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Dr. Ethan Kuperman, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist)

Penn State College of Medicine

Professional interests include: liver failure, autoimmune diseases, confusion, and more.

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

(319) 384-8506

Dr. Ethan Kuperman, MD is an internist in Iowa City, IA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine. Dr. Ethan Kuperman, MD is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

Address:

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

Some issues Dr. Ethan Kuperman, MD 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.

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

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.

doctor visit	50
hospital care	577
inpatient care	578

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	52
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	46
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

doctor visit	40
hospital care	428
inpatient care	429

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	24
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

hospital care	329
inpatient care	317
outpatient care	12

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	300
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	44
Less than 65	96

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

doctor visit	66
hospital care	351
inpatient care	352

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	36
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

doctor visit	37
hospital care	240
inpatient care	241

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	17
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	39
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

doctor visit	91
hospital care	378
inpatient care	379

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	34
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

doctor visit	73
hospital care	473
inpatient care	474

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	28
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	46
Dementia	17
Cancer	17

doctor visit	144
hospital care	411
inpatient care	412

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	35
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

doctor visit	199
hospital care	961
inpatient care	962

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ethan Kuperman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ethan Kuperman, MD treated as an internist in Iowa City, IA were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

doctor visit	90
hospital care	461
inpatient care	460
outpatient care	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan Kuperman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	113
Male	108

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	205
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	27
75 to 84	56
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ethan Kuperman, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ethan Kuperman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Ethan Kuperman, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine Iowa Board of Medicine and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine Iowa Board of Medicine

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ethan Kuperman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa

University of Iowa Health Care

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Biography

Dr. Ethan Kuperman, who practices in Iowa City, IA, is a medical specialist in hospital medicine (hospitalist). Dr. Kuperman is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.