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Richard Kent Truslow, PA

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine), Family Medicine, Pediatrics (Child & Adolescent Medicine) and General Practice

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), weight management, musculoskeletal problems, and more.

7030 Pineville - Matthews Road
Charlotte, NC 28226

(704) 667-4150

Richard Kent Truslow, PA is a general practitioner in Charlotte, NC specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine), family medicine, pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine) and general practice. Richard Kent Truslow, PA is affiliated with Atrium Health and SOUTH CHARLOTTE PRIMARY CARE.

Office Locations

Address:

7030 Pineville - Matthews Road
Charlotte, NC 28226

Some issues Richard Kent Truslow, PA can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

doctor visit	19

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	13

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

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	54
doctor visit	195
lab tests	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	12
X-rays	12

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	25
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

blood draw	68
doctor visit	209
lab tests	39

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	25
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

blood draw	66
doctor visit	242
lab tests	39

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	19
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

blood draw	32
doctor visit	124
lab tests	21

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

doctor visit	325
lab tests	70

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Richard Kent Truslow, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Richard Kent Truslow, PA treated as a general practitioner in Charlotte, NC were blood draw, lab tests, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

blood draw	55
doctor visit	186
lab tests	38
thoracic (chest) imaging	12
X-rays	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Richard Kent Truslow, PA.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	52
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	17
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Richard Kent Truslow, PA From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Richard Kent Truslow, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	25
High Cholesterol	13
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	2
Cancer	4

Education & Training

He is certified by the American Academy of Physician Assistants and has a state license in North Carolina.

Board Certification: American Academy of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Richard Kent Truslow, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health

SOUTH CHARLOTTE PRIMARY CARE

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Biography

Mr. Richard Truslow specializes in general practice and family medicine and practices in Charlotte, NC. Areas of expertise for Mr. Truslow include diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), and musculoskeletal problems. Mr. Truslow is professionally affiliated with Atrium Health. He has an open panel in Charlotte, NC according to Atrium Health.