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Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Integrative Medicine and Family Medicine

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: knee pain, hip pain, tinnitus, and more.

1244 Fort Washington Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034

(215) 646-1686

Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO is an integrative medicine physician in Fort Washington, PA specializing in integrative medicine and family medicine. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO is affiliated with Jefferson Health, FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES OF UPPER DUBLIN and Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1244 Fort Washington Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034

Some issues Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO 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.

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.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:

Blacklegged (deer) ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Northeastern, North -Central, and mid-Atlantic United States.
Western blacklegged ticks, which spread Lyme disease in the Pacific and Coastal regions of the United States.
A mother infected with Lyme disease may pass it onto a fetus.

As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.

After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.

In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:

Facial palsy (facial droop)
Headache and neck pain
Arthritis
Nerve pain and numbness
Spinal and brain inflammation
Abnormal heart rhythm (Lyme carditis)

Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:

Nerve blocking drugs for pain, such as gabapentin
Topical ointments for rashes

People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.

blood draw	94
doctor visit	418
preventive care	28
vaccines	28

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

blood draw	105
doctor visit	378
lab tests	12
preventive care	20
vaccines	20

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	107

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	13
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

blood draw	64
doctor visit	453
preventive care	118
vaccines	118

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	40
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

blood draw	23
doctor visit	496
preventive care	144
vaccines	144

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	20
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

blood draw	12
doctor visit	381
preventive care	47
vaccines	47

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

blood draw	19
doctor visit	299
preventive care	52
vaccines	52

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	116

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

doctor visit	448
preventive care	55
vaccines	55

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	131

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

doctor visit	337
preventive care	40
vaccines	40

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	11
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

doctor visit	757
preventive care	97
vaccines	97

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO treated as an integrative medicine physician in Fort Washington, PA were preventive care, vaccines, blood draw and lab tests.

blood draw	52
doctor visit	440
lab tests	12
preventive care	69
vaccines	69

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO.

**Gender**
Female	110
Male	35

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	130
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	38
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	82

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	7
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at Medical Center of Delaware, Newark. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Medical Center of Delaware, Newark

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

FAMILY PRACTICE ASSOCIATES OF UPPER DUBLIN

Jefferson Abington Hospital

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. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Keystone Health Plan East, MultiPlan, First Health, United Healthcare, Workers' Compensation, Blue Cross Federal, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA Commercial, Humana, Keystone 65 HMO, Personal Choice, Medicare FFS, UPMC, Devoted Medicare and Independence Blue Cross - Various plans.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna

Keystone Health Plan East

MultiPlan

First Health

United Healthcare

Workers' Compensation

Blue Cross Federal

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Aetna Medicare

CIGNA Commercial

Humana

Keystone 65 HMO

Personal Choice

Medicare FFS

UPMC

Devoted Medicare

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Colleen Ann Devinney, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Washington, PA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-03

I had my annual physical appt with Dr. DeVinney.  She was very thorough and took her time to review my information and ask questions. I highly recommend her.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novo Nordisk Inc	$349 Ozempic $98	Saxenda $71	Tresiba $66	Victoza $51	RYBELSUS $28	Other $35
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$293 BELSOMRA $119	JANUVIA $100	JANUMET XR $28	DULERA $25	GARDASIL 9 $12	Other $10
Lilly USA, LLC	$187 JARDIANCE $69	BASAGLAR $42	MOUNJARO $36	EMGALITY $25	TRULICITY $16
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$164 FARXIGA $113	SYMBICORT $24	BYDUREON $15	$12
SANOFI PASTEUR INC.	$133 FLUZONE HIGH-DOSE $54	FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT $26	FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT $14	SKLICE $14	MENQUADFI $13	Other $11
Other	$869 Neuro-Chronic Pain $109	Creon $60	Repatha $43	Rinvoq $42	VYVANSE $40	Other $575

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,963
Gift	$31

Biography

Dr. Colleen Devinney sees patients in Fort Washington, PA. Her medical specialties are family medicine and integrative medicine. Her areas of expertise include the following: migraine, elbow pain, and celiac disease. Dr. Devinney is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Aetna. She obtained her medical school training at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and performed her residency at UPMC St. Margaret and Medical Center of Delaware, Newark. Dr. Devinney is affiliated with Jefferson Health. Jefferson Health reports that she is closed to new patients at this time.