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Dr. Aaron Czysz, MD

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(Aaron J. Czysz, MD)

(489 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Temple University School Of Medicine (2008)

Professional interests include: chest CT scan, mechanical ventilation, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and more.

1250 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 205
Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 402-9116

Dr. Aaron Czysz, MD is a pulmonologist in Allentown, PA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Aaron Czysz, MD is affiliated with LVPG Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine-1250 Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network, HAZLETON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES and SCHUYLKILL HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL GROUP, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1250 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 205
Allentown, PA 18103

Address:

772 E Broad Street 3rd Floor
Hazleton, PA 18201

Some issues Dr. Aaron Czysz, MD can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

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:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

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.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

doctor visit	8
hospital care	271
inpatient care	271

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	36
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	52
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

doctor visit	112
hospital care	535
inpatient care	535
pulmonary testing	8

**Gender**
Male	520
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	894
Black	34
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	146
Less than 65	198

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	45
Dementia	21
Cancer	17

doctor visit	206
hospital care	429
inpatient care	429
pulmonary testing	18

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	459
Black	12
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	56
Less than 65	108

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	45
Dementia	21
Cancer	18

doctor visit	287
hospital care	357
inpatient care	357
pulmonary testing	24

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	243

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	453
Black	19
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	203
From 75 to 84	137
85 and over	53
Less than 65	114

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	46
Dementia	24
Cancer	18

doctor visit	333
hospital care	307
inpatient care	307
pulmonary testing	15

**Gender**
Male	271
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	479
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	63
Less than 65	104

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	48
Dementia	23
Cancer	19

doctor visit	310
hospital care	293
inpatient care	293
pulmonary testing	19

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	50
Less than 65	105

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	44
Dementia	26
Cancer	22

counseling services	17
doctor visit	220
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219
preventive care	17
pulmonary testing	55

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	427
Black	0
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	63
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	43
Dementia	24
Cancer	17

counseling services	21
doctor visit	517
hospital care	345
inpatient care	345
preventive care	21
pulmonary testing	137

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aaron Czysz, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Aaron Czysz, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Allentown, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and counseling services.

counseling services	19
doctor visit	250
hospital care	344
inpatient care	344
preventive care	19
pulmonary testing	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Czysz, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	336
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	110
85 and over	46
Less than 65	76
65 to 74	140

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aaron Czysz, MD From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Cancer	12
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Aaron Czysz, MD graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Temple University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School Of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Temple University Hospital (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Aaron Czysz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

LVPG Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine-1250 Cedar Crest

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

HAZLETON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

SCHUYLKILL HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL GROUP, INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Aaron Czysz, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.85 out of 5 stars based on 489 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Aaron Czysz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$391 Brovana $352	Lonhala Magnair $38
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$298 OFEV $131	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $85	STIOLTO $72	STRIVERDI RESPIMAT $10
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$281 ANORO $113	INCRUSE $64	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $48	BREO $31	NUCALA $25
Genentech USA, Inc.	$156 Esbriet $107	XOLAIR $49
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$76 Adempas $76
Other	$507 Yupelri $56	TYVASO $51	SYMBICORT $50	ELIQUIS $46	SUNOSI $41	Other $264

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,352
Education	$357

Biography

Dr. Aaron Czysz, who practices in Allentown, PA, is a medical specialist in adult critical care and adult pulmonology. He is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG).