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Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Professional interests include: memory disorders, cholesterol problems (lipid disorders), headache, and more.

1307 Federal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(412) 359-3682

Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD is an internist in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.

Office Locations

Allegheny Health Network

1307 Federal Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(412) 359-3682

(412) 359-8541

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Some issues Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, 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.

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.

Mental Health Issues

Mental health issues, also referred to as mental health disorders or mental health illnesses, are a wide variety of conditions that impact behavior, emotion, and cognition. There are many different forms of mental health issues, some of which are acute (short-term), while others are chronic. Common mental health issues include:

Anxiety disorders, such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and phobias
Mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia
Personality disorders, such as borderline and narcissistic personality disorders
Grief and trauma, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Impulse control and addiction disorders
Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder

No single cause of mental health issues exists. Multiple factors may increase one's risk for developing mental health issues, including but not limited to:

Genetic history
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Substance use
Exposure to viruses, chemicals, or other substances in the womb
Adverse life experiences, such as childhood trauma or recurring stress
Isolation and poor living conditions

Mental health issues are typically diagnosed by a provider like a psychiatrist or a psychologist. These issues are diagnosed through psychological evaluation and talk therapy.

Mental health therapy can be an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with unwanted feelings, behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. Many forms of therapy are available, including specialized therapies tailored to particular disorders. For many issues, therapists help patients manage their conditions through talk therapy. Other treatments can include medication or stays at a psychiatric facility. Mental health therapy can help people with mental health issues improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

In The News

“This all sounds too good to be true, but Dr. Christine Mackey, an internist, says no matter what the diet, research shows that they all result in similar weight loss.”—"Lose Weight, Boost Mood On High-Carb Diet", CBS News, November 2010

“"It doesn't really seem to matter what diet you're on, as long as you stick with it and then incorporate other healthful behaviors such as exercise," internist Dr. Christine Mackey said.”—"Some Swear By It: The Carbo-Load Diet", CBS News, November 2010

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated as an internist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
hospital care	355
inpatient care	355
preventive care	35
vaccines	35

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated as an internist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204
hospital care	383
inpatient care	383
preventive care	39
vaccines	39

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	33
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated as an internist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	228
hospital care	326
inpatient care	326
preventive care	45
vaccines	45

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	34
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated as an internist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	194
hospital care	203
inpatient care	203
preventive care	66
vaccines	66

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	44
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated as an internist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	212
hospital care	271
inpatient care	271
preventive care	61
vaccines	61

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	24
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated as an internist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	167
hospital care	177
inpatient care	177
preventive care	62
vaccines	62

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	121

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	25
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated as an internist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	142
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157
preventive care	24
vaccines	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	16
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated as an internist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	160
hospital care	239
inpatient care	239
preventive care	42
vaccines	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	218
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	147
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	15
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated as an internist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	222
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
preventive care	55
vaccines	43

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	146

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	14
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated as an internist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	271
hospital care	119
inpatient care	119
preventive care	24
vaccines	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	26
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated as an internist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	255
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
preventive care	28
vaccines	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated as an internist in Pittsburgh, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

doctor visit	204
hospital care	217
inpatient care	217
preventive care	43
vaccines	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	188
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	51
85 and over	22
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

She completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christine Lynn Mackey, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pittsburgh, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$792 XARELTO $398	INVOKANA $241	INVOKAMET $152
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$775 ANORO $393	BREO $294	LEVITRA $31	SHINGRIX $19	TANZEUM $17	Other $22
Novo Nordisk Inc	$671 Victoza $243	NovoLog $165	Tresiba $135	Ozempic $39	NovoLog Mix 70 30 $15	Other $74
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$429 TOUJEO $289	LANTUS $70	PRALUENT $58	SOLIQUA $11
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$379 CRESTOR $112	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $72	FARXIGA $69	SYMBICORT $44	BYDUREON PEN $36	Other $46
Other	$1,426 DUPIXENT $108	BUTRANS $103	Vesicare $95	ELIQUIS $91	Belviq $79	Other $950

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,415
Education	$58

Biography

Dr. Christine Mackey's areas of expertise include heart problems, headache, and wellness. She is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. Dr. Mackey studied medicine at Dartmouth Medical School. She completed her residency training at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Patient reviews placed Dr. Mackey at an average of 4.0 stars (out of 5).