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Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD

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(Dr. Richard NW Wohns, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery
Yale School of Medicine
Professional interests include: arteriovenous malformation (AVM), peripheral nerve surgery, cervical laminoplasty, and more.
1519 3rd Street Southeast
Puyallup, WA 98372

Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD is a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus, Swedish First Hill Campus, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and SOUTH SOUND NEUROSURGERY PLLC.

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Office Locations

Swedish First Hill Campus

1519 3rd Street Southeast
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8939
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Craniotomy

Craniotomy and craniectomy are surgical procedures used to access the brain and treat tumors, intracranial pressure, or other conditions. These surgeries are performed by creating holes in the skull, or cranium, to expose the brain. The opening in the skull can be immediately replaced (craniotomy), or it can be replaced during a later procedure (craniectomy). The following procedures use craniotomy or craniectomy:

  • Brain biopsy, which is done by guiding a needle through the opening in the skull to the targeted area of the brain. This procedure may be performed through an open or minimally invasive approach. The minimally invasive approach, called stereotactic brain biopsy, uses a computer to guide the needle.
  • Brain tumor resection, which may be performed following a biopsy with image guidance. Depending on the size and location of the tumor, resection will require 2-5 hours.
  • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair, particularly for leaks that continue for a long period of time after a surgery. CSF leaks that are left untreated can lead to complications such as meningitis, an inflammation of the outer layers (meninges) of the brain.
  • Decompression, often following a stroke or injury. Decompressive craniotomy or craniectomy temporarily removes a flap from the skull to give the brain more room for swelling, which provides pressure relief.
  • Hematoma evacuation, which can also relieve pressure on the brain. A hematoma is a swelling of clotted blood. It can occur between the skull and the outer covering of the brain, or dura (epidural), between the dura and the brain (subdural), and within the brain (intracerebral). Craniotomy or craniectomy may be used to access and remove the hematoma.

To perform a craniotomy, the surgeon will need to make an incision on the scalp to expose the skull. Some of the hair may be shaved, and the scalp will be cleaned with antiseptic solution. Following the incision, the surgeon will use a drill to remove a piece of the skull, called a bone or skull flap. If the surgeon needs to reach a tumor or perform an aspiration, the dura, which covers the brain, will be incised (cut) to access the lesion. The bone flap will be reattached once the surgeon has completed the procedure. If the surgeon is performing a craniectomy, the same steps will be followed, but a mesh piece will be placed where the bone flap was, and the scalp will be surgically closed. Patients will need to wear a special helmet for a few months after the procedure. The bone flap will be preserved and replaced during a later operation, or it may never be replaced.

Patient recovery period can range from two days to two weeks, depending on the specific procedure and condition. Patient will require monitoring and may be given medication for pain or brain swelling. Patients will have to restrict their physical activity for some time after the procedure, and they may need to work with a physical therapist.

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure performed to help treat neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease and epilepsy. Electrode leads are surgically implanted in the brain and connected to a device, called a neurostimulator (deep brain stimulator), that is placed underneath the skin (subcutaneously). The deep brain stimulator can send electrical signals through the electrodes to the brain to restore normal rhythms, or it can block electrical signals in specific areas of the brain to restore functioning. Although not a cure, DBS can treat symptoms of movement disorders such as pain and tremor when medication fails to work.

DBS surgery may be completed in one operating session, but it is more commonly performed in two parts. In the first stage of the procedure, the surgeon will map targets in the brain using CT or MRI imaging to determine where to place the electrodes. Then, by drilling holes into the skull, the surgeon will place the electrodes into specific areas in the brain. The holes will be closed, and patients will require 1-2 days to recover in the hospital. After about two weeks, patients will undergo another surgery to have the deep brain stimulator implanted. The stimulator is usually placed under the skin around the collarbone, chest, or abdomen, and it will be connected to the DBS electrodes through a subcutaneous wire. No component of the DBS system will be visible from outside. Following stimulator implantation, patients may need to recover in the hospital for 1-2 days.

Within 2-4 weeks of the operation, doctors will program the stimulator using a wireless device. Patients will work with their doctor to determine the most effective settings for the stimulator during follow-up visits. Patients will be given a handheld device so that they can turn the stimulator on or off and adjust its settings themselves. The stimulator may have a rechargeable battery, in which case patients will be given a charging unit. Stimulator batteries generally need to be replaced in 3-5 years.

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

  • Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
  • Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
  • Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
  • Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
  • Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

decompressive lumbar laminectomy
laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy
spinal decompression surgery

In 2013, Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD performed more decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, and spinal decompression surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Washington.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA during 2013 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 15
decompression surgery 45
doctor visit 290
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 123
neck surgery 15
nerve procedures 45
spinal procedures 168

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD.

