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Dr. Thomas Carll Schermerhorn, MD

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Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Wayne State University School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: stroke, scoliosis, neck pain, and more.

1221 SIXTH STREET SUITE 300
Traverse City, MI 49684

(231) 392-0640

Dr. Thomas Carll Schermerhorn, MD is a neurosurgeon in Traverse City, MI specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Carll Schermerhorn, MD is affiliated with MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER.

Office Locations

Address:

1221 SIXTH STREET SUITE 300
Traverse City, MI 49684

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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.

decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	317
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	39

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	20
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	315
hospital care	144
inpatient care	144
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	28

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	306
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	36
Less than 65	84

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

decompression surgery	18
doctor visit	368
hospital care	91
inpatient care	91
nerve procedures	18
spinal procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	286

**Age**
From 65 to 74	242
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	44
Less than 65	134

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	366
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
nerve procedures	16
spinal procedures	13

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	151

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	25
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	372
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
nerve procedures	15
spinal procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	26
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

doctor visit	324
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	24
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	323
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	116
85 and over	24
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

doctor visit	205
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	230
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	25
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

doctor visit	513
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Carll Schermerhorn, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Carll Schermerhorn, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Traverse City, MI were hospital care, inpatient care, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	13
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	345
hospital care	71
inpatient care	71
nerve procedures	17
spinal procedures	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Carll Schermerhorn, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	177
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	82
85 and over	22
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	119

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Carll Schermerhorn, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas Carll Schermerhorn, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Carll Schermerhorn, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1998. He has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1998)

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Carll Schermerhorn, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Globus Medical, Inc.	$10,677 Spine $10,677
Stryker Corporation	$60 New Product Development $41	NSE Sonopet $19
Alphatec Spine, Inc	$54 Arsenal $54
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$18 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $18
Boston Scientific Corporation	$13 WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16 $13
Other	$13 PIVOX Oblique Lateral Spinal System $13

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,225
Travel and Lodging	$2,095
Food and Beverage	$514

Biography

Dr. Thomas Schermerhorn's medical specialty is neurosurgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Schermerhorn include back pain, scoliosis, and neck pain. He attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Schermerhorn's office in Traverse City, MI.

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