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Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Oxford University Medical School

Professional interests include: carotid artery disease, pituitary tumor, meningioma, and more.

1072 N Liberty Street Suite 303
Boise, ID 83704

(208) 367-4035

Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD is a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Oxford University Medical School. Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System and SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1072 N Liberty Street Suite 303
Boise, ID 83704

Some issues Dr. Ondrej Choutka, 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.

In The News

“Dr. Ondrej Choutka, a neurosurgeon with Saint Alphonsus, performed a GammaTile treatment on Jan. 5.”—"Saint Alphonsus first in the Northwest to use new radiation cancer treatment", Idaho News, January 2022

“The family of Mr. Myers would also like to extend a special Thank You to Dr. Mary Edgecomb, Dr. Ondrej Choutka, Dr. Kurt Hofman, Dr. Lisa Barker and Community Hospice for all of the wonderful care...”—"Obituaries - 3/19/13 - The Tribune", The Ironton Tribune, March 2013

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	281
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	15

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	134

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	12
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

doctor visit	246
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	116

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	279
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
minimally invasive procedures	19
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	10
upper extremity surgery	19

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	258

**Age**
From 65 to 74	230
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	30
Less than 65	140

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	140
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve procedures	15
upper extremity surgery	16

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	20
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	43
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

doctor visit	141
hospital care	138
inpatient care	138

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	71

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	20
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	28
Cancer	12

doctor visit	88
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	11
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	21
Dementia	22
Cancer	15

doctor visit	31
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	31
Cancer	14

doctor visit	25
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	30
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	30
Cancer	16

doctor visit	94
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Boise, ID were hospital care, inpatient care, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	151
hospital care	54
inpatient care	54
minimally invasive procedures	16
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	10
upper extremity surgery	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	43
85 and over	9
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	67

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	11
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD graduated from Oxford University Medical School. He completed residency at University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Idaho.

Medical School: Oxford University Medical School

Residency: University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Neurological Surgery, Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Idaho

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ondrej Choutka, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Saint Alphonsus Health System

SAINT ALPHONSUS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$1,535 NEURO SPINE ENT $1,488	NEURO $47
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$575 CODMAN HAKIM Precision Valve $363	Instruments-Neurosurgery $112	Neuro-Ultrasonic Aspiration Products $100
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$461 Thinflap $230	1.5mm Neuro $116	Craniomaxillofacial-Neuro $114
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$306 CMF $306
Exelixis Inc.	$135 Cabometyx $135
Other	$883 Vonjo $132	BAVENCIO $125	Erleada $125	OPDIVO $125	Oncology $83	Other $292

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,261
Travel and Lodging	$1,633

Biography

Dr. Ondrej Choutka's specialty is neurosurgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Choutka include spinal cord injury, aneurysm, and vascular malformations. He graduated from Oxford University Medical School. Dr. Choutka trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati for his residency. He is affiliated with Saint Alphonsus Health System.