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Dr. Marta Emma Couce, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Neuropathology

University of Santiago de Compostela (1986)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

(216) 844-1100

Dr. Marta Emma Couce, MD, PhD is a neuropathologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in neuropathology. She graduated from University of Santiago de Compostela in 1986 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Marta Emma Couce, MD, PhD is affiliated with University Hospitals and UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC.

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11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106

Some issues Dr. Marta Emma Couce, MD, PhD 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.

consultation	64
lab tests	113

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

consultation	207
lab tests	498
second opinions	24

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	83
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	50
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	29

consultation	142
lab tests	254

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	358

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	298
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	70
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	30

consultation	156
lab tests	288
second opinions	14

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	35
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	28

consultation	149
lab tests	276
second opinions	22

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	25
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	28
Dementia	14
Cancer	32

consultation	107
lab tests	201
second opinions	31

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	21
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	31

consultation	217
lab tests	298
second opinions	23

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	22
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	35

consultation	138
lab tests	254

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	25
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	33

consultation	158
lab tests	379
second opinions	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marta Emma Couce, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marta Emma Couce, MD, PhD treated as a neuropathologist in Cleveland, OH were lab tests, consultation and second opinions.

consultation	148
lab tests	286
second opinions	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marta Emma Couce, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Female	139
Male	137

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	228
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	24
75 to 84	81
Less than 65	41
65 to 74	126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marta Emma Couce, MD, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marta Emma Couce, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	24
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Marta Emma Couce, MD, PhD graduated from University of Santiago de Compostela in 1986. She completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She is certified by the Anatomic Pathology - American Board of Pathology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Santiago de Compostela (1986)

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital (1996)

Board Certification: Anatomic Pathology - American Board of Pathology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marta Emma Couce, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospitals

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC

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Biography

Dr. Marta Couce is a physician who specializes in neuropathology. Dr. Couce (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Spanish, Catalan, and Portuguese. In her practice, she is particularly interested in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). She is professionally affiliated with the University Hospitals. After completing medical school at the University of Santiago de Compostela, she performed her residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

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