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Dr. Marcus Ronald Chacon, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Medical College of Wisconsin

Professional interests include: stroke, carotid stenosis, neurological disorders

2500 Overlook Terrace William S. Middleton Mvh (607)
Madison, WI 53705

(608) 263-5420

Dr. Marcus Ronald Chacon, MD is a neurologist in Madison, WI specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Marcus Ronald Chacon, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, UW Health, University of Wisconsin Health (UW Health) and UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2500 Overlook Terrace William S. Middleton Mvh (607)
Madison, WI 53705

Address:

600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792

Some issues Dr. Marcus Ronald Chacon, 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.

doctor visit	13
hospital care	244
inpatient care	234

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	86

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	34
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	74
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

doctor visit	34
hospital care	136
inpatient care	137

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	33
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

doctor visit	36
hospital care	155
inpatient care	156

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	50
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	71
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

doctor visit	30
hospital care	218
inpatient care	219

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	25
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	24
Cancer	9

doctor visit	17
hospital care	183
inpatient care	184

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	24
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

doctor visit	31
hospital care	101
inpatient care	102

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	22
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	47
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

doctor visit	35
hospital care	72
inpatient care	73

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	59

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

doctor visit	14
hospital care	103
inpatient care	104

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	23
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

doctor visit	42
hospital care	164
inpatient care	165

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marcus Ronald Chacon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marcus Ronald Chacon, MD treated as a neurologist in Madison, WI were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	29
hospital care	153
inpatient care	152

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Ronald Chacon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	94
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	21
75 to 84	42
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	48

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marcus Ronald Chacon, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marcus Ronald Chacon, MD treated were hypertension, stroke, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	59
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Marcus Ronald Chacon, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurology Vascular Neurology Internal Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Neurology Vascular Neurology Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marcus Ronald Chacon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

UW Health

University of Wisconsin Health (UW Health)

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN MEDICAL FOUNDATION INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Marcus Ronald Chacon, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Grifols USA, LLC	$90 Gamunex-C $90
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$79 NURTEC ODT $79

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$169

Biography

Dr. Marcus Chacon specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and practices in Madison, WI. He attended medical school at Medical College of Wisconsin. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin for residency. These areas are among Dr. Chacon's clinical interests: stroke, neurological disorders, and carotid stenosis. In addition to English, Dr. Chacon speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with UW Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.