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Dr. Timothy Thoits, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Professional interests include: stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), and more.

2750 E Beltline Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

(616) 267-7104

Dr. Timothy Thoits, MD is a neurologist in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease).

Office Locations

Address:

2750 E Beltline Avenue NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Address:

100 MICHIGAN STREET NE ROOM 7251
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Some issues Dr. Timothy Thoits, MD can help you with:

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.

blood draw	166
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	945
electroencephalography (EEG)	56
hospital care	64
injections	35
inpatient care	64
minimally invasive procedures	105

**Gender**
Male	353
Female	511

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	790
Black	45
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	244
85 and over	127
Less than 65	296

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	34
Cancer	9

blood draw	93
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	884
electroencephalography (EEG)	51
hospital care	46
inpatient care	46
minimally invasive procedures	81

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	459

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	730
Black	41
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	112
Less than 65	281

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	38
Cancer	8

doctor visit	62
electroencephalography (EEG)	129
hospital care	592
inpatient care	592

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	596

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	876
Black	108
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	276
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	262
Less than 65	218

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	47
Cancer	14

doctor visit	60
electroencephalography (EEG)	53
hospital care	574
inpatient care	574

**Gender**
Male	179
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	108
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	48
Cancer	16

doctor visit	58
hospital care	503
inpatient care	503

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	29
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	81
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	59
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	52
Cancer	11

doctor visit	72
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	53
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	60
Cancer	13

doctor visit	139

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	40
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	69
Cancer	12

doctor visit	41
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	40
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	24
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	54
Cancer	16

hospital care	306
inpatient care	306

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Timothy Thoits, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Timothy Thoits, MD treated as a neurologist in Grand Rapids, MI were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and minimally invasive procedures.

blood draw	129
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	286
electroencephalography (EEG)	72
hospital care	294
injections	35
inpatient care	294
minimally invasive procedures	93

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy Thoits, MD.

**Gender**
Female	233
Male	163

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	27
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	349
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	82
75 to 84	114
Less than 65	101
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Timothy Thoits, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Timothy Thoits, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, dementia and depression.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	40
Cancer	9

Education & Training

He has a state license in Michigan.

Licensed In: Michigan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Timothy Thoits, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.75 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Timothy Thoits, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Grand Rapids, MI.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$11 APTIOM $11

**Types of Payments**
Education	$11

Research Payments

Dr. Timothy Thoits, MD has received 20 research payments totaling $41,193.

Biography

Dr. Timothy Thoits is a neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. He has a 3.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Clinical interests for Dr. Thoits include migraine, multiple sclerosis (MS), and psychosis. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Thoits is not acceping new patients at this time.