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Dr. Susan Allison Ironstone, MD

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Specializes in: Anesthesiology

Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: regional anesthesia, musculoskeletal problems, anesthesia

119 Belmont Street
Worcester, MA 01605

(508) 334-8271

Dr. Susan Allison Ironstone, MD is an anesthesiologist in Worcester, MA specializing in anesthesiology. She graduated from Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Susan Allison Ironstone, MD is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health and UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

119 Belmont Street
Worcester, MA 01605

Address:

151 Main Street
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

Address:

281 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605

Address:

55 Lake Avenue North
Worcester, MA 01655

Some issues Dr. Susan Allison Ironstone, MD can help you with:

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.

injections	7
nerve block	21

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

injections	70
nerve block	158

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	22
Less than 65	178

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

injections	75
nerve block	130

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	14
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

injections	19
nerve block	60

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	42
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	23

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	33
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

nerve block	13

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	83

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	31
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	44
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	75

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	19
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	20

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Allison Ironstone, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan Allison Ironstone, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Worcester, MA were nerve block and injections.

injections	44
nerve block	79

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Allison Ironstone, MD.

**Gender**
Female	98
Male	84

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	18
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	139
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	42
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Allison Ironstone, MD From 2014 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Allison Ironstone, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	10
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Susan Allison Ironstone, MD graduated from Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine in 2009. She completed residency at University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Anesthesiology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine (2009)

Residency: University of Connecticut Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Anesthesiology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Susan Allison Ironstone, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UMass Memorial Medical Center

UMass Memorial Health

UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL GROUP INC

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Biography

Dr. Susan Ironstone is a specialist in anesthesiology. She works in Worcester, MA and Shrewsbury, MA. She has indicated that her clinical interests include musculoskeletal problems and regional anesthesia. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Connecticut, Dr. Ironstone attended medical school at Tel Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Ironstone is affiliated with UMass Memorial Medical Center.