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Dr. Steven David Gibbons, MD is a pediatric orthopedist in New Orleans, LA specializing in pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Steven David Gibbons, MD is affiliated with UT Health San Antonio, University Health and THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO.
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.
Dr. Steven David Gibbons, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Louisiana.
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals (2015)
Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Licensed In: Louisiana
Dr. Steven David Gibbons, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Steven David Gibbons, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Prime Health, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Humana HMO, Galaxy Health Network, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Coventry HMO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Three Rivers Provider Network PPO, Coventry PPO, Coventry Workers' Compensation, HealthSpring, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, WellPoint, HealthSmart, Humana PPO, Superior Health Plan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY, Zelis - Commercial, Group and Pension Administrators - GPA, CHAMPVA - Governmental, Curative - Commercial, Administrative Concepts - Commercial, Scott & White Health Plan - HMO, Ancira Enterprises, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance, Entrust - TPA, Aetna - Transplant ONLY, Tokio Marine - Transplant, 6 Degrees - Transplant, SANA Benefits - Commercial, Aetna - Commercial/Exchange (IFP), Aetna - MC Advantage, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial PPO, Medicare (Traditional) - Medicare, Scott & White Health Plan - PPO, HMA LLC - Commercial, EBSO - TPA, University of Incarnate Word (Gilsbar) - Direct Employer, Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - PPO, Universal Benefits Consortium - Brokerage Firm (School Districts), Gilsbar - Commercial, Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation, 90 Degree Benefits - Commercial, Allied Benefit Systems, Imagine 360 - Commercial, Interlink - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children, Velocity National Provider Network - Wrap Network, Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium, Imperial Health - Commercial/Exchange, WebTPA - Commercial, Insurance Accepted, Aetna - Smart Care EPO, Veterans Administration - Governmental, Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial, Century Healthcare - Commercial, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Benefit Administrative Systems and LifeTrac - Transplant.
According to our sources, Dr. Steven David Gibbons, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Steven David Gibbons, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven David Gibbons, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New Orleans, LA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven David Gibbons, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,209
NA $333 |
EXPert Nail $225 |
Foot Osteotomy Wedge System $155 |
LCP $120 |
VA-LCP $103 |
Other $274 |
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$797
$797 |
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$556
MESA $321 |
MESA Small Stature Spinal System $144 |
MESA RAIL $91 |
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$522
SHILLA $522 |
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$111
CD HORIZON $111 |
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$95
I-digits quantum $48 |
Q-FIX Shoulder $33 |
UBRELVY $15 |
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Dr. Steven Gibbons is a pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist in San Antonio, TX. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. These areas are among Dr. Gibbons's clinical interests: frozen shoulder, arm fracture, and femur (thigh bone) fracture. His professional affiliations include UT Health San Antonio, Baptist Health System, and the University Health. He is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas for residency. Dr. Gibbons is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and HealthSmart. He welcomes new patients at his office inSan Antonio, TX as reported by UT Health San Antonio.
