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Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO

Accepting New Patients

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), cesarean section (C-section), dilation and evacuation (D&E), and more.

171 Red Horse Road
Pottsville, PA 17901

(570) 628-2229

Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pottsville, PA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network and SCHUYLKILL HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL GROUP, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

171 Red Horse Road
Pottsville, PA 17901

Address:

224 Claremont Avenue
Tamaqua, PA 18252

Some issues Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

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.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

breast exam	113
cytology	108
doctor visit	88
gynecologic pathology	108
gynecologic procedures	113
lab tests	35
pelvic imaging	20
preventive care	107
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
women's imaging	20

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	182

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

breast exam	119
cytology	117
doctor visit	92
gynecologic pathology	117
gynecologic procedures	119
lab tests	22
pelvic imaging	13
preventive care	116
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
women's imaging	13

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	197

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

breast exam	102
cytology	103
doctor visit	53
gynecologic pathology	103
gynecologic procedures	102
preventive care	102

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	316

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

breast exam	123
cytology	122
doctor visit	71
gynecologic pathology	122
gynecologic procedures	123
pelvic imaging	18
preventive care	121
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
women's imaging	18

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	168

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

breast exam	126
cytology	126
doctor visit	117
gastrointestinal procedures	10
gynecologic pathology	126
gynecologic procedures	126
lab tests	34
mental health therapy	16
minimally invasive procedures	10
pelvic imaging	17
preventive care	136
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
weight management	16
women's imaging	17

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	75

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

breast exam	118
cytology	119
doctor visit	103
gynecologic pathology	119
gynecologic procedures	118
lab tests	26
mental health therapy	46
pelvic imaging	18
preventive care	118
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
weight management	46
women's imaging	18

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

breast exam	104
cytology	104
doctor visit	65
gynecologic pathology	104
gynecologic procedures	104
pelvic imaging	21
preventive care	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	21
women's imaging	21

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	153

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

breast exam	80
cytology	79
doctor visit	31
gynecologic pathology	79
gynecologic procedures	80
preventive care	78

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	117

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	209
cytology	209
doctor visit	54
gynecologic pathology	209
gynecologic procedures	209
preventive care	208

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pottsville, PA were breast exam, preventive care, gynecologic procedures and cytology.

breast exam	121
cytology	120
doctor visit	76
gastrointestinal procedures	10
gynecologic pathology	120
gynecologic procedures	121
lab tests	30
mental health therapy	31
minimally invasive procedures	10
pelvic imaging	17
preventive care	121
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
weight management	31
women's imaging	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO.

**Gender**
Female	155
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	39
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	76

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	5
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (1991)

Residency: The Reading Hospital and Medical Center (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Health Network

SCHUYLKILL HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL GROUP, INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 1176 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Pottsville, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$8,028 Da Vinci Surgical System $8,028
AbbVie Inc.	$526 Orilissa $170	ORIAHNN $143	Liletta $123	LO LOESTRIN FE $90
Pfizer Inc.	$399 PVC $103	MYFEMBREE $94	PREMARIN ORALS $86	PREMARIN $77	NURTEC ODT $36	Other $4
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$280 Myrbetriq $139	Vesicare $102	Veozah $39
AbbVie, Inc.	$270 Orilissa $259	Lupaneta $11
Other	$2,096 CONTINENCE CARE $193	LO LOESTRIN FE $167	Slynd $135	MYFEMBREE $132	GEMTESA $92	Other $1,376

**Types of Payments**
Education	$7,631
Food and Beverage	$3,968

Research Payments

Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO has received 7 research payments totaling $1,150.

Biography

Dr. David Krewson works as an obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Krewson's clinical interests include colposcopy, hysterosalpingography, and adolescent gynecology. He is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network. He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and then he performed his residency at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Krewson highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Lehigh Valley Health Network, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Pottsville, PA.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David Paul Krewson, DO From 2013 - 2021

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Research Payments

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