Dr. Carlos Jose Ventura, MD is an internist in Kettering, OH specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from University of El Salvador Faculty of Medicine in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Carlos Jose Ventura, MD is affiliated with Kettering Health and ALLIANCE PHYSICIANS INC.
1745 E. Stroop Road
Kettering, OH 45429
Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.
Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.
In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.
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. Carlos Jose Ventura, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carlos Jose Ventura, MD treated as an internist in Kettering, OH were vaccines, preventive care, blood draw and nursing home care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carlos Jose Ventura, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carlos Jose Ventura, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. Carlos Jose Ventura, MD graduated from University of El Salvador Faculty of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at Maricopa Medical Center. He has a state license in Arizona.
Medical School: University of El Salvador Faculty of Medicine (2003)
Residency: Maricopa Medical Center (2013)
Licensed In: Arizona
Dr. Carlos Jose Ventura, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Carlos Jose Ventura, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.97 out of 5 stars based on 93 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Carlos Jose Ventura, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kettering, OH.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Carlos Jose Ventura, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,719
INVOKANA $742 |
XARELTO $731 |
INVOKAMET $240 |
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$1,181
SYMBICORT $364 |
FARXIGA $305 |
BRILINTA $216 |
BYDUREON $84 |
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $26 |
Other $186 |
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$1,026
JARDIANCE $510 |
Pradaxa $185 |
GLYXAMBI $139 |
STIOLTO RESPIMAT $80 |
STIOLTO $36 |
Other $77 |
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$877
Repatha $529 |
Prolia $348 |
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$707
Ozempic $329 |
Tresiba $251 |
Saxenda $71 |
Xultophy 100/3.6 $13 |
$43 |
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$2,684
Adempas $446 |
STEGLATRO $285 |
TRULICITY $181 |
Brintellix $170 |
Octrode $165 |
Other $1,438 |
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Dr. Carlos Ventura's areas of expertise include the following: pap test, immunization (preventive vaccines), and electrocardiogram (EKG). Patient ratings for Dr. Ventura average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ventura attended medical school at the University of El Salvador Faculty of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Ventura completed a residency program at Maricopa Medical Center. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Ventura is professionally affiliated with Kettering Health. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Kettering, OH.
