Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS is a pediatric physiatrist in Boston, MA specializing in pediatric rehabilitation medicine and pediatrics (child & adolescent medicine). She graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS is affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network, Massachusetts General Hospital, CHILDREN'S ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY FOUNDATION INC and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
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Mental Health Issues
Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:
No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:
Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.
Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
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.
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The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS treated during 2021 were depression.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS treated were depression.
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Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences. She completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: MVP Health Care, CIGNA Lifesource, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), Aetna, Railroad Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, MagnaCare, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Fidelis Care, Tufts Health Plan, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, CHAMPVA, Delta Dental, Coventry, Blue California, Anthem, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, First Health, Beech Street, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, WellPoint, WellSense NH, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP), Maine Community Health Options, Medicare ACO, The Vermont Health Plan (TVHP), Optum Rx, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Capital District Physicians' Healthcare Network (CDPHN), WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) / CBA (includes Dental), MassHealth, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, Zelis/Stratose, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (Medicare), Fallon Health, Vermont Blue Advantage, Workers' Comp (VT and NY), EBPA and Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Donna L. Nimec, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Donna Nimec is a medical specialist in pediatric rehabilitation medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Nimec include concussion, spinal cord injury, and cancer. She appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver, Dr. Nimec attended SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences for medical school. She is conversant in Russian. She is professionally affiliated with The University of Vermont Health Network and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Nimec welcomes new patients at her office inBoston, MA as reported by Doctor.com.
