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Dr. Maria Baldino, DO is an adult infectious disease specialist in ENGLEWOOD, NJ specializing in adult infectious disease. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Maria Baldino, DO is affiliated with Englewood Health.
Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)
Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.
Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.
After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.
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.
Dr. Maria Baldino, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at Internship: Medicine:Inspira Health Network - Vineland Medical Center. She is certified by the Internal Medicine (American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine) and has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Internship: Medicine:Inspira Health Network - Vineland Medical Center
Board Certification: Internal Medicine (American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine)
Licensed In: New Jersey
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Dr. Maria Baldino, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, MHBP, Oscar, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Humana National POS - Open Access, Aetna POS, MVP Health Care, MagnaCare, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Oxford Medicare Advantage, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, QualCare, AmeriHealth HMO, AmeriHealth PPO, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, UnitedHealthcare, United Healthcare, GEHA, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, HIP PPO, HIP HMO, MagnaCare PPO, First Health, Beech Street, WellPoint, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana ChoiceCare Network, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CHAMPVA, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), APWU Health Plan, Aetna Whole Health HMO, QualCare Worker's Comp, QualCare PPO, HIP PRIME HMO, Health Partners, Railroad Medicare NJ, Freedom, Dual Complete, Local 825, Aetna Medicare Managed Care, Meritan Health, NALC, Garden State Network, Traditional, Aetna Whole Health PPO, Commercial and Marketplace, OMNIA Tier 1, HIP PRIME PPO, UMR, Metro, QualCare EPO, Aetna Assure Premier Plus, Blue Priority, Aetna FIDE-SNP, DVA, Aetna Better Health of New Jersey, Clover Health, QualCare FEHB, APWU, Value Network (Exchange Plan), MVP Health Care PPO, Empire Plan (NYSHIP), Medica, NALC Health Benefit Plan, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America, Compass Benefit (Exchange), Medsolutions, GEHA Health Plan, QualCare HMO, River Valley, Federal Employee Program, Nippon Life Benefits, NJ Carpenters Fund and Liberty.
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Dr. Maria Baldino is an adult infectious disease specialist. Dr. Baldino's clinical interests include wound infection, hepatitis C, and osteomyelitis. She appears to be an in-network provider for Trustmark, Blue California, Coventry, and more. She attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Baldino is affiliated with Englewood Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Englewood, NJ.
