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Dr. Michael Hartley, MD, FACS

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Specializes in: Vascular Medicine (Blood Vessel Disease) and Vascular Surgery

Mercer University School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: stroke, aneurysm, varicose veins, and more.

1109 Burleyson Road #202
Dalton, GA 30720

(706) 259-3336

Dr. Michael Hartley, MD, FACS is a vascular medicine specialist in Dalton, GA specializing in vascular medicine (blood vessel disease) and vascular surgery. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Michael Hartley, MD, FACS is affiliated with Vitruvian Health and HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1109 Burleyson Road #202
Dalton, GA 30720

Some issues Dr. Michael Hartley, MD, FACS 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.

anastomosis	17
angioplasty	22
catheterization	27
dialysis access procedures	48
doctor visit	559
hospital care	135
inpatient care	135
pelvic imaging	11
vascular procedures	63
X-rays	34

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	19
Less than 65	103

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	58
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

abdominal imaging	267
anastomosis	12
angioplasty	67
catheterization	24
dialysis access procedures	211
doctor visit	833
endarterectomy	17
hospital care	172
inpatient care	172
minimally invasive procedures	28
neck surgery	17
open surgery	29
pelvic imaging	315
stent placement (stenting)	11
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	1430
vascular procedures	2482
X-rays	50

**Gender**
Male	561
Female	611

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1084
Black	45
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	429
From 75 to 84	401
85 and over	111
Less than 65	231

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	49
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

abdominal imaging	276
ablation	36
anastomosis	20
angioplasty	90
catheterization	62
dialysis access procedures	185
doctor visit	856
endarterectomy	11
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
minimally invasive procedures	117
neck surgery	11
pelvic imaging	320
stent placement (stenting)	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	1405
vascular procedures	2572
X-rays	47

**Gender**
Male	1160
Female	1200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2188
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	884
From 75 to 84	774
85 and over	228
Less than 65	474

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	51
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

abdominal imaging	249
anastomosis	17
angioplasty	75
catheterization	55
dialysis access procedures	186
doctor visit	720
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115
minimally invasive procedures	70
pelvic imaging	248
stent placement (stenting)	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	1311
vascular procedures	2335
X-rays	54

**Gender**
Male	613
Female	608

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1131
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	451
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	142
Less than 65	236

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	51
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

abdominal imaging	255
anastomosis	24
angioplasty	16
catheterization	29
dialysis access procedures	158
doctor visit	532
endarterectomy	11
hospital care	90
inpatient care	90
minimally invasive procedures	43
neck surgery	11
open surgery	14
pelvic imaging	254
stent placement (stenting)	28
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	1234
vascular procedures	2165

**Gender**
Male	588
Female	568

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1071
Black	38
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	347
85 and over	146
Less than 65	225

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	51
Dementia	13
Cancer	8

abdominal imaging	201
anastomosis	10
angioplasty	35
catheterization	27
device removal	14
dialysis access procedures	87
doctor visit	1395
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78
minimally invasive procedures	86
pelvic imaging	200
stent placement (stenting)	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	846
vascular procedures	1480

**Gender**
Male	506
Female	481

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	913
Black	32
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	126
Less than 65	184

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	50
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

abdominal imaging	170
angioplasty	73
catheterization	39
dialysis access procedures	97
doctor visit	1109
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
minimally invasive procedures	116
pelvic imaging	169
stent placement (stenting)	27
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	851
vascular procedures	1546

**Gender**
Male	503
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	905
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	363
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	111
Less than 65	182

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	51
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

abdominal imaging	153
angioplasty	33
catheterization	24
dialysis access procedures	90
doctor visit	486
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
minimally invasive procedures	66
pelvic imaging	152
stent placement (stenting)	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	771
vascular procedures	1334

**Gender**
Male	430
Female	393

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	748
Black	31
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	277
85 and over	93
Less than 65	130

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	53
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

abdominal imaging	291
angioplasty	71
catheterization	63
dialysis access procedures	135
doctor visit	845
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144
minimally invasive procedures	146
pelvic imaging	290
stent placement (stenting)	76
ultrasound (sonogram)	1409
vascular procedures	2521

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Hartley, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Hartley, MD, FACS treated as a vascular medicine specialist in Dalton, GA were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging and pelvic imaging.

abdominal imaging	232
ablation	36
anastomosis	16
angioplasty	56
catheterization	40
device removal	14
dialysis access procedures	135
doctor visit	816
endarterectomy	13
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
minimally invasive procedures	88
neck surgery	13
open surgery	22
pelvic imaging	218
stent placement (stenting)	36
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	1157
vascular procedures	1843
X-rays	46

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Hartley, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Female	450
Male	452

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	833
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	97
75 to 84	292
Less than 65	176
65 to 74	336

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Hartley, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Hartley, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	7
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Hartley, MD, FACS graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Greenville Health System. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - General Vascular Surgery and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Greenville Health System

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - General Vascular Surgery

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Hartley, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vitruvian Health

HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$7,567 AX Angiography Fluoroscopy Radiology Systems $6,970	AX - Angiography Fluoroscopy-Radiology Systems $538	US - Ultrasound Systems $31	Artis Q $28
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$2,566 HawkOne $1,866	IN.PACT Admiral $285	Endurant $281	EverFlex $26	ClosureFast $25	Other $82
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$1,290 VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis $424	TIGRIS Stent $280	PROPATEN Vascular Graft $161	ACUSEAL Vascular Graft $145	GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis $93	Other $188
ShockWave Medical, Inc	$1,149 SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $825	Vascular Lithotripsy $311	SHOCKWAVE INTRAVASCULAR LITHOTRIPSY (IVL) SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2+ CORONARY $14
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.	$1,118 Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System $1,076	Diamondback Peripheral $42
Other	$4,352 AFX $959	Vascular $236	GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION $191	XARELTO $185	EKOSONIC $175	Other $2,606

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$9,106
Food and Beverage	$8,937

Biography

Dr. Michael Hartley, who practices in Dalton, GA, is a medical specialist in vascular surgery and vascular medicine (blood vessel disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Hartley include peripheral artery disease (PAD), abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), and stroke. Dr. Hartley studied medicine at Mercer University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Vitruvian Health. He has an open panel in Dalton, GA according to Doctor.com.

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Hartley, MD, FACS From 2013 - 2021

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