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Dr. Ricardo Cristobal, MD

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Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology

University of Navarra School of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: epilepsy, skull base surgery, syncope (fainting), and more.

1500 S. Main Street Suite 303
Fort Worth, TX 76104

(817) 927-1448

Dr. Ricardo Cristobal, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Fort Worth, TX specializing in otology and neurotology. He graduated from University of Navarra School of Medicine in 1993 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Ricardo Cristobal, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth, Texas Health Care, Baylor Scott & White Health, Texas Health Resources, Medical City Healthcare, THE WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER, Baylor Scott & White Surgicare - Oakmont, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute Medical City Fort Worth, Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort Worth and Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1500 S. Main Street Suite 303
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Address:

6320 Southwest Boulevard Suite 200
Benbrook, TX 76109

Address:

6320 Southwest Boulevard Suite 200
Fort Worth, TX 76109

Some issues Dr. Ricardo Cristobal, 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.

doctor visit	381
ear procedures	19

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	15
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

doctor visit	412
ear procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	28
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

doctor visit	351
ear procedures	16

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	0
Hispanic	52
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	62
Less than 65	100

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

doctor visit	270
ear procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	28
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

doctor visit	134

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	15
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

doctor visit	92
ear procedures	12
implant surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	11
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

doctor visit	197
ear procedures	12
implant surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	15
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

doctor visit	186
ear procedures	30
implant surgery	14

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	15
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

doctor visit	418
ear procedures	40
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ricardo Cristobal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ricardo Cristobal, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Fort Worth, TX were ear procedures, implant surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	273
ear procedures	21
hospital care	13
implant surgery	13
inpatient care	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ricardo Cristobal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	154
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	54
85 and over	18
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	85

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ricardo Cristobal, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	9
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Ricardo Cristobal, MD graduated from University of Navarra School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Otolaryngology- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/Neurotology - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/Neurotology - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Neurotology- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/Neurotology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Navarra School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: Otolaryngology- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/Neurotology - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/Neurotology - American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Neurotology- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery/Neurotology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ricardo Cristobal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth

Texas Health Care

Baylor Scott & White Health

Texas Health Resources

Medical City Healthcare

THE WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER

Baylor Scott & White Surgicare - Oakmont

Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute Medical City Fort Worth

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Hospital - Fort Worth

Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ricardo Cristobal, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TriWest, Medicaid, Cigna, Superior STAR, Superior CHIP, Superior Health Plan, UnitedHealth-Secure Horizons, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (PPO & HSA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group and DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ricardo Cristobal, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TriWest

Medicaid

Cigna

Superior STAR

Superior CHIP

Superior Health Plan

UnitedHealth-Secure Horizons

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (PPO & HSA)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Oticon Medical, LLC	$2,062 PONTO BONE ANCHORED HEARING SYSTEM $2,062
Cochlear Americas	$1,967 Baha $1,854	Osia $52	Nucleus $35	Cochlear Osia OSI200 Implant $25
LivaNova USA, Inc.	$1,680 VNS Therapy $990	VNS Therapy SenTiva Model 1000 Generator $443	VNS - Sentiva $247
Cyberonics, Inc.	$1,334 VNS Therapy $1,334
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.	$895 Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System $836	Inspire $59
Other	$1,100 MED-EL Maestro Cochlear Implant System $259	SCOPIS ENT $174	Propel $147	Biomaterials $65	Sophono $51	Other $404

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,747
Travel and Lodging	$3,290
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$1,000

Biography

Dr. Ricardo Cristobal is an otology and neurotology specialist in Fort Worth, TX and Benbrook, TX. He is affiliated with Medical City Fort Worth, Texas Health Resources, and Baylor Scott & White Health.