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Dr. Silviu Alexandru Locovei, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

1535 Gull Road #105
Kalamazoo, MI 49048

(269) 385-9900

Dr. Silviu Alexandru Locovei, MD is a gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, MI specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Silviu Alexandru Locovei, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Borgess Hospital and ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP PROMED.

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1234 Napier Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085

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1535 Gull Road #105
Kalamazoo, MI 49048

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

hospital care	192
inpatient care	180
outpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	52
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	50
Dementia	33
Cancer	11

hospital care	259
inpatient care	221
outpatient care	38

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	106

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	51
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	49
Dementia	34
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	129
gastrointestinal procedures	184
hospital care	259
inpatient care	260
minimally invasive procedures	183
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	129

**Gender**
Male	286
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	110
Less than 65	154

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	313

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	498
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	77
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	19
chemotherapy	19
diagnostic procedures	337
doctor visit	316
gastrointestinal procedures	409
hospital care	191
inpatient care	192
minimally invasive procedures	428
preventive care	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	337

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	298

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	485
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	43
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	30
chemotherapy	30
diagnostic procedures	301
doctor visit	371
gastrointestinal procedures	367
hospital care	166
injections	14
inpatient care	167
minimally invasive procedures	397
preventive care	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	301

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	49
Less than 65	114

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	144
doctor visit	160
gastrointestinal procedures	178
hospital care	187
inpatient care	188
minimally invasive procedures	177
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	144

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	52
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	36
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	121
doctor visit	140
gastrointestinal procedures	134
hospital care	123
inpatient care	124
minimally invasive procedures	133
preventive care	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	121

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	53
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	23
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

aspiration	17
diagnostic procedures	386
doctor visit	251
gastrointestinal procedures	518
hospital care	342
image guided procedures	17
inpatient care	343
minimally invasive procedures	517
minor procedures	17
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	386
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Silviu Alexandru Locovei, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Silviu Alexandru Locovei, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Saint Joseph, MI were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

anastomosis	11
aspiration	17
balloon dilation	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	24
catheterization	11
chemotherapy	24
diagnostic procedures	242
doctor visit	227
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	330
hospital care	229
image guided procedures	17
injections	14
inpatient care	224
minimally invasive procedures	337
minor procedures	17
outpatient care	25
preventive care	28
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	242
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Silviu Alexandru Locovei, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	26
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	264
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	88
85 and over	44
Less than 65	68
65 to 74	126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Silviu Alexandru Locovei, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Silviu Alexandru Locovei, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	10
Dementia	15

Education & Training

He completed residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and has a state license in Illinois.

Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Silviu Alexandru Locovei, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

Ascension Borgess Hospital

ASCENSION MEDICAL GROUP PROMED

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Silviu Alexandru Locovei, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$1,278 Humira $730	Mavyret $187	Viekira $175	Creon $155	Moderiba $24	Other $8
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$241 REMICADE $183	SIMPONI $45	STELARA $12
UCB, Inc.	$187 Cimzia $187
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$165 ENTYVIO $114	AMITIZA $30	MOTEGRITY $21
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$125 Epclusa $125
Other	$743 STELARA $120	Epclusa $100	Bravo $70	XIFAXAN $51	ENTYVIO $34	Other $369

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,549
Education	$190

Biography

Dr. Silviu Locovei is a Kalamazoo, MI physician who specializes in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Locovei (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Romanian and French. In his practice, he is particularly interested in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). He is professionally affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Miami, Dr. Locovei attended the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine.