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Melinda M. Hendricks-Jones, PA

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Professional interests include: stroke, brain aneurysm, aphasia

2130 W CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 102
Toledo, OH 43606

(419) 291-3900

Melinda M. Hendricks-Jones, PA is in Toledo, OH specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Melinda M. Hendricks-Jones, PA is affiliated with ProMedica, ProMedica Toledo Hospital, ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital, ProMedica Bay Park Hospital, ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital, ProMedica Flower Hospital, ProMedica Memorial Hospital, ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital, ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital and PROMEDICA CENTRAL PHYSICIANS.

Office Locations

Address:

2130 W CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 102
Toledo, OH 43606

Some issues Melinda M. Hendricks-Jones, PA 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	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	51

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	15

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	68
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	40

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	63

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

doctor visit	38
ear procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	50
Dementia	37
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Melinda M. Hendricks-Jones, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Melinda M. Hendricks-Jones, PA treated as in Toledo, OH were ear procedures.

doctor visit	33
ear procedures	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melinda M. Hendricks-Jones, PA.

**Gender**
Female	16
Male	18

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	10
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	10

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melinda M. Hendricks-Jones, PA From 2013 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melinda M. Hendricks-Jones, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	51
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	0
Dementia	7

Education & Training

She has a state license in Ohio.

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Melinda M. Hendricks-Jones, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

ProMedica

ProMedica Toledo Hospital

ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital

ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital

ProMedica Bay Park Hospital

ProMedica Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital

ProMedica Flower Hospital

ProMedica Memorial Hospital

ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital

ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital

PROMEDICA CENTRAL PHYSICIANS

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Melinda M. Hendricks-Jones, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Penumbra, Inc.	$500 Penumbra System $500

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$500

Biography

Ms. Melinda Hendricks-Jones' specialty is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Areas of expertise for Ms. Hendricks-Jones include aphasia, brain aneurysm, and stroke. Her professional affiliations include ProMedica Charles and Virginia Hickman Hospital, ProMedica Bay Park Hospital, and ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital. She welcomes new patients at her office inToledo, OH as reported by Doctor.com.