Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > FL Providers > Anesthesiologists

Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Professional interests include: hip pain, chronic pain, general anesthesia, and more.

1600 Sw Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

(352) 265-0077

Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD is an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL specializing in anesthesiology and pain medicine. Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD is affiliated with UF Health.

Office Locations

1600 Sw Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610

(352) 265-0077

open_in_new

Some issues Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

In The News

"UF Health researchers receive NIH grants to help combat the opioid crisis", UF Health

"Peggy s story: Finding relief from chronic pain", UF Health

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated as an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2012 were injections, hospital care, inpatient care and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	244
hospital care	63
injections	70
inpatient care	63
nerve block	52
pain management	52
spinal procedures	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated as an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2013 were pain management, spinal procedures, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	283
hospital care	58
injections	59
inpatient care	58
nerve block	36
pain management	59
spinal procedures	59

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	19
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	48
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated as an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2014 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	212
hospital care	15
injections	60
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	13
nerve block	26
nerve procedures	13
pain management	56
spinal procedures	43

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	16
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated as an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2015 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	382
injections	129
minimally invasive procedures	98
nerve block	65
nerve procedures	98
pain management	201
spinal procedures	103

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	268
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	558
Black	106
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	268
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	50
Less than 65	210

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated as an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2016 were pain management, nerve procedures, minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	302
injections	82
minimally invasive procedures	105
nerve block	52
nerve procedures	105
pain management	187
spinal procedures	82

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	204

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	28
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated as an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2017 were pain management, nerve procedures, minimally invasive procedures and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	286
injections	45
minimally invasive procedures	82
nerve block	18
nerve procedures	82
pain management	127
spinal procedures	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	18
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated as an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2018 were pain management, nerve procedures, minimally invasive procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	302
injections	88
minimally invasive procedures	119
nerve block	51
nerve procedures	119
pain management	195
spinal procedures	72

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	20
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated as an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2019 were pain management, injections, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	428
injections	93
minimally invasive procedures	84
nerve block	54
nerve procedures	84
pain management	166
spinal procedures	82

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	297
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	34
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated as an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2020 were pain management, injections, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	428
injections	98
minimally invasive procedures	91
nerve block	39
nerve procedures	91
pain management	163
spinal procedures	72

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	31
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated as an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2021 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	17
doctor visit	402
injections	101
minimally invasive procedures	60
nerve block	49
nerve procedures	60
pain management	144
spinal procedures	84

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	27
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated as an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL during 2022 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	21
doctor visit	363
injections	81
minimally invasive procedures	49
nerve block	38
nerve procedures	49
pain management	109
spinal procedures	60

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	241
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	18
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated as an anesthesiologist in Gainesville, FL were pain management, injections, nerve procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

aspiration	21
decompression surgery	11
doctor visit	330
hospital care	45
injections	82
inpatient care	45
minimally invasive procedures	77
nerve block	43
nerve procedures	77
pain management	132
spinal procedures	68

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	39
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	250
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	85
85 and over	23
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	126

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Residency: University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals (2010)

Board Certification: Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UF Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$642 Interventional Therapies $642
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$584 Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $332	ADAPTIVESTIM $149	RESTORE $104
Abbott Laboratories	$313 Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs $152	DRG IPGs $130	Prodigy Family of SCS IPGs $19	THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $14
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$304 Prodigy and Prodigy MRI $162	Neuro-Chronic Pain $142
Nevro Corp	$172 Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $172
Other	$284 Freedom SCS $62	GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT $60	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $39	SYNCHROMEDII $37	SPINEJACK $14	Other $73

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,740
Travel and Lodging	$559

Research Payments

Dr. Rene Przkora, MD, FASA, PhD has received 229 research payments totaling $636,786.

Biography

Dr. Rene Przkora specializes in anesthesiology and pain medicine and practices in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Przkora's clinical interests include cervical herniated disc, leg pain, and general anesthesia. He is professionally affiliated with UF Health. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of Florida Health Science Center.