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Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, MD

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(568 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Georgetown University School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: empyema, injuries, hemoptysis, and more.

3800 Reservoir Road Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

(202) 295-0552

Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, MD is a pulmonologist in Washington, DC specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health and MGMC LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

3800 Reservoir Road Northwest
Washington, DC 20007

Some issues Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, 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	59
hospital care	615
inpatient care	615
pulmonary testing	51

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	27
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	52
Dementia	14
Cancer	31

doctor visit	69
hospital care	478
inpatient care	478
pulmonary testing	22

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	109
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	21
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	27

**Gender**
Male	250
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	236
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	32
Less than 65	130

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	36
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	51
Dementia	23
Cancer	27

doctor visit	81
hospital care	598
inpatient care	598
pulmonary testing	58

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	133
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	21
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	71
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	53
Dementia	24
Cancer	24

doctor visit	104
hospital care	458
inpatient care	458
pulmonary testing	76

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	128
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	28
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	48
Dementia	28
Cancer	24

doctor visit	185
hospital care	346
inpatient care	346
preventive care	11
pulmonary testing	112
vaccines	11

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	121
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	23
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	47
Dementia	23
Cancer	22

doctor visit	171
hospital care	357
inpatient care	357
pulmonary testing	113

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	140
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	25
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	48
Dementia	25
Cancer	27

doctor visit	103
hospital care	363
inpatient care	363
pulmonary testing	40

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	162
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	17
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	48
Dementia	28
Cancer	24

doctor visit	350
hospital care	348
inpatient care	348
pulmonary testing	222

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Washington, DC were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and catheterization.

catheterization	12
doctor visit	132
hospital care	463
inpatient care	463
preventive care	11
pulmonary testing	82
vaccines	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, MD.

**Gender**
Female	133
Male	122

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	115
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	112
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	19
75 to 84	68
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	107

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	19
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	18
Cancer	20

Education & Training

Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2006. She completed residency at Georgetown University Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Health

MGMC LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Virginia Premier Health Plan, Cigna, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

MAMSI

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Select

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Coventry National Network PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Virginia Premier Health Plan

Cigna

WellPoint

Aetna

CIGNA Network Open Access

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HealthyBlue PPO

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Carefirst EPO

Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

United MD IPA (HMO)

United Choice Plus

CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

Innovation Health: PPO

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

United Choice

United Optimum Choice

Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

Innovation Health: POS

Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

United Select Plus (POS)

CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

United Erickson Advantage Plans

Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

D-SNP)

I-SNP

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

United Core Essential (HMO)

Innovation Health: POS Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

Innovation Health: Open POS II

Innovation Health: Indemnity

United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

United Navigate

Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

Police and Fire Clinic

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 568 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christine Mary Fleury, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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