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Dr. Sekinat K. McCormick, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in San Antonio, TX specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2007 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Sekinat K. McCormick, MD is affiliated with University Health, Baptist Health System, CHRISTUS Health, UT Health San Antonio and Baptist Hospital.
4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
8300 Floyd Curl Drive Floor 3 Suite 3b
San Antonio, TX 78229
903 W. Martin Street
San Antonio, TX 78207
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Dr. Sekinat K. McCormick, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2007. She completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (2007)
Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Sekinat K. McCormick, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sekinat K. McCormick, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Superior Health Plan, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Humana PPO, Coventry HMO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Prime Health, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Coventry PPO, Coventry Workers' Compensation, Three Rivers, Humana HMO, Aetna, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Molina Healthcare, HealthSmart, Aetna EPO, First Health, Aetna PPO, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Interlink - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance, Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial, Insurance Accepted, OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY, Scott & White Health Plan - HMO, Gonzaba Medical Group - Transplant ONLY, Universal Benefits Consortium - Brokerage Firm (School Districts), University of Incarnate Word (Gilsbar) - Direct Employer, Scott & White Health Plan - PPO, Tokio Marine - Transplant, 90 Degree Benefits - Commercial, 6 Degrees - Transplant, LifeTrac - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Velocity National Provider Network - Wrap Network, Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - PPO, Entrust - TPA, EBSO - TPA and Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Sekinat K. McCormick, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Sekinat K. McCormick, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 26 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sekinat K. McCormick, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Antonio, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sekinat K. McCormick, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,700
Spine $1,896 |
Thoracolumbar $183 |
EXPert Nail $163 |
Foot Osteotomy Wedge System $155 |
CANNULATED SCREWS $113 |
Other $190 |
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$2,097
SERRATO $1,037 |
MESA $620 |
Axsos $172 |
Slingshot $157 |
MESA RAIL $112 |
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$2,081
MESA Spinal System $2,081 |
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$1,699
SHILLA $1,467 |
SYNCHROMED $111 |
O-ARM-Spine $75 |
PlasmaBlade $20 |
CLYDESDALE $15 |
Other $10 |
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$1,480
Orthopedics-External Fixation $757 |
Ring - TRUELOK $723 |
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$3,353
MAGEC $955 |
Trauma Limb Restoration $891 |
CellerateRx $281 |
CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $241 |
Spine $124 |
Other $860 |
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| $4,511 | |
| $47 |
Dr. Sekinat McCormick sees patients in San Antonio, TX. Her medical specialty is pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Patients rated Dr. McCormick highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. McCormick include frozen shoulder, arm fracture, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. Her professional affiliations include the University Health, CHRISTUS Health, and UT Health San Antonio. Aetna EPO, Blue California, and HealthSmart are among the insurance carriers that Dr. McCormick honors. According to UT Health San Antonio, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in San Antonio, TX. She attended medical school at Howard University College of Medicine. Her residency was performed at Howard University Hospital and a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
