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Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT

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Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR)

University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1992)

Professional interests include: thrombocytopenia (low platelet count), urologic (genitourinary) disorders, inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement, and more.

8800 West Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

1-866-680-0505

Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT is a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr). He graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1992 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, Froedtert West Bend Hospital and THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC.

Office Locations

Address:

8800 West Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Address:

8900 West Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Some issues Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT can help you with:

Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a thrombocytopenia, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytopenia can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Many people with thrombocytopenia can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

angioplasty	32
catheterization	97
device removal	30
dialysis access procedures	52
doctor visit	18
minimally invasive procedures	22
vascular procedures	71
X-rays	53

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	15
Less than 65	137

angioplasty	42
catheterization	68
device removal	16
dialysis access procedures	73
doctor visit	16
minimally invasive procedures	11
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	13
vascular procedures	83
X-rays	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	18
Less than 65	123

angioplasty	36
catheterization	43
device removal	18
dialysis access procedures	44
vascular procedures	56
X-rays	45

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	32
Less than 65	190

angioplasty	44
catheterization	31
dialysis access procedures	63
minimally invasive procedures	9
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	11
vascular procedures	94
X-rays	52

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	18
Less than 65	96

catheterization	66
device removal	18
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
vascular procedures	46

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	79
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	22
Less than 65	107

catheterization	56
doctor visit	17
vascular procedures	20

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	21
Less than 65	96

catheterization	25
doctor visit	13
vascular procedures	16

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	69
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	15
Less than 65	83

catheterization	12
vascular procedures	5

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

catheterization	12
vascular procedures	3

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

vascular procedures	5

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	13
Less than 65	34

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT treated as a radiologist in Milwaukee, WI were dialysis access procedures, X-rays, catheterization and vascular procedures.

angioplasty	38
catheterization	47
device removal	20
dialysis access procedures	58
doctor visit	17
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	15
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	12
vascular procedures	45
X-rays	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	71
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	172
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	45
85 and over	15
Less than 65	96
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT From 2013 - 2022

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	16
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT graduated from University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1992. He completed residency at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He is certified by the Vascular and Interventional Radiology Hospice and Palliative Medicine Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1992)

Residency: Loma Linda University Medical Center (1997)

Board Certification: Vascular and Interventional Radiology Hospice and Palliative Medicine Diagnostic Radiology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Froedtert Hospital

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network

Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Froedtert West Bend Hospital

THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$28,220 IN.PACT Admiral $20,748	Catheters $3,750	Plaque Excision $593	IN.PACT AV $488	Endurant $309	Other $2,332
Penumbra, Inc.	$8,944 POD $5,400	Indigo $1,532	Ruby $188	SEPARATOR 3D $114	$1,710
GE Healthcare	$8,874 $8,874
Abbott Laboratories	$8,368 Omnilink Elite vascular stent system $5,636	Supera peripheral stent system $2,583	PERCLOSE PROGLIDE $141	$8
Boston Scientific Corporation	$2,401 GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION $900	TACHY GENERATOR $443	Brady Generator $239	TheraSphere Y90 Glass Microspheres 10 GBq $174	ATHERECTOMY $143	Other $503
Other	$7,470 VISUAL-ICE $1,500	Nellcor $645	OVATION $481	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $385	AI - AAA $369	Other $4,090

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$26,925
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$15,512
Travel and Lodging	$14,421
Food and Beverage	$7,403
Education	$14

Research Payments

Dr. Robert A. Hieb, MD, RVT has received 10 research payments totaling $128,336.

Biography

Dr. Robert Hieb specializes in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR). His areas of expertise include the following: prostate problems, inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement, and portal hypertension. Dr. Hieb is professionally affiliated with Froedtert Hospital. He has an open panel in Milwaukee, WI according to Doctor.com. He attended the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences for medical school and subsequently trained at Loma Linda University Medical Center for residency. Dr. Hieb speaks French.