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Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD

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(Christine G. Saad, MD)

(2753 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and General Practice

Temple University School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: age-related macular degeneration (AMD), headache, cataract surgery, and more.

1431 Nursery Street Suite 200
Fogelsville, PA 18051

(484) 273-4390

Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD is an ophthalmologist in Fogelsville, PA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and general practice. She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVPG Ophthalmology-Fogelsville.

Office Locations

Address:

1431 Nursery Street Suite 200
Fogelsville, PA 18051

Some issues Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

doctor visit	480
eye procedures	1734
ultrasound (sonogram)	119

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	387

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	519
Black	29
Hispanic	110
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	294
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	72
Less than 65	145

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

doctor visit	206
eye procedures	2102
ultrasound (sonogram)	162

**Gender**
Male	269
Female	370

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	32
Hispanic	86
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	63
Less than 65	143

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

doctor visit	283
eye procedures	2013
ultrasound (sonogram)	202

**Gender**
Male	624
Female	886

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1150
Black	72
Hispanic	232
Asian	34
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	680
From 75 to 84	398
85 and over	162
Less than 65	270

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

doctor visit	354
eye procedures	2103
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	206

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	629
Black	36
Hispanic	131
Asian	20
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	74
Less than 65	148

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

doctor visit	322
eye procedures	1950
lab tests	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	214

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	498

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	654
Black	36
Hispanic	103
Asian	28
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	445
From 75 to 84	207
85 and over	78
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	431
eye procedures	1679
lab tests	16
laser treatment	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	229

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	654
Black	36
Hispanic	103
Asian	24
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	427
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	76
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	13
doctor visit	582
eye procedures	1536
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14
laser treatment	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	147

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	533

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	703
Black	37
Hispanic	86
Asian	21
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	78
Less than 65	103

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	248
eye procedures	1475
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

**Gender**
Male	284
Female	460

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	623
Black	32
Hispanic	54
Asian	17
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	414
From 75 to 84	197
85 and over	65
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	38
doctor visit	1764
eye procedures	2943
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
laser treatment	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	64

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fogelsville, PA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lab tests and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	20
doctor visit	519
eye procedures	1951
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
lab tests	25
laser treatment	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	155

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD.

**Gender**
Female	410
Male	285

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	542
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	90
Other	12

**Age**
85 and over	66
75 to 84	177
Less than 65	108
65 to 74	341

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2002. She completed residency at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVPG Ophthalmology-Fogelsville

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 2753 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christine Georgine Saad, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fogelsville, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.	$1,977 AmnioGraft $1,977
Allergan Inc.	$1,129 RESTASIS $338	LUMIGAN $263	COMBIGAN $188	BOTOX $125	$216
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$728 Simbrinza $283	Ilevro $128	ORA $125	CataractEquipment $122	AcrySof $41	Other $30
Shire North American Group Inc	$452 XIIDRA $439	$12
AbbVie Inc.	$375 COMBIGAN $191	DURYSTA $184
Other	$1,233 UPLIZNA $153	PROLENSA $122	Definity $114	Ilevro $97	CEQUA $72	Other $675

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,816
Travel and Lodging	$1,977
Education	$101

Biography

Dr. Christine Saad's specialties are general practice and ophthalmology (eye disease). She practices in Allentown, PA and Fogelsville, PA. She has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Saad's areas of expertise include conjunctivitis (pink eye), eye floater, and blepharoptosis (droopy eyelid). She is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). Dr. Saad's practice in Fogelsville, PA is open to new patients as reported by Lehigh Valley Health Network. After completing medical school at Temple University School of Medicine, she performed her residency at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System. She is conversant in Arabic.