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Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD

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(61 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2000)

Professional interests include: diabetes, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, and more.

3 RIVERSIDE CIRCLE
Roanoke, VA 24016

(540) 224-5170

Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD is an internist in Roanoke, VA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center and Carilion Clinic.

Office Locations

Address:

3 RIVERSIDE CIRCLE
Roanoke, VA 24016

Some issues Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

doctor visit	568
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	151

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	29
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

doctor visit	599

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	33
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	612

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	334

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	64
Less than 65	150

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

doctor visit	543

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	34
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

doctor visit	541

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	33
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	525

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	136

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	31
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	584

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	29
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

doctor visit	338

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	26
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

doctor visit	765

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD treated as an internist in Roanoke, VA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	565
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD.

**Gender**
Female	137
Male	118

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	23
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	204
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	27
75 to 84	63
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	103

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2000. He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at Houston (2000)

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: AB Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Medical Center

Carilion Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 61 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ross William Murchison, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Roanoke, VA.

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Biography

Patients rated Dr. Ross Murchison highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Murchison include back pain, type 2 diabetes, and osteoarthritis. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Murchison's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center. Dr. Murchison is professionally affiliated with Carilion Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Roanoke, VA.