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Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD

Accepting New Patients

(147 Ratings)

Specializes in: Maternal and Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2005)

Professional interests include: education, intensive care, pelvic imaging, and more.

3900 Hamilton Boulevard Suite 201
Allentown, PA 18103

(484) 664-7555

Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD is a perinatologist in Allentown, PA specializing in maternal and fetal medicine and obstetrics. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network, HAZLETON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES and FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Boulevard 1st Floor
Allentown, PA 18103

Address:

228 Independence Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Address:

3900 Hamilton Boulevard Suite 201
Allentown, PA 18103

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4807 Freemansburg Avenue Suite 250
Easton, PA 18045

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50 Moisey Drive Suite 208
Hazle Township, PA 18202

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52 Glenmaura National Boulevard Suite 103
Moosic, PA 18507

Some issues Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD can help you with:

Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

A large baby or birth to multiple children
Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Baby with a developmental disorder
Irregular fetal heartbeat
Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

Labor not progressing
Fetus switching position during labor
Distressed infant
Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

**Age**
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85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

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85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

**Age**
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From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

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

**Age**
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From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

pelvic imaging	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	10
women's imaging	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD treated as a perinatologist in Allentown, PA were prenatal testing, obstetrical procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

obstetrical procedures	14
pelvic imaging	12
prenatal testing	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
women's imaging	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD treated were depression.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal-Fetal Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2005)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center (2008)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

HAZLETON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.72 out of 5 stars based on 147 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Daniel Morris Kraus, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$15 Praxbind $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$15

Biography

Dr. Daniel Kraus' specialty is maternal and fetal medicine. He is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). Dr. Kraus graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.