Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD is a primary care doctor in Bronx, NY specializing in primary care and adult infectious disease. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System.
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.
In 2024, Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD had a list price for anoscopy, anoscopy with biopsy, biopsy, diagnostic anoscopy, diagnostic endoscopy, diagnostic high resolution anoscopy, diagnostic procedures, endoscopy, gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, gastrointestinal procedures, high resolution anoscopy (HRA), and lower endoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within New York. 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.
The top procedures that Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bronx, NY during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic procedures | 17 |
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| gastrointestinal procedures | 17 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 17 |
The top procedures that Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bronx, NY during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic procedures | 15 |
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| gastrointestinal procedures | 15 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 15 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD.
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The top procedures that Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bronx, NY during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD for Medicare patients.
| diagnostic procedures | 14 |
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| gastrointestinal procedures | 14 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 14 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD.
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| From 75 to 84 | |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Bronx, NY were minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.
| diagnostic procedures | 15 |
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| gastrointestinal procedures | 15 |
| minimally invasive procedures | 15 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD.
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| 75 to 84 | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD treated were high cholesterol and hypertension.
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| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
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| Osteoporosis | |
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| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
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| Cancer |
Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He completed residency at University Hospitals, Cleveland. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Residency: University Hospitals, Cleveland
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine
Licensed In: New York
Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Anthem, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, AETNA - Medicare, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, 32BJ Health Fund, AETNA - Commercial, VNSNY Choice Medicare and VillageCareMax.
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Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 166 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Christopher Winters, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bronx, NY.
Dr. John Winters' specialties are primary care and adult infectious disease. He practices in New York, NY, Organization:physician Office, NY, and Bronx, NY. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Winters's clinical interests include hepatitis B vaccine, osteomyelitis, and syphilis. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai West. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Medicaid Managed Care, Anthem, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Mount Sinai Health System reports that Dr. Winters is accepting new patients at his office in Organization:Physician Office, NY. His education and training includes medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and residency at the University Hospitals, Cleveland.
