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Dr. Tracy Elizabeth Shannon, PSYD

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Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: neuropsychological testing, stroke, rehabilitation, and more.

480 Medical Center Drive
Columbus, OH 43210

(614) 293-4869

Dr. Tracy Elizabeth Shannon, PSYD is a psychologist in Columbus, OH specializing in psychology. Dr. Tracy Elizabeth Shannon, PSYD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, LLC.

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480 Medical Center Drive
Columbus, OH 43210

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Some issues Dr. Tracy Elizabeth Shannon, PSYD 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.

health and behavior assessment	23

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	24
Less than 65	76

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	63
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	53
Dementia	34
Cancer	0

health and behavior assessment	34
mental health therapy	14

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	13
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	60
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	46
Dementia	66
Cancer	10

health and behavior assessment	44
mental health therapy	51

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	55
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	66
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	47
Dementia	66
Cancer	15

health and behavior assessment	21
mental health therapy	61

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	74
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	72
Cancer	0

health and behavior assessment	32

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	60
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	64
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	51
Dementia	62
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	68
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	50
Dementia	68
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	9

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tracy Elizabeth Shannon, PSYD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tracy Elizabeth Shannon, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Columbus, OH were mental health therapy and health and behavior assessment.

health and behavior assessment	30
mental health therapy	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracy Elizabeth Shannon, PSYD.

**Gender**
Female	30
Male	39

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	57
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	3
75 to 84	9
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	26

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tracy Elizabeth Shannon, PSYD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tracy Elizabeth Shannon, PSYD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	36
Cancer	2

Education & Training

She is certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology and has a state license in Michigan.

Board Certification: American Board of Professional Psychology (2016)

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tracy Elizabeth Shannon, PSYD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, LLC

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Biography

Dr. Tracy Shannon specializes in psychology. Her areas of expertise consist of neuropsychological testing, stroke, and psychology. Dr. Shannon is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She welcomes new patients at her office in as reported by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.