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Dr. Peter Burns Theiss, MD is a neurosurgeon in Mansfield, TX specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Peter Burns Theiss, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System and Baylor Scott & White Health.
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:
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.
Dr. Peter Burns Theiss, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: University of Illinois at Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (2024)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Peter Burns Theiss, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Superior CHIP, Superior Health Plan, Parkland Community Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, HealthSpring, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Blue Choice, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart GEPO, Employers Health Network, Aetna PPO, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, BCBS My Blue Health Marketplace Exchange, ProCare Advantage, Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Buc-ee's, Traditional Medicare-Dallas County, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Traditional Medicare-Tarrant County, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Aetna Whole Health Texas Health, Christian Healthcare Ministries, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Healthcare Highways, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Sana Benefits, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Tower Extrusions, BCBS Health Select POS, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Velocity National Provider Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan Marketplace Exchange, BCBS Blue Advantage HMO Marketplace Exchange, BCBS Blue Premier HMO, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, 90 Degree PPO, EVRY Healthcare, Medical Cost Containment Professionals, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, BCBS High Performance PPO Network, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, BCBS Blue Essentials HMO, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan HMO/PPO, Coral Unity National Provider Network, Imperial Health Marketplace Exchange and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Peter Burns Theiss, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$588
TRUFILL $392 |
EMBOTRAP $196 |
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NEUROFORM EZ 3 $435 |
Core $27 |
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Optima Coil System $263 |
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PIPELINE $173 |
SOLITAIRE X $46 |
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$490
Neuro Plating System $167 |
Excelsius GPS $83 |
ZOOM 7X CATHETER $36 |
ZOOM 88-T LARGE DISTAL PLATFORM $29 |
CGuard Prime Carotid Stent System $23 |
Other $152 |
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Peter Theiss, MD, is a neurosurgeon who specializes in vascular neurosurgery, which is the treatment of blood vessel diseases in the brain and spinal cord. This includes treatment of stroke, brain aneurysms, cerebral and spinal vascular malformations, and related problems. Dr Theiss is trained in traditional surgical treatment for these disorders, as well as endovascular neurosurgery, which comprises minimally invasive treatments performed from within the blood vessels. Dr Theiss earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Languages and Literatures from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. He then received his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, New York.
