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Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD

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Specializes in: Anesthesiology
Georgetown University School of Medicine (1978)
Professional interests include: kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), muscle strain, thoracic outlet syndrome, and more.
3800 Reservoir Road NW
Washington, DC 20007

Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD is an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC specializing in anesthesiology. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Health.

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Office Locations

MedStar Health

3800 Reservoir Road NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-2000
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Some issues Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

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:

  • Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
  • Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
  • Spinal infections
  • Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

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.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 45
inpatient care 45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 114
inpatient care 114

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 92
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 78
Black 61
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 66
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 11
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 37
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 44
Dementia 10
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 142
inpatient care 142

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 99
Black 69
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 87
From 75 to 84 33
85 and over 11
Less than 65 51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 47
Dementia 12
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 92
inpatient care 92
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD.

Gender
Male 160
Female 182
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 188
Black 130
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 162
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 47
Dementia 13
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 115
inpatient care 115

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD.

Gender
Male 75
Female 87
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 97
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 11
Less than 65 45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 49
Asthma 23
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 46
Dementia 13
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 77
inpatient care 77

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD.

Gender
Male 90
Female 98
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 111
Black 62
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 101
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 38
Dementia 13
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 69
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 38
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 39
Dementia 11
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD.

Gender
Male 64
Female 89
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 89
Black 49
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 70
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 13
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 16
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 32
Dementia 13
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD.

Gender
Male 47
Female 49
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 55
Black 30
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 35
Dementia 11
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 57
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 29
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 31
Dementia 16
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD.

Gender
Male 68
Female 51
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 34
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 60
From 75 to 84 35
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 22
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 36
Dementia 0
Cancer 37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC were hospital care, inpatient care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

hospital care 97
inpatient care 97
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD.

Gender
Male 69
Female 79
Ethnicity
Black / African American 45
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 84
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 23
85 and over 4
Less than 65 29
65 to 74 70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 9
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Dementia 10
Cancer 21

Education & Training

Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (1978)

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (1981)

Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Russell Theodore Wall, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Health

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Inc $148 FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE
$148
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $148

Biography

Dr. Russell Wall's area of specialization is anesthesiology. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Children's National Medical Center and Georgetown University Hospital. Areas of expertise for Dr. Wall include thoracic outlet syndrome, endotracheal intubation, and elbow pain. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Washington, DC.

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