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Dr. Steven James Svabek, DO

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

821 Coral Ridge Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33071

(954) 974-9101

Dr. Steven James Svabek, DO is a spine surgeon in Margate, FL specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Steven James Svabek, DO is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

2964 N State Road 7 Suite 300
Margate, FL 33063

Address:

821 Coral Ridge Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33071

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“Both operations were conducted by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Steven Svabek.”—""An inherent conflict of interest": State medical boards often fail to discipline doctors who hurt their patients", CBS New York, January 2021

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	16
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	44
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

doctor visit	100
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	15
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

doctor visit	85

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	24
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

doctor visit	83
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	17
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	48
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

doctor visit	79
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

doctor visit	97
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	68
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	17
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	22
Cancer	0

doctor visit	41
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	30
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	41
Dementia	39
Cancer	0

doctor visit	31
hospital care	37
inpatient care	37

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	49

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	54
Dementia	38
Cancer	16

doctor visit	160
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	97
inpatient care	97
lower extremity surgery	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven James Svabek, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven James Svabek, DO treated as a spine surgeon in Margate, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	89
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	31
injections	15
inpatient care	31
lower extremity surgery	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven James Svabek, DO.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	52
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	11
75 to 84	18
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	19

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven James Svabek, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven James Svabek, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	20
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Steven James Svabek, DO graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. He has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (1991)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven James Svabek, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven James Svabek, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.	$2,406 $2,406
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$2,290 O-ARM-ST $1,594	PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $349	RIALTO $171	DIVERGENCE-L $142	CD HORIZON $34
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,769 AccuFill $1,152	Spine $570	Spinal Pak 2 $24	Biomet Orthopak $13	Bone Healing $10
SI-Bone, Inc.	$1,068 iFuse Implant $1,068
Stryker Corporation	$307 Axsos $99	MAKOplasty $56	Gamma $40	ADAPT $39	Insignia $32	Other $41
Other	$1,679 Rampart Duo Interbody Fusion system $249	BIOLOGIX Allograft Bone $218	Spine $173	Thoracolumbar $171	Interventional Therapies $159	Other $708

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,134
Education	$2,427
Travel and Lodging	$2,249
Gift	$710

Biography

Dr. Steven Svabek is a spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in Margate, FL and Coral Springs, FL. His clinical interests include musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Svabek is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare. He studied medicine at A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.