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Dr. Christine Saraceni, DO, MS

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: leukemia, thrombosis (blood clots), kidney cancer, and more.

13055 W Mcdowell Road Suite G112
Avondale, AZ 85392

(623) 312-3020

Dr. Christine Saraceni, DO, MS is a medical oncologist in Avondale, AZ specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. She graduated from Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Christine Saraceni, DO, MS is affiliated with Abrazo Health, Deer Valley Medical Center, Revere Medical, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers, Honor Health and IRONWOOD PHYSICIANS PC.

Office Locations

Address:

13055 W Mcdowell Road Suite G112
Avondale, AZ 85392

Address:

1710 N 159th Avenue
Goodyear, AZ 85395

Some issues Dr. Christine Saraceni, DO, MS can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

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.

hospital care	41
inpatient care	41

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	16

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	243
hospital care	248
inpatient care	248

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	16
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	23
Cancer	26

abdominal imaging	18
CT scan	39
doctor visit	350
hospital care	235
inpatient care	235
minimally invasive procedures	34
pelvic imaging	18
thoracic (chest) imaging	21

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	11
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	25
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	39
Dementia	21
Cancer	31

abdominal imaging	28
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	78
chemotherapy	78
CT scan	83
doctor visit	561
hospital care	224
inpatient care	224
minimally invasive procedures	147
pelvic imaging	28
thoracic (chest) imaging	55

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	21
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	22
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	37
Dementia	18
Cancer	33

abdominal imaging	81
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	181
chemotherapy	181
CT scan	203
doctor visit	632
hospital care	205
inpatient care	205
lab tests	11
minimally invasive procedures	224
pelvic imaging	81
thoracic (chest) imaging	122

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	29
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	27
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	15
Cancer	36

abdominal imaging	54
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	344
chemotherapy	344
CT scan	136
doctor visit	1544
hospital care	361
inpatient care	361
minimally invasive procedures	495
pelvic imaging	54
thoracic (chest) imaging	82

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Saraceni, DO, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christine Saraceni, DO, MS treated as a medical oncologist in Avondale, AZ were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and chemotherapy.

abdominal imaging	45
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	201
chemotherapy	201
CT scan	116
doctor visit	667
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219
lab tests	11
minimally invasive procedures	225
pelvic imaging	45
thoracic (chest) imaging	70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Saraceni, DO, MS.

**Gender**
Female	51
Male	53

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	79
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	9
75 to 84	32
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	50

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Saraceni, DO, MS From 2016 - 2021

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

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	31
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Christine Saraceni, DO, MS graduated from Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at LeHigh Valley Hospital Network. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: LeHigh Valley Hospital Network

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christine Saraceni, DO, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Abrazo Health

Deer Valley Medical Center

Revere Medical

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus

Ironwood Cancer & Research Centers

Honor Health

IRONWOOD PHYSICIANS PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$2,014 KISQALI $507	TASIGNA $241	PROMACTA $211	PIQRAY $125	TAFINLAR $99	Other $832
Genentech USA, Inc.	$1,563 TECENTRIQ $202	GAVRETO $139	Venclexta $136	POLIVY $128	Avastin $107	Other $852
Amgen Inc.	$1,401 XGEVA $486	Kyprolis $161	LUMAKRAS $158	Vectibix $101	Neulasta $45	Other $450
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$1,397 OPDIVO $876	EMPLICITI $156	SPRYCEL $121	YERVOY $51	OPDUALAG $38	Other $154
Celgene Corporation	$1,135 Reblozyl $318	Revlimid $229	Pomalyst $206	ONUREG $52	SPRYCEL $52	Other $278
Other	$13,771 IMBRUVICA $1,076	LYNPARZA $550	ULTOMIRIS $368	VERZENIO $335	LIBTAYO $330	Other $11,111

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17,930
Education	$1,922
Long term medical supply or device loan	$583
Grant	$476
Travel and Lodging	$220
Other	$150

Research Payments

Dr. Christine Saraceni, DO, MS has received 2 research payments totaling $7,155.

Biography

Dr. Christine Saraceni's specialties are adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology. She practices in Avondale, AZ. Dr. Saraceni's areas of expertise include pelvic cancer, heart problems, and lung cancer. She is professionally affiliated with Deer Valley Medical Center, Revere Medical, and Abrazo Arrowhead Campus. She attended Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at LeHigh Valley Hospital Network for residency. She has an open panel in Avondale, AZ according to Revere Medical.