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Dr. Brian Kendall Civic, MD

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(Brian K. Civic, MD)

(321 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease), General Practice and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Temple University School Of Medicine (2007)

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. Brian Kendall Civic, MD is a pulmonologist in Allentown, PA specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease), general practice and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2007 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Brian Kendall Civic, 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

Some issues Dr. Brian Kendall Civic, 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	129
inpatient care	129

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	24
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	48
Dementia	21
Cancer	25

doctor visit	123
hospital care	510
inpatient care	510

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	431
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	76
Less than 65	108

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

doctor visit	109
hospital care	590
inpatient care	590

**Gender**
Male	564
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	944
Black	42
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	160
Less than 65	244

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	51
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

doctor visit	251
hospital care	366
inpatient care	366

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	18
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	57
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	47
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	45
Dementia	19
Cancer	17

doctor visit	331
hospital care	311
inpatient care	311

**Gender**
Male	244
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	425
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	57
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

doctor visit	364
hospital care	243
inpatient care	243

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	15
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	74
Less than 65	95

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	46
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

doctor visit	339
hospital care	161
inpatient care	161
pulmonary testing	24

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	463
Black	15
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	179
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	63
Less than 65	99

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	17

doctor visit	244
hospital care	127
inpatient care	127
pulmonary testing	82

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	16
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	57
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	48
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

doctor visit	540
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173
pulmonary testing	264

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian Kendall Civic, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Kendall Civic, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Allentown, PA were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

doctor visit	258
hospital care	290
inpatient care	290
pulmonary testing	123

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Kendall Civic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	380
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	127
85 and over	56
Less than 65	86
65 to 74	150

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Kendall Civic, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	13
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Kendall Civic, MD graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2007. 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 (2007)

Residency: Temple University Hospital (2008)

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

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian Kendall Civic, 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. Brian Kendall Civic, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 321 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian Kendall Civic, 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. Brian Kendall Civic, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$354 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $143	STIOLTO $99	OFEV $49	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $49	Praxbind $13
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$334 ANORO $101	NUCALA $95	BREO $63	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $47	INCRUSE $14	Other $14
Genentech USA, Inc.	$260 Esbriet $161	XOLAIR $99
United Therapeutics Corporation	$224 ORENITRAM $139	TYVASO $85
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$201 OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $91	OPSUMIT $51	VENTAVIS ILOPROST $31	VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $16	UPTRAVI $13
Other	$1,621 Adempas $160	Brovana $131	FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE $124	XARELTO $116	ACTHAR $92	Other $997

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,981
Education	$13

Biography

Dr. Brian Civic is a general practice, pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease), and critical care (intensive care medicine) specialist in Allentown, PA. Dr. Civic is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). According to Lehigh Valley Health Network, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Allentown, PA. Before performing his residency at Temple University Hospital, Dr. Civic attended Temple University School of Medicine.