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Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD

Accepting New Patients

(405 Ratings)

Specializes in: Trauma Surgery and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional interests include: laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, colonic volvulus, inguinal hernia repair, and more.

100 East Lancaster Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096

(484) 572-0171

Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD is a trauma surgeon in Philadelphia, PA specializing in trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD is affiliated with Main Line Health, Jefferson Health, Jefferson University Physicians (JUP), Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Main Line HealthCare (MLHC).

Office Locations

Address:

1101 Chestnut Street Floor