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Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO

Accepting New Patients

(Dr. Richard Ryan Truxillo, MD)

(11 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: stroke, pregnancy, diabetes, and more.

2145 Mount Pleasant Boulevard
Roanoke, VA 24014

(540) 427-9200

Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO is a family medicine practitioner in Roanoke, VA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center and Carilion Clinic.

Office Locations

Address:

2145 Mount Pleasant Boulevard
Roanoke, VA 24014

Some issues Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

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	369
hospital care	188
inpatient care	188

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	17
Less than 65	178

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	325
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	17
Less than 65	165

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

doctor visit	248
hospital care	124
inpatient care	124

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	260

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	248

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

doctor visit	244
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	14
Less than 65	118

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	48
Dementia	15
Cancer	6

doctor visit	205
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	12
Less than 65	99

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	41
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

doctor visit	286

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	13
Less than 65	124

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

doctor visit	232

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	15
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

doctor visit	49

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	103

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Roanoke, VA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	231
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Female	122
Male	82

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	145
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	23
Less than 65	103
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	5
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO graduated from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He is certified by the Board Certification: AB Family Medicine - Family Medicine and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (2011)

Residency: Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Board Certification: Board Certification: AB Family Medicine - Family Medicine

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Medical Center

Carilion Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard R. Ryan Truxillo, MD, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Roanoke, VA.

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Biography

Dr. Richard Truxillo is a specialist in family medicine in Roanoke, VA. His areas of expertise include the following: pain, heart failure, and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Truxillo is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center. He attended medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Roanoke, VA.