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John Karstens, DO is an internist in Erie, PA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and sleep medicine. He graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. John Karstens, DO is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network and ST VINCENT MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE INC.
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CPAP Treatment
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:
In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.
John Karstens, DO graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
John Karstens, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 143 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of John Karstens, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Erie, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by John Karstens, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. John Karstens specializes in sleep medicine and practices in Erie, PA. He attended New York College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center for residency. These areas are among Dr. Karstens's clinical interests: nightmares, snoring, and restless leg syndrome. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.
