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Dr. Elena Ioana Ciofoaia, MD is a rheumatologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult rheumatology. She graduated from Romania in 2013 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Elena Ioana Ciofoaia, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and WHC PHYSICIAN GROUP LLC.
110 IRVING STREET NW
Washington, DC 20010
Joint Injections
A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.
Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.
In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.
Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.
In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.
Dr. Elena Ioana Ciofoaia, MD graduated from Romania in 2013. She completed residency at Pediatrics Emergency Hospital Grigore Alexandresc. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Romania (2013)
Residency: Pediatrics Emergency Hospital Grigore Alexandresc (2017)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Elena Ioana Ciofoaia, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MAMSI, AARP, Coventry National Network PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Managed Choice POS, First Health, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, Medicare Fee for Service, Choice Fund PPO, CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO, M.D. IPA (HMO), Open HMO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), POS OA & OA Plus, MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan), Network OA, Innovation Health: PPO, Opoen HMO Option, CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO, CFBCBS EPO, Innovation Health: Indemnity, CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: POS, Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, Choice POS & Choice POS II, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, HealthyBlue PPO, United Student Resources, CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Open EPO Plus, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Open POS II, PPO and PPO Plus and Innovation Health: POS Plus.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elena Ioana Ciofoaia, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation |
$629
COSENTYX $504 |
$125 |
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UCB, Inc. |
$206
Vimpat $105 |
Briviact $101 |
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Pfizer Inc. |
$139
ELIQUIS $139 |
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AbbVie, Inc. |
$109
Humira $109 |
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TESARO, Inc. |
$25
ZEJULA $25 |
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Other |
$163
Lonsurf $25 |
ANORO $22 |
Vivitrol 380 mg $21 |
SUBOXONE SUBLINGUAL FILM $18 |
TALTZ $17 |
Other $59 |
Food and Beverage | $1,270 |
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Dr. Elena Ciofoaia is a specialist in adult rheumatology. She works in Washington, DC. Clinical interests for Dr. Ciofoaia include psoriatic arthritis, lupus nephritis, and polymyositis. Dr. Ciofoaia is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She studied medicine at Romania. Her medical residency was performed at Weiss Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ciofoaia seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, Coventry Health Care Plans, and more. Her practice in Washington, DC is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.