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Dr. Kevin Ozment, MD is a sports medicine doctor in San Antonio, TX specializing in sports medicine, physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and general practice. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Kevin Ozment, MD is affiliated with UT Health San Antonio, University Health and THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO.
4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
7946 North Loop 1604 West
San Antonio, TX 78249
7979 Wurzbach Road 4th Floor Grossman Building, Suite G467
San Antonio, TX 78229
8300 Floyd Curl Drive 3rd Floor-3c
San Antonio, TX 78229
1960 N Ogden Street Suite 400
Denver, CO 80218
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.
Dr. Kevin Ozment, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He completed residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine
Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (2022)
Board Certification: American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehab
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Kevin Ozment, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kevin Ozment, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Humana PPO, Coventry HMO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Prime Health, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, Three Rivers Provider Network PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, Coventry Workers' Compensation, Humana HMO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Community Care Network (CCN), Molina Healthcare, TRICARE, HealthSmart, Aetna EPO, First Health, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, WellPoint, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Aetna - Commercial/Exchange (IFP), Interlink - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance, Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial, Insurance Accepted, OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY, Aetna - MC Advantage, Aetna - Smart Care EPO, 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, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children, LifeTrac - Transplant, Aetna - Transplant ONLY, 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.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kevin Ozment, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC |
$169
Xeomin $169 |
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$27
ZERBAXA $27 |
Pfizer Inc. |
$11
PREVNAR - 13 $11 |
Food and Beverage | $206 |
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Dr. Kevin Ozment is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and sports medicine. He attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine and subsequently trained at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University for residency. Dr. Ozment's areas of expertise include the following: frozen shoulder, femur (thigh bone) fracture, and psoriatic arthritis. He appears to be an in-network provider for Aetna EPO, Blue California, HealthSmart, and more. His hospital/clinic affiliations include UT Health San Antonio and the University Health. According to UT Health San Antonio, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Ozment's office in San Antonio, TX.