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Dr. Amy D. Crawford-Faucher, MD

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), hypertension (high blood pressure), sports physicals, and more.

2550 Mosside Boulevard Forbes Family Medicine Monroeville Medical Arts Building, Suite 500
Monroeville, PA

(412) 457-1100

Dr. Amy D. Crawford-Faucher, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Monroeville, PA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1994 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Amy D. Crawford-Faucher, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

Office Locations

Address:

2550 Mosside Boulevard Forbes Family Medicine Monroeville Medical Arts Building, Suite 500
Monroeville, PA

Address:

2550 Mosside Boulevard Suite 500
Monroeville, PA 15146

Some issues Dr. Amy D. Crawford-Faucher, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"The integration of primary and express care services provides patients with convenient, timely access to care, as well as improved care coordination among providers," said Dr. Amy...”—"AHN expands services at Downtown Pittsburgh clinic", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, December 2023

“Dr. Amy Crawford-Faucher, a family medicine physician and vice chair of the Allegheny Health Network Primary Care Institute, noted that testing centers that popped up around the region at the...”—"Tracking of covid-19 cases shifts as virus rides periodic waves", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, November 2023

“Keeping your vaccinations updated reminds your immune system how to fight off covid, similar to getting a flu shot, said Dr. Amy Crawford-Faucher, AHN Family Medicine family physician and vice...”—"New covid booster can update protection from severe disease, Western Pa. doctors say", Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 2023

hospital care	71
inpatient care	71

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	21

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

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	44
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

hospital care	123
inpatient care	123

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	32
Dementia	29
Cancer	0

hospital care	61
inpatient care	61

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	51

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	12
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	29
Dementia	21
Cancer	0

doctor visit	36
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	14
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	25
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

doctor visit	61
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	12
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	0

doctor visit	98
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	16
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

doctor visit	25
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	12
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	29
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

doctor visit	100
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy D. Crawford-Faucher, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amy D. Crawford-Faucher, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Monroeville, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	62
hospital care	52
inpatient care	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy D. Crawford-Faucher, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	41
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	6
85 and over	6
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	17

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy D. Crawford-Faucher, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amy D. Crawford-Faucher, MD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	1
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Amy D. Crawford-Faucher, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 1994. She completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Family Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amy D. Crawford-Faucher, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

ALLEGHENY CLINIC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amy D. Crawford-Faucher, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$213 JARDIANCE $213
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$123 NEXPLANON $16	$107
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$104 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $104
Celgene Corporation	$100 Revlimid $100
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$62 LifeVest $62
Other	$18 ZIO XT Patch $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$619

Biography

Dr. Amy Crawford-Faucher specializes in family medicine and practices in Monroeville, PA. Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Crawford-Faucher include diabetes, immunization (preventive vaccines), and newborn care. She graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). She is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network.