer, women's health issues, and imaging procedures. Dr. Ship seems to honor Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. He attended medical school at Penn State College of Medicine and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Ship is professionally affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network.

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