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Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Georgetown University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: vasectomy, urologic (genitourinary) disorders, kidney infection, and more.

1800 Byberry Road
Valley, PA 19006

(215) 517-1100

Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD is an urologist in Valley, PA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, CENTERS FOR ADVANCED UROLOGY LLC and Jefferson Abington Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

1800 Byberry Road
Valley, PA 19006

Address:

1800 Byberry Road Suite 1203
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

Some issues Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Stones are formed when mineral deposits build up and harden in an organ or gland. For example, urine contains minerals that can form crystals and result in kidney or bladder stones. Stones can also occur in other parts of the body, like the mouth. Salivary gland stones form when the chemicals in the saliva harden and get stuck in the tiny ducts of the salivary glands. Pain and swelling are the most common symptoms associated with stones.

Lithotripsy is a procedure used to break up small stones. Shock wave lithotripsy, the most common type of lithotripsy and least invasive way of treating stones, does this using high-powered sound waves. This procedure can treat many types of stones in the body, but it is most frequently used for urinary stones, such as kidney and bladder stones.

Shock wave lithotripsy can be done in one of two ways. Conventionally, this procedure is performed when someone is sitting in a tub of water, and the sound waves travel through the water to their body. A more recent alternative is to send the shock waves through cushions while a patient is lying on a table. Although shock wave lithotripsy is not surgery and requires no cutting, the patient will be given anesthesia before the procedure. Their body should be able to pass the broken-up urinary stones naturally in their urine after treatment. For other types of stones, another minimally invasive procedure may be required to remove stone fragments left by shock wave lithotripsy.

catheterization	34
doctor visit	615
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112
lab tests	620
minimally invasive procedures	112
neurostimulator lead placement	13
placement of vaginal support device	23
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	645

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	107
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

catheterization	34
doctor visit	828
hospital care	120
inpatient care	120
lab tests	827
minimally invasive procedures	132
placement of vaginal support device	22
potassium test	13
stent placement (stenting)	11
urologic procedures	888

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	49
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	115
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

catheterization	35
doctor visit	887
foreign body removal	11
hospital care	152
inpatient care	152
lab tests	882
minimally invasive procedures	165
placement of vaginal support device	23
stent placement (stenting)	18
urologic procedures	917

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	994

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1144
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	594
From 75 to 84	348
85 and over	278
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

anorectal procedures	23
catheterization	93
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	1087
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136
lab tests	1085
minimally invasive procedures	176
placement of vaginal support device	18
urologic procedures	1208

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	625

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	701
Black	77
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	153
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	637

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	760
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	170
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

catheterization	55
doctor visit	1023
foreign body removal	16
hospital care	166
inpatient care	166
lab tests	1022
minimally invasive procedures	574
neurostimulation	376
stent placement (stenting)	10
urologic procedures	1102

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	642

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	779
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	133
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

catheterization	70
doctor visit	1002
foreign body removal	25
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
lab tests	918
minimally invasive procedures	744
neurostimulation	528
stent placement (stenting)	15
urologic procedures	1112

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	645

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	818
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	162
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	15
Cancer	17

catheterization	45
doctor visit	829
foreign body removal	14
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153
lab tests	723
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	382
neurostimulation	208
stent placement (stenting)	27
urologic procedures	846

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	557

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	697
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	124
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	27
catheterization	96
chemotherapy	27
chronic care	193
doctor visit	2312
foreign body removal	50
hospital care	341
inpatient care	341
lab tests	2025
laser treatment	14
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	589
neurostimulation	168
placement of vaginal support device	26
stent placement (stenting)	59
urologic procedures	2410

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD treated as an urologist in Valley, PA were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and neurostimulation.

anorectal procedures	22
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	27
catheterization	60
chemotherapy	27
chronic care	193
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	1076
foreign body removal	21
hospital care	171
inpatient care	171
lab tests	1020
laser treatment	12
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	12
minimally invasive procedures	356
neurostimulation	278
neurostimulator lead placement	13
potassium test	13
stent placement (stenting)	22
urologic procedures	1154

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD.

**Gender**
Female	490
Male	180

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	53
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	587
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	14

**Age**
85 and over	124
75 to 84	202
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	297

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. She completed residency at University Hospitals, Cleveland. She is certified by the Urology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

Residency: University Hospitals, Cleveland

Board Certification: Urology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health

CENTERS FOR ADVANCED UROLOGY LLC

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. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna, Keystone Health Plan East, CIGNA Medicare, United Healthcare, Workers' Compensation, CIGNA Commercial, Humana, Personal Choice, Medicare FFS and Devoted Medicare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna

Keystone Health Plan East

CIGNA Medicare

United Healthcare

Workers' Compensation

CIGNA Commercial

Humana

Personal Choice

Medicare FFS

Devoted Medicare

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elizabeth Joanne Anoia-Loftus, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$2,239 Vesicare $808	Myrbetriq $670	XTANDI $336	$425
Coloplast Corp	$1,481 Isiris aStent Removal Device $15	TOROSA $14	$1,452
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC	$1,120 PROVENGE $1,120
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$849 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $676	INTERSTIM $173
Medtronic, Inc.	$495 INTERSTIM $495
Other	$3,952 Xofigo $391	FIRMAGON $293	Uribel $217	ORGOVYX $214	LITHOVUE $175	Other $2,661

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$8,095
Travel and Lodging	$1,612
Education	$429

Biography

Dr. Elizabeth Anoia-Loftus is a medical specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Anoia-Loftus include bladder cancer, uroflowmetry, and shock wave lithotripsy. Dr. Anoia-Loftus accepts Blue California, Independence Blue Cross, and Cigna, in addition to other insurance carriers. She attended Georgetown University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at the University Hospitals, Cleveland for residency. Dr. Anoia-Loftus is affiliated with Jefferson Health. She welcomes new patients at her office inValley, PA as reported by Jefferson Health.