Gender
Male 135
Female 142
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 254
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 124
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 26
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 4
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 29
Dementia 5
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA during 2014 were spinal procedures, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 33
decompression surgery 76
doctor visit 372
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 184
neck surgery 20
nerve procedures 76
spinal procedures 290

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD.

Gender
Male 165
Female 195
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 333
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 176
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 17
Less than 65 75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 3
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 25
Dementia 4
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA during 2015 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 34
decompression surgery 71
doctor visit 442
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 42
neck surgery 15
nerve procedures 71
spinal procedures 145

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD.

Gender
Male 304
Female 316
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 562
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 330
From 75 to 84 158
85 and over 24
Less than 65 108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 20
Dementia 5
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA during 2016 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 48
decompression surgery 118
doctor visit 450
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 32
neck surgery 24
nerve procedures 118
spinal procedures 213

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD.

Gender
Male 157
Female 179
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 308
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 172
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 24
Dementia 5
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA during 2017 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 36
decompression surgery 89
doctor visit 431
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 38
neck surgery 15
nerve procedures 89
spinal procedures 167

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD.

Gender
Male 133
Female 167
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 263
Black 11
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 155
From 75 to 84 90
85 and over 11
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 23
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 25
Dementia 5
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA during 2018 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 25
decompression surgery 68
doctor visit 348
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 12
neck surgery 14
nerve procedures 68
spinal procedures 105

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD.

Gender
Male 126
Female 126
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 232
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 28
Dementia 4
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA during 2019 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 19
decompression surgery 82
doctor visit 327
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 12
neck surgery 19
nerve procedures 82
spinal procedures 105

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 114
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 226
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 138
From 75 to 84 74
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 55
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 6
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA during 2020 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 43
doctor visit 312
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 30
nerve procedures 43
spinal procedures 90

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 185
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 108
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA during 2021 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 12
decompression surgery 55
doctor visit 311
joint surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
nerve procedures 55
pelvic surgery 12
spinal procedures 79

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD.

Gender
Male 112
Female 107
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 196
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 112
From 75 to 84 73
85 and over 12
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 63
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA during 2022 were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 11
decompression surgery 44
doctor visit 283
nerve procedures 44
spinal procedures 66

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 99
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 182
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 103
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA during 2023 were nerve procedures, decompression surgery, spinal procedures and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 11
decompression surgery 44
doctor visit 281
neck surgery 11
nerve procedures 44
spinal procedures 44

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 95
Age
From 65 to 74 96
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Puyallup, WA were spinal procedures, nerve procedures, decompression surgery and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) 24
decompression surgery 66
doctor visit 349
joint surgery 12
minimally invasive procedures 12
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) 59
neck surgery 16
nerve procedures 66
pelvic surgery 12
spinal procedures 133

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD.

Gender
Female 149
Male 140
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 249
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 5
75 to 84 84
Less than 65 22
65 to 74 150

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 20
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 8
Cancer 10
Dementia 2

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (1983)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Medical Center
Providence
Swedish Cherry Hill Campus
Swedish First Hill Campus
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
SOUTH SOUND NEUROSURGERY PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. $33,738 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies
$15,362 		Thoracolumbar Therapies
$7,960 		Cervical and Trauma Therapies
$3,140 		Cervical -Trauma Therapies
$1,680 		Cervical /Trauma Therapies
$1,583 		Other
$4,012
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation $29,574 Capistrano Allograft
$4,250 		Cabo
$3,169 		Shoreline
$2,778 		MERIdian
$2,500 		Mariner
$1,500 		Other
$15,377
NUVASIVE, INC. $15,734 Thoracolumbar
$6,918 		XLIF
$758 		Integrated Operative Solutions
$19
$8,040
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. $13,141 Spine
$12,808 		Cervical
$333
Medtronic, Inc. $9,064 PERCEPT PC BRAINSENSE
$550 		MAZOR X SYSTEM
$208 		Mazor X Stealth Edition
$143 		INFINITY OCT System
$82 		NAVLOCK
$80 		Other
$8,002
Other $32,028 Other - Miscellaneous
$2,987 		Spinal Implant
$2,380 		Posterior Fusion
$2,257 		ATLANTIS
$1,879 		ELEVATE
$1,701 		Other
$20,824
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $89,266
Travel and Lodging $20,556
Food and Beverage $14,267
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $6,300
Royalty or License $2,867
Other $24

Research Payments

Dr. Richard Norman Wein Wohns, MD has received 13 research payments totaling $24,252.

Biography

Dr. Richard Wohns, who practices in Puyallup, WA, is a medical specialist in spine surgery and neurosurgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Wohns include facial pain, kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), and neuroendoscopy. He is professionally affiliated with Providence, Swedish Cherry Hill Campus, and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. He attended Yale School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. His practice in Puyallup, WA is open to new patients as reported by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

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