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Dr. Shaun Sheehan, DO, EMT-HP

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2007)

Professional interests include: stroke, emergency care, abdominal problems

100 Hospital Avenue
Du Bois, PA 15801

(814) 375-3470

Dr. Shaun Sheehan, DO, EMT-HP is an emergency medicine doctor in Du Bois, PA specializing in emergency medicine. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Shaun Sheehan, DO, EMT-HP is affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare and J C BLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Hospital Avenue
Du Bois, PA 15801

Address:

239 Colonnade Boulevard
State College, PA 16803

Address:

620 Howard Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Some issues Dr. Shaun Sheehan, DO, EMT-HP can help you with:

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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

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"https://www.phhealthcare.org/news/penn-highlands-state-college-news/expert-emergency-care-in-centre-county", Penn Highlands Healthcare

emergency care	408

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	97
Less than 65	124

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	44
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

emergency care	702
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	395

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	655
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	138
Less than 65	205

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	38
Dementia	19
Cancer	10

emergency care	906

**Gender**
Male	802
Female	940

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1696
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	504
From 75 to 84	388
85 and over	330
Less than 65	520

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

emergency care	346

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	94
Less than 65	121

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	40
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

emergency care	222

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	121

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	52
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	39
Dementia	26
Cancer	14

emergency care	280

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	170

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	57
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

emergency care	289

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	172

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	58
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	40
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

emergency care	138

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	87

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	24
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

emergency care	342

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shaun Sheehan, DO, EMT-HP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shaun Sheehan, DO, EMT-HP treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Du Bois, PA were emergency care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

emergency care	403
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaun Sheehan, DO, EMT-HP.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	322
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	101
85 and over	85
Less than 65	120
65 to 74	122

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shaun Sheehan, DO, EMT-HP From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shaun Sheehan, DO, EMT-HP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	10
Dementia	17

Education & Training

Dr. Shaun Sheehan, DO, EMT-HP graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. He completed residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia. He is certified by the Emergency Medicine - American College of Emergency Physicians and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2007)

Residency: Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia

Board Certification: Emergency Medicine - American College of Emergency Physicians

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shaun Sheehan, DO, EMT-HP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Penn Highlands Healthcare

J C BLAIR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shaun Sheehan, DO, EMT-HP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$51 XARELTO $34	INVOKANA $16
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$28 CAMZYOS $16	ELIQUIS $12
CSL Behring	$20 Kcentra $20
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$14 ARNUITY $14
Vapotherm Inc	$13 Precision Flow $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$106
Education	$20

Biography

Dr. Shaun Sheehan sees patients in Altoona, PA, Dubois, PA, and State College, PA. His medical specialty is emergency medicine. He attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Sheehan is affiliated with Penn Highlands Healthcare.