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Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD

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(Dr. Ciaran James Powers, PH.D.)

(143 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Georgetown University School of Medicine (1996 - 2003)

Professional interests include: stroke, fistula, aneurysm, and more.

300 W 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

(614) 366-7744

Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD is a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD is affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC.

Office Locations

300 W 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

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Some issues Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD 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.

In The News

"Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Offering Free Stroke Risk Assessments In May", Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

angiogram

By Affordability:

carotid angiogram

carotid arteriogram

cervicocerebral arteriogram

cervicocerebral angiogram

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD performed more angiogram (angiography) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for carotid angiogram, carotid arteriogram, cervicocerebral arteriogram, and cervicocerebral (head and neck) angiogram that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

carotid arteriogram

cervicocerebral arteriogram

vascular procedures

By Affordability:

cerebral embolization

embolization

spinal embolization

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD performed more carotid arteriogram, cervicocerebral arteriogram, and vascular procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for cerebral embolization, embolization, and spinal embolization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, vascular procedures and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	54
catheterization	16
doctor visit	80
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166
minimally invasive procedures	16
spinal procedures	16
vascular procedures	164

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH during 2013 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
vascular procedures	118

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	52
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	35
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH during 2014 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	71
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
vascular procedures	120

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	53
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH during 2015 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	15
doctor visit	69
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	15
spinal procedures	15
vascular procedures	143

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	136

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	37
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH during 2016 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
vascular procedures	117

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	11
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH during 2017 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	83
minimally invasive procedures	13
spinal procedures	13
vascular procedures	168

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	52
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH during 2018 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	18
doctor visit	71
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	18
spinal procedures	18
vascular procedures	144

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	69

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	49
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH during 2019 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	66
minimally invasive procedures	13
spinal procedures	13
vascular procedures	165

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	72

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	45
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH during 2020 were vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57
vascular procedures	106

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	59

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	11
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	47
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH during 2021 were vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	36
minimally invasive procedures	12
stent placement (stenting)	12
vascular procedures	229

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	63

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	16
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	66
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	44
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH during 2022 were vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	34
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
vascular procedures	94

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	75
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated as a neurosurgeon in Columbus, OH were vascular procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and brain imaging (neuroimaging).

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	54
catheterization	15
doctor visit	64
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56
minimally invasive procedures	14
spinal procedures	15
stent placement (stenting)	12
vascular procedures	142

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	84
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	15
85 and over	3
Less than 65	25
65 to 74	53

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, stroke and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	46
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	9
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Neurological Surgery (2013)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

OSU INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 143 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD from all over the web to help you find the right in Columbus, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Penumbra, Inc.	$594 Apollo $594
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$251 PIPELINE $141	Solitaire $110
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$100 Thrombectomy $100
MicroVention, Inc.	$51 Scepter XC Balloon Catheter $51
Stryker Corporation	$51 Coils $51
Other	$75 Neurovascular Stents $48	Interventional Neurology $27

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$594
Food and Beverage	$529

Research Payments

Dr. Ciaran J. Powers, MD, PhD has received 15 research payments totaling $58,558.

Biography

Dr. Ciaran Powers practices neurosurgery. Dr. Powers is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. He trained at Duke University Medical Center for residency. Areas of expertise for Dr. Powers include fistula, brain aneurysm, and atherosclerosis. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He is professionally affiliated with Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Powers is accepting new patients at his office in Columbus, OH.