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Dr. Pablo Valdes Barrera, MD is a neurosurgeon in Cooperstown, NY specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Monterrey Faculty of Medicine in 2016 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Pablo Valdes Barrera, MD is affiliated with University of Rochester Medical Center, Bassett Medical Center, Bassett Healthcare Network and UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER NEUROSURGERY GROUP.
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.
Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.
Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.
Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.
Dr. Pablo Valdes Barrera, MD graduated from University of Monterrey Faculty of Medicine in 2016. He completed residency at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel, Neurosurgery. He has a state license in New York.
Medical School: University of Monterrey Faculty of Medicine (2016)
Residency: Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel, Neurosurgery
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Pablo Valdes Barrera, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare Medicare Advantage, EmblemHealth, Fidelis Care, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, MVP Health Care, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Empire Plan for NYS Employees (NYSHIP), Univera, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), Excellus BCBS, Martin’s Point, Blue Shield of Northeastern NY - HealthNow (BSNENY) and Veterans Health Administration (VA approval required for all services).
According to our sources, Dr. Pablo Valdes Barrera, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Pablo Valdes Barrera, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$836
NEUROFORM EZ 3 $669 |
SURPASS EVOLVE $167 |
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$330
AXIUM PRIMETM $152 |
UNID_PASS $135 |
PIPELINE $24 |
$19 |
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$158
Excelsius GPS $105 |
SABLE $53 |
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$95
Velys $95 |
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Dr. Pablo Valdes specializes in neurosurgery. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Valdes's hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Rochester Medical Center and Bassett Healthcare Network. He is a graduate of the University of Monterrey Faculty of Medicine. He appears to be in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Fidelis Care, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to University of Rochester Medical Center, Dr. Valdes is currently accepting new patients at his office in.
