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Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine
Florida State University College of Medicine (2012)
Professional interests include: tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion), thoracostomy, chest pain, and more.
20010 Century Boulevard Suite 200
Germantown, MD 20874

Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD is an emergency medicine doctor in Germantown, MD specializing in emergency medicine. He graduated from Florida State University College of Medicine in 2012 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Hyattsville, MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Adams Morgan, MEDSTAR URGENT CARE LLC and MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Alexandria.

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Office Locations

20010 Century Boulevard Suite 200
Germantown, MD 20874
(954) 303-1104
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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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Germantown, MD during 2015 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 324

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD.

Gender
Male 224
Female 416
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 472
Black 116
Hispanic 30
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 170
From 75 to 84 188
85 and over 218
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 28
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 22
Dementia 23
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Germantown, MD during 2016 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 749

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD.

Gender
Male 283
Female 463
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 520
Black 165
Hispanic 0
Asian 20
Other 23
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 226
From 75 to 84 206
85 and over 240
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 33
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 25
Dementia 28
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Germantown, MD during 2017 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 64

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD.

Gender
Male 29
Female 42
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 35
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 23
From 75 to 84 22
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 66
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 62
Dementia 23
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2017

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Germantown, MD were emergency care.

emergency care 379

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2017

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD.

Gender
Male 178
Female 307
Ethnicity
Black / African American 93
Asian / Pacific Islander 6
Non-Hispanic White 342
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 10
Other 7
Age
75 to 84 138
85 and over 152
Less than 65 46
65 to 74 139

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD From 2015 - 2017

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 60
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 17
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 36
Atrial Fibrillation 17
Cancer 18
Dementia 24

Education & Training

Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD graduated from Florida State University College of Medicine in 2012. He completed residency at Duke University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine (2012)

Residency: Duke University Hospital (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Verghese Abraham, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Hyattsville
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Adams Morgan
MEDSTAR URGENT CARE LLC
MedStar Health: Urgent Care in Alexandria

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Alkermes, Inc. $20 Vivitrol
$20
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $20

Biography

Dr. John Abraham's specialty is emergency medicine. These areas are among Dr. Abraham's clinical interests: urgent care and emergency care. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Health. He is a graduate of Florida State University College of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Duke University Hospital.

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