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Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD

Accepting New Patients

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: stroke

7330 Southwest 62nd Place Suite 200
South Miami, FL 33143

(305) 465-6378

Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD is a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL specializing in vascular neurology. He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health, First Choice Neurology, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital, NEUROSCIENCE CONSULTANTS LLP and Baptist Health South Florida, Jackson Hospital in Miami.

Office Locations

Baptist Health

7330 Southwest 62nd Place Suite 200
South Miami, FL 33143

(305) 465-6378

(305) 614-6790

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Some issues Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD can help you with:

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. Paul E. Damski, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	375
doctor visit	401
electroencephalography (EEG)	59
emergency care	11
hospital care	241
inpatient care	241
ultrasound (sonogram)	88
vascular procedures	88

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	492
electroencephalography (EEG)	49
emergency care	18
hospital care	305
inpatient care	305
ultrasound (sonogram)	101
vascular procedures	101

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	257
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	126
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	37
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	467
electroencephalography (EEG)	33
emergency care	31
hospital care	217
inpatient care	217
ultrasound (sonogram)	105
vascular procedures	105

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	196
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	132
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	37
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	17
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	412
electroencephalography (EEG)	59
hospital care	211
inpatient care	191
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
outpatient care	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	94
vascular procedures	94

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	574

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	96
Hispanic	444
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	246
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	39
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	45
Dementia	39
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	373
electroencephalography (EEG)	21
hospital care	250
inpatient care	187
outpatient care	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	66
vascular procedures	66

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	32
Hispanic	205
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	124
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	41
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	39
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	48
doctor visit	349
electroencephalography (EEG)	26
hospital care	297
inpatient care	244
outpatient care	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	89
vascular procedures	89

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	310

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	33
Hispanic	251
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	125
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	40
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	344
electroencephalography (EEG)	30
hospital care	272
inpatient care	191
outpatient care	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	90
vascular procedures	90

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	304

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	241
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	126
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	38
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	45
Dementia	42
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	404
electroencephalography (EEG)	64
hospital care	320
inpatient care	228
outpatient care	92
ultrasound (sonogram)	52
vascular procedures	52

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	35
Hispanic	197
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	119
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	37
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	45
Dementia	41
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	299
electroencephalography (EEG)	12
hospital care	235
inpatient care	176
outpatient care	59
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
vascular procedures	32

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	142
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	88
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	44
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD for Medicare patients.

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	13
doctor visit	340
electroencephalography (EEG)	30
hospital care	263
inpatient care	185
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	13
outpatient care	78
ultrasound (sonogram)	42
vascular procedures	42

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	0
Hispanic	150
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	95
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	40
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	45
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	475
electroencephalography (EEG)	35
hospital care	306
inpatient care	198
outpatient care	108
ultrasound (sonogram)	29
vascular procedures	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	257
Black	0
Hispanic	143
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	115
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	44
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	33
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in South Miami, FL were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

brain imaging (neuroimaging)	15
diagnostic procedures	77
doctor visit	396
electroencephalography (EEG)	38
emergency care	20
hospital care	265
inpatient care	214
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	15
outpatient care	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	71
vascular procedures	71

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	214
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	202
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	154
85 and over	117
Less than 65	53
65 to 74	136

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	36
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	35
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He is certified by the Neurology American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (1999)

Board Certification: Neurology American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2002)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health

First Choice Neurology

West Kendall Baptist Hospital

South Miami Hospital

NEUROSCIENCE CONSULTANTS LLP

Baptist Health South Florida, Jackson Hospital in Miami

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD has an average of 2.33 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul E. Damski, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in South Miami, FL.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-26

Dr Damski had been our physician for more than 15 years. He is alway punctual and kind. When required he doesn't hesitate to refer us to other specialists. My husband had a spinal cord issue and was referred to surgical specialist. We highly recommend Dr Damski.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
UCB, Inc.	$1,232 Briviact $746	Vimpat $379	Neupro $80	Cimzia $27
Allergan Inc.	$1,010 BOTOX $563	Botox Therapeutic $133	NAMZARIC $110	BOTOX CHRONIC MIGRAINE $40	VRAYLAR $38	Other $126
Amgen Inc.	$997 Aimovig $939	$58
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$875 COPAXONE $404	AJOVY $208	Zecuity $145	AUSTEDO $107	NUVIGIL $12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$719 Aimovig $415	EXELON PATCH $139	Gilenya $137	KESIMPTA $15	AFINITOR $14
Other	$6,495 Nuedexta $410	GOCOVRI $408	APTIOM $327	BOTOX $286	AVONEX $277	Other $4,788

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,829
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$349
Education	$151

Biography

Dr. Paul Damski sees patients in South Miami, FL. His medical specialty is vascular neurology. He has received a 2.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Damski has a special interest in stroke. He is affiliated with Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital, and Baptist Hospital of Miami. According to First Choice Neurology, Dr. Damski is currently accepting new patients at his office in South Miami, FL. He attended medical school at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Damski trained at Jackson Memorial Medical Center and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He is conversant in Spanish.