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Renee M. Gazda

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: asthma, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), skin issues, and more.

2000 West Bethany Home Road Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85015

(602) 246-5525

Renee M. Gazda is a family medicine practitioner in Phoenix, AZ specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Renee M. Gazda is affiliated with Abrazo Health and MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY.

Office Locations

Address:

2000 West Bethany Home Road Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85015

Some issues Renee M. Gazda can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

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.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

hospital care	163
inpatient care	163

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	15
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	39
Dementia	22
Cancer	29

doctor visit	476
lab tests	18
preventive care	25
vaccines	27

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	28
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	17
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

doctor visit	962
preventive care	79
vaccines	81

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	600

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	870
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	494
From 75 to 84	310
85 and over	90
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

cardiac procedures	38
doctor visit	989
lab tests	41
preventive care	126
vaccines	89

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	335

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	47
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

blood draw	147
cardiac procedures	19
doctor visit	878
lab tests	46
preventive care	117
vaccines	99

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	40
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

blood draw	537
cardiac procedures	17
doctor visit	978
lab tests	46
preventive care	156
vaccines	128

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

blood draw	279
doctor visit	617
lab tests	24

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	385
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	48
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

blood draw	29
doctor visit	65

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

blood draw	48
doctor visit	136

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Renee M. Gazda for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Renee M. Gazda treated as a family medicine practitioner in Phoenix, AZ were blood draw, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

blood draw	208
cardiac procedures	24
doctor visit	638
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
lab tests	35
preventive care	102
vaccines	85

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Renee M. Gazda.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	299
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	101
85 and over	26
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	179

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Renee M. Gazda From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Renee M. Gazda treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Renee M. Gazda graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Renee M. Gazda is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Abrazo Health

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Renee M. Gazda. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Halyard Health, Inc.	$164 CHRONIC PAIN RADIOFREQ PRODUCTS $164
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$136 BELSOMRA $136
Amgen Inc.	$92 Repatha $75	Prolia $16
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$91 Vesicare $91
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$63 SYMBICORT $46	BYDUREON PEN $17
Other	$263 XARELTO $24	NovoLog $23	FLOVENT $22	CIALIS $18	STIOLTO $17	Other $159

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$808

Biography

Dr. Renee Gazda practices family medicine in Phoenix, AZ. Her clinical interests include diabetes management, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), and acne. Dr. Gazda is professionally affiliated with Abrazo Health. She studied medicine at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.