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Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, dislocation, heart problems, and more.
2237 South Congress Avenue
Palm Springs, FL 33406

Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD is an orthopedist in Palm Springs, FL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida JFK Hospital HCA Florida JFK North Hospital.

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Office Locations

2237 South Congress Avenue
Palm Springs, FL 33406
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Some issues Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

land-based therapeutic exercise
therapeutic exercise

In 2013, Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD had a list price for land-based therapeutic exercise, and therapeutic exercise that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Palm Springs, FL during 2013 were rehabilitation, manual therapy, injections and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 23
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 12
diagnostic evaluation 22
doctor visit 255
hospital care 36
immobilization 32
injections 61
inpatient care 36
manual therapy 205
rehabilitation 530

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 119
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 166
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 77
From 75 to 84 55
85 and over 33
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 26
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 29
Dementia 18
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Palm Springs, FL during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 59
hospital care 25
inpatient care 25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD.

Gender
Male 40
Female 82
Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 30
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 38
Dementia 20
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Palm Springs, FL during 2016 were injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 216
hospital care 20
injections 23
inpatient care 20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD.

Gender
Male 36
Female 77
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 98
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 47
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 32
Dementia 15
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Palm Springs, FL during 2017 were injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 184
injections 27

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD.

Gender
Male 42
Female 64
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 77
Black 0
Hispanic 16
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 41
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Palm Springs, FL during 2018 were injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 245
hospital care 18
injections 39
inpatient care 18

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD.

Gender
Male 52
Female 74
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 102
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 28
Less than 65 11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 72
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 25
Dementia 13
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Palm Springs, FL during 2019 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 19
doctor visit 249
injections 51

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD.

Gender
Male 57
Female 72
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 102
Black 0
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 19
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 35
Dementia 16
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Palm Springs, FL during 2020 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 18
doctor visit 211
injections 50

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD.

Gender
Male 46
Female 53
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 77
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 51
From 75 to 84 28
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Palm Springs, FL during 2021 were rehabilitation, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 19
doctor visit 235
injections 50
rehabilitation 246

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 71
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Palm Springs, FL during 2022 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 22
doctor visit 165
injections 50

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD.

Gender
Male 46
Female 53
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 29
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 17
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Palm Springs, FL during 2023 were rehabilitation, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration 28
doctor visit 282
injections 85
rehabilitation 347

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD.

Gender
Male 71
Female 82
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 120
Black 0
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 37
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 35
Dementia 8
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD treated as an orthopedist in Palm Springs, FL were rehabilitation, manual therapy, injections and immobilization.

aspiration 21
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture 12
diagnostic evaluation 22
doctor visit 210
hospital care 24
immobilization 32
injections 48
inpatient care 24
manual therapy 205
rehabilitation 374

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD.

Gender
Female 74
Male 50
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 91
Hispanic 4
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 11
75 to 84 30
Less than 65 4
65 to 74 58

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 10
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 30
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Education & Training

She completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and has a state license in Florida.

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (2014)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura White Kolshak, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida JFK Hospital HCA Florida JFK North Hospital

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Sonex Health, Inc. $1,803 ULTRAGUIDETFR
$1,673 		Sx-one Microknife
$130
AXOGEN $1,480 AxoGuard Nerve Protector
$1,353 		AxoGuard Nerve Connector
$127
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. $386 XIAFLEX
$386
Stryker Corporation $237 autofix
$117 		hydroset
$52 		Variax
$38 		Allowrap
$16 		HOFFMANN
$14
Integra LifeSciences Corporation $171 Omnigraft
$142 		Instruments-General Surgery
$17
$13
Other $359 REXULTI
$137 		Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator
$30 		Physio-Stim
$23 		ORTHOVISC
$22 		Kerecis Omega3 Marigen
$17 		Other
$129
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,331
Travel and Lodging $1,052
Consulting Fee $954
Gift $99

Biography

Dr. Laura Kolshak practices hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Her areas of expertise include amputation, heart problems, and dislocation. Her training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. Dr. Kolshak is professionally affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.

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