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Dr. Thomas Panella Plesec, MD

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Specializes in: Pathology

Northeast Ohio Medical University (2004)

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), liver disease

6770 Mayfield Road Mail Code Hc
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

(440) 312-4300

Dr. Thomas Panella Plesec, MD is a pathologist in Mayfield Heights, OH specializing in pathology. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2004 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Panella Plesec, MD is affiliated with Hillcrest Hospital and Cleveland Clinic.

Office Locations

Address:

6770 Mayfield Road Mail Code Hc
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue L25
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Thomas Panella Plesec, MD can help you with:

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.

consultation	60
lab tests	483
second opinions	73

**Gender**
Male	431
Female	502

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	105
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	421
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	80
Less than 65	199

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	22

consultation	56
lab tests	301
second opinions	90

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	567

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	868
Black	125
Hispanic	23
Asian	17
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	476
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	86
Less than 65	190

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	23

consultation	72
lab tests	322
second opinions	134

**Gender**
Male	884
Female	1062

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1656
Black	188
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	916
From 75 to 84	562
85 and over	200
Less than 65	268

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	21

consultation	42
lab tests	286
second opinions	191

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	678
Black	74
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	388
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	91
Less than 65	104

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

**Gender**
Male	510
Female	521

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	835
Black	134
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	514
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	93
Less than 65	152

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	18

consultation	64
lab tests	302
second opinions	48

**Gender**
Male	561
Female	593

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	939
Black	135
Hispanic	26
Asian	13
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	597
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	76
Less than 65	191

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	20

consultation	47
lab tests	242
second opinions	127

**Gender**
Male	576
Female	619

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1005
Black	111
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	636
From 75 to 84	333
85 and over	70
Less than 65	156

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	21

consultation	32
lab tests	210
second opinions	68

**Gender**
Male	455
Female	497

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	785
Black	92
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	48
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	494
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	66
Less than 65	111

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

consultation	38
lab tests	480

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Panella Plesec, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Panella Plesec, MD treated as a pathologist in Mayfield Heights, OH were lab tests, second opinions and consultation.

consultation	51
lab tests	326
second opinions	110

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Panella Plesec, MD.

**Gender**
Female	478
Male	428

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	96
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	755
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	26

**Age**
85 and over	76
75 to 84	249
Less than 65	137
65 to 74	444

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

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	16
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Panella Plesec, MD graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University in 2004. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Pathology - Anatomic & Clinical Pathology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (2004)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2008)

Board Certification: Pathology - Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Panella Plesec, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hillcrest Hospital

Cleveland Clinic

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Biography

Dr. Thomas Plesec is a pathology specialist in Cleveland, OH and Mayfield Heights, OH. He graduated from Northeast Ohio Medical University and then he performed his residency at Cleveland Clinic. His areas of clinical interest consist of gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders) and liver disease. Dr. Plesec is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and Hillcrest Hospital.

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