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Elena Brinker, CRNP, MSN

Accepting New Patients

(893 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Family Medicine

Professional interests include: anal cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, skin cancer, and more.

1230 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 201
Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 402-8950

Elena Brinker, CRNP, MSN is a nurse in Allentown, PA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and family medicine. Elena Brinker, CRNP, MSN is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) and Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Office Locations

Address:

1230 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 201
Allentown, PA 18103

Address:

363 N 1st Street
Lehighton, PA 18235

Some issues Elena Brinker, CRNP, MSN 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.

Thrombocytosis (High Platelet Count)

Thrombocytosis is a disorder where people have too high of a concentration of platelets. Excess platelets can cause blood to clot in the veins. Blood clots in the veins are particularly dangerous, as they can obstruct blood flow and cause heart attacks and strokes. Thrombocytosis has two forms:

Thrombocythemia, also referred to as primary or essential thrombosis (ET), develops from irregular bone marrow cells that produce too many platelets. The cause of these bone marrow cells is unknown.
Reactive thrombosis (RT), also referred to as secondary thrombosis, arises from a different condition such as cancer, anemia, spleen removal, or infection. It is most common in older adults, but can occur in people of all ages. Symptoms of reactive thrombosis may gradually develop over time and typically include bruising, gum bleeding, and blood clotting.

If a doctor suspects a patient has thrombocytosis, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytosis can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Patients with high platelet counts are frequently prescribed a daily dose of over-the-counter medication aspirin to thin the blood. Platelet-lowering medications, such as hydroxyurea and Intron A, may reduce the likelihood of blood clot formation. Excess platelets may also be removed from the blood by a procedure called plateletpheresis or platelet reduction apheresis, where blood is drawn, circulated into a centrifuge that separates the blood components, and returned to the body with some platelets extracted. Plateletpheresis is a rare procedure reserved for patients who have severe clotting.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with thrombocytosis are advised to drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and to avoid smoking. Many people with thrombocytosis live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

doctor visit	79

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	26

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	47

doctor visit	94
port flush	12

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	45

doctor visit	309

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	22
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	58

doctor visit	948

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Elena Brinker, CRNP, MSN for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	358

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Elena Brinker, CRNP, MSN.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	12
85 and over	2
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	15

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elena Brinker, CRNP, MSN From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Elena Brinker, CRNP, MSN treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and cancer.

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	18
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	15
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Elena Brinker, CRNP, MSN is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Ratings & Reviews

Elena Brinker, CRNP, MSN has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 893 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Elena Brinker, CRNP, MSN from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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General Payments

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