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Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: back pain, stroke, spasticity, and more.

111 Highway 70 E
Dickson, TN 37055

(615) 326-2295

Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD is a physiatrist in Dickson, TN specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD is affiliated with TriStar Health, TriStar Skyline Medical Center and POST-ACUTE PHYSICIANS OF TENNESSEE PLLC.

Office Locations

111 Highway 70 E
Dickson, TN 37055

(615) 326-2295

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TriStar Skyline Medical Center

3441 Dickerson Pike
Nashville, TN 37207

(615) 769-2000

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391 Wallace Road
Nashville, TN 37211

(615) 781-4000

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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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD treated as a physiatrist in Dickson, TN during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	158
hospital care	1599
inpatient care	1599

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD treated as a physiatrist in Dickson, TN during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73
hospital care	1622
inpatient care	1622

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	62
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	37
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	50
Dementia	20
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD treated as a physiatrist in Dickson, TN during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1365
inpatient care	1365

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	42
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	50
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD treated as a physiatrist in Dickson, TN during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57
hospital care	1437
inpatient care	1437

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	164
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	108
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD treated as a physiatrist in Dickson, TN during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1701
inpatient care	1701

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	42
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	37
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	55
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD treated as a physiatrist in Dickson, TN during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1341
inpatient care	1341

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	20
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	54
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD treated as a physiatrist in Dickson, TN during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1194
inpatient care	1194

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	23
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	56
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD treated as a physiatrist in Dickson, TN during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1237
inpatient care	1237

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	19
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	56
Dementia	21
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD treated as a physiatrist in Dickson, TN during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	1164
inpatient care	1164

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	15
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	34
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	50
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD treated as a physiatrist in Dickson, TN during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	929
inpatient care	929

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	23
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	56
Dementia	28
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD treated as a physiatrist in Dickson, TN during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	767
inpatient care	767

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	22
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	53
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	53
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD treated as a physiatrist in Dickson, TN were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	96
hospital care	1305
inpatient care	1305

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	183
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	72
85 and over	34
Less than 65	39
65 to 74	86

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	35
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD graduated from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (1988)

Residency: Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals (1992)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Health

TriStar Skyline Medical Center

POST-ACUTE PHYSICIANS OF TENNESSEE PLLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$123 Thrombectomy $123
Allergan Inc.	$33 BOTOX $33
Merz North America, Inc.	$22 Xeomin $22
Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$18 Nuedexta $18
Mallinckrodt LLC	$15 GABLOFEN $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$212

Biography

Dr. Robert Serro is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Dr. Serro's areas of clinical interest consist of back pain, spasticity, and stroke. He is affiliated with TriStar Skyline Medical Center. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Tufts University, Dr. Serro attended Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school.

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Serro, MD From 2012 - 2022

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