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Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery
Weill Cornell Medical College (2009)
Professional interests include: carotid stenosis, thoracic discectomy, vascular malformations, and more.
102 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010

Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD is a spine surgeon in Washington, DC specializing in spine surgery and neurosurgery. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health.

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Office Locations

MedStar Health

102 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-1000
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110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010
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8600 Old Georgetown Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
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9001 Digges Road Suite 107&108
Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 330-3113
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Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

  • Blockages and narrowing
  • Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
  • Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
  • Kidney artery conditions
  • Aorta artery conditions
  • Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

  • Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
  • Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
  • Spinal infections
  • Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 28
hospital care 77
inpatient care 77

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD.

Gender
Male 41
Female 67
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 73
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 38
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 25
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 31
Dementia 34
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 72
hospital care 111
inpatient care 111

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 145
Black 21
Hispanic 0
Asian 22
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 77
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 33
Dementia 36
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 38
hospital care 59
inpatient care 59

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 90
Black 17
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 44
85 and over 41
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and dementia.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 35
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 29
Dementia 43
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Washington, DC were hospital care, inpatient care and emergency care.

emergency care 46
hospital care 82
inpatient care 82

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD.

Gender
Male 67
Female 79
Ethnicity
Black / African American 18
Asian / Pacific Islander 7
Non-Hispanic White 102
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 51
85 and over 13
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD From 2018 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 28
Ischemic Heart Disease 45
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 16
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 31
Atrial Fibrillation 20
Cancer 15
Dementia 37

Education & Training

Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2009. She is certified by the Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (2009)

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Susan Cecilia Moreno, PA, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Health

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Biography

Dr. Susan Moreno is a specialist in spine surgery and neurosurgery. Dr. Moreno's clinical interests include prostate problems, hemifacial spasm, and carpal tunnel surgery. She is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College.

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