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Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS

(Dr. Geetha Priydarshini Krishnan, MD)

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School
Professional interests include: tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion), thoracostomy, chest pain, and more.
7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735

Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS is an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA specializing in emergency medicine. She graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS is affiliated with Independence Health System, Mountain View Regional Hospital, MedStar Health, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and Butler Memorial Hospital.

View Doctor's Full Profile (301) 868-8000

Office Locations

Butler Memorial Hospital

1 Hospital Way Bmh Emergency Department
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 284-4550
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Mountain View Regional Hospital

4000 Meridian Boulevard
Franklin, TN 37068
(629) 235-9676
(659) 235-6235
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7259 S Bingham Junction Boulevard
Midvale, UT 84047
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MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735
(301) 868-8000
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Some issues Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS can help you with:

Blood Transfusion

Blood transfusions typically treat those who experience a substantial loss of blood from an injury or surgical procedure, or those who suffer from conditions that alter the blood supply or blood components. For example, a blood transfusion may contribute additional red blood cells to someone with anemia, a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Other conditions may include:

  • Hemophilia (blood clotting disorder)
  • Leukemia
  • Liver disease
  • Sickle cell disease (misshapen red blood cells)
  • Thrombocytopenia (lack of platelets)

When a patient has sufficient blood volume and lacks one or more components, a complete blood count (CBC) test can help determine if a patient requires a transfusion by measuring four blood components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin. If any of the patient's component counts is significantly below a standard range, the patient will likely need a blood transfusion. The complete blood count test uses a needle to extract a small amount of blood for testing.

Blood transfusion recipients should be tested for their blood type, which is one of four different types: type A, B, AB, or O. Patients with A, B, and O blood can only receive a blood donation matching their blood type or of O blood, which is known as the universal donor. Those with AB blood are considered "universal recipients"; they may receive A, B, AB, or O blood. Further complicating blood types is the presence or absence of the RhD antigen, adding a positive or negative modifier that should also be considered. Incompatible blood donations may cause transfusion sickness, such as a hemolytic reaction, where the body fights the donated red blood cells.

In certain emergency or trauma situations, medical teams often do not perform a complete blood count (CBC) test or blood type test. In those cases, patients are often given O negative blood, which is universally accepted. Some patients have their blood type on a medical card or bracelet, allowing emergency medical teams to issue compatible blood without testing.

Transfusions are performed by inserting a needle attached to an intravenous line (IV) into a vein in the body. This IV line is attached to a bag of blood that steadily dispenses blood into the patient's bloodstream. The type, volume, and components of donated blood depend on the patient's condition and needs. After the transfusion is complete, patients are generally permitted to resume normal activity, unless prohibited by a condition or injury. Some patients may experience bruising or soreness around the area that the needle was inserted.

At times, a second complete blood count test is performed to determine if the transfusion has brought patients' component counts to normal levels. Some patients may require multiple blood transfusions to reach a healthy blood volume and blood component count.

Once patients' blood volumes and components reach sufficient levels, they will generally begin to feel better. Patients of all ages, from newborn infants to elderly adults, can receive a blood transfusion.

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.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.

Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.

A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.

Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

emergency care
emergency room care

In 2023, Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS had a list price for emergency care, and emergency room (ER) care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania. 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA during 2012 were emergency care, outpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

emergency care 323
hospital care 224
outpatient care 224

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA during 2013 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 69
emergency care 33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 57
Female 71
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 98
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 43
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 13
Less than 65 38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS in 2013

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 34
Dementia 18
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA during 2014 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 76
emergency care 22

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 48
Female 71
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 98
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 39
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 19
Less than 65 31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS in 2014

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 29
Dementia 9
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA during 2015 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 29
emergency care 12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 80
Female 104
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS in 2015

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 28
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA during 2016 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

emergency care 13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 22
Female 29
Age
From 65 to 74 22
From 75 to 84 15
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS in 2016

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 37
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA during 2017 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

emergency care 54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 33
Female 31
Age
From 65 to 74 23
From 75 to 84 11
85 and over 12
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS in 2017

Hypertension 70
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 33
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 36
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA during 2018 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

emergency care 253

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 113
Female 126
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 213
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 12
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 42
Less than 65 60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 36
Dementia 22
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA during 2019 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

emergency care 272

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 123
Female 155
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 131
Black 132
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 48
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 49
Dementia 24
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA during 2020 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

emergency care 244

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 148
Female 134
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 72
Black 197
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 45
Less than 65 63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 68
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 58
Dementia 29
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA during 2021 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

emergency care 171

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 100
Female 128
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 180
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 26
Less than 65 56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 51
Dementia 26
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA during 2022 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

emergency care 188

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 110
Female 137
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 36
Black 178
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 84
From 75 to 84 75
85 and over 34
Less than 65 54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 52
Dementia 18
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA during 2023 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

emergency care 186

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 113
Female 120
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 90
Black 122
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 81
85 and over 39
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 35
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 48
Dementia 21
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Butler, PA were hospital care, outpatient care and emergency care.

doctor visit 58
emergency care 147
hospital care 224
outpatient care 224

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS.

Gender
Male 78
Female 92
Ethnicity
Black / African American 67
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 61
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 1
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 44
85 and over 23
Less than 65 40
65 to 74 56

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 65
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 14
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 36
Atrial Fibrillation 11
Cancer 10
Dementia 13

Education & Training

Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. She completed residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. She is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Residency: Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Independence Health System
Mountain View Regional Hospital
MedStar Health
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Butler Memorial Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Geetha P Krishnan, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. $16 Brintellix
$16
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $16

Biography

Dr. Geetha Krishnan practices emergency medicine. She graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School and then she performed her residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. Areas of expertise for Dr. Krishnan include forearm fracture, endotracheal intubation, and tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion). Dr. Krishnan (or staff) is conversant in Urdu, Spanish, and Tamil. She is professionally affiliated with Mountain View Regional Hospital, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, and Independence Health System.

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