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Dr. Matt W. Szymaszek, DO

(Dr. Matthew W. Szymaszek, DO)

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2013)
Professional interests include: lung issues, intensive care
1400 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Dr. Matt W. Szymaszek, DO is an emergency medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in emergency medicine. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Matt W. Szymaszek, DO is affiliated with UCHealth and Pulmonary Associates.

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Office Locations

Address:

1400 E. Boulder Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Address:

400 W 16th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003

Some issues Dr. Matt W. Szymaszek, DO can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matt W. Szymaszek, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matt W. Szymaszek, DO treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Colorado Springs, CO were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

catheterization 34
emergency care 25
hospital care 249
inpatient care 249
resuscitation 14
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matt W. Szymaszek, DO.

Gender
Male 17
Female 16
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 24
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 4
Other
Age
75 to 84 9
85 and over 3
Less than 65 7
65 to 74 13

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matt W. Szymaszek, DO From 2019 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matt W. Szymaszek, DO treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 15
High Cholesterol 12
Stroke 4
Ischemic Heart Disease 11
Depression 8
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 9
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Cancer 2
Dementia 5

Education & Training

Dr. Matt W. Szymaszek, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013. He completed residency at Jefferson Health - Northeast. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2013)

Residency: Jefferson Health - Northeast (2018)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matt W. Szymaszek, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCHealth
Pulmonary Associates

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Matt W. Szymaszek, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Pfizer Inc. $125 ELIQUIS
$125
GE Healthcare $18
$18
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $143

Biography

Dr. Matt Szymaszek is an emergency medicine specialist. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Szymaszek include intensive care, internal medicine, and lung issues. He is professionally affiliated with UCHealth and Pulmonary Associates. He is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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