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Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD

Accepting New Patients

(39 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Nebraska College of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: scoliosis, spinal cord injury, kyphosis, and more.

6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016

(614) 814-7777

Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD is a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221

Address:

543 Taylor Avenue
Columbus, OH 43203

Address:

6700 University Boulevard
Dublin, OH 43016

Some issues Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD can help you with:

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:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

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.

doctor visit	80

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	96

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

doctor visit	12

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
doctor visit	102
spinal procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	30
Dementia	15
Cancer	9

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	36
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	164
neck surgery	23
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	53

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	88

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	34
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
decompression surgery	9
doctor visit	188
neck surgery	9
nerve procedures	9
spinal procedures	38

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	20
decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	137
neck surgery	9
nerve procedures	10
spinal procedures	52

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	93

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	29
doctor visit	312
neck surgery	9
spinal procedures	53

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH were spinal procedures, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), neck surgery and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	25
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	143
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	11
spinal procedures	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD.

**Gender**
Female	48
Male	48

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	59
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	26
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	5
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine (2009)

Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery (2020)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.31 out of 5 stars based on 39 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$29,092 UNID_PASS $8,917	CD HORIZON SPINAL SYSTEM $4,957	ADAPTIX INTERBODY SYSTEM WITH TITAN NANOLOCK SURFACE TECHNOLOGY $994	MAZOR X SYSTEM $408	INFUSE BONE GRAFT $402	Other $13,416
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$18,462 CD HORIZON $7,327	MazorX - Renaissance $1,287	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $121	Infuse $111	INFINITY OCT System $101	Other $9,514
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$14,786 EXPEDIUM $10,732	SYNAPSE $4,020	VIPER $34
DePuy Synthes Products LLC	$4,427 $4,427
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,581 Spine $1,444	EXPEDIUM $623	Thoracolumbar $132	CONDUIT $91	ACF $84	Other $207
Other	$2,780 Spine $1,981	Pulse $170	SPINE TRUSS SYSTEM $137	Brigade $122	ES2 $122	Other $248

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$36,801
Travel and Lodging	$14,281
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$12,325
Food and Beverage	$8,720

Research Payments

Dr. Stephanus Van Wyk Viljoen, MD has received 31 research payments totaling $190,571.

Biography

Dr. Stephanus Viljoen practices neurosurgery in Columbus, OH and Dublin, OH. His clinical interests include strains, scoliosis, and spinal cord injury. Dr. Viljoen is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Dr. Viljoen welcomes new patients at his office inDublin, OH as reported by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.