Dr. Aparna Krishnan, MD, MPH is a family medicine practitioner in Abington, PA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Aparna Krishnan, MD, MPH is affiliated with Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health, Jefferson Health, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital and Jefferson Frankford Hospital.
1235 Old York Road Suite 210
Abington, PA 19001
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Aparna Krishnan, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Aparna Krishnan, MD, MPH.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Aparna Krishnan, MD, MPH treated were high cholesterol and hypertension.
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Dr. Aparna Krishnan, MD, MPH graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Swedish Family Medicine - First Hill. She is certified by the Family Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency: Swedish Family Medicine - First Hill
Board Certification: Family Medicine
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Aparna Krishnan, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Aparna Krishnan, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, CIGNA Commercial, AARP, MultiPlan, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, UPMC, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.
According to our sources, Dr. Aparna Krishnan, MD, MPH accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Aparna Krishnan, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 1228 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Aparna Krishnan, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Abington, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Aparna Krishnan, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$86
QULIPTA $86 |
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$30
BREZTRI $30 |
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DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER $23 |
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Dr. Aparna Krishnan's specialty is family medicine. Patients rated Dr. Krishnan highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among her clinical interests: primary care, obesity, and pap test. She accepts Blue California, Coventry, Geisinger Health Plan, and more. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is affiliated with Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health. Dr. Krishnan welcomes new patients at her office inAbington, PA as reported by Jefferson Health.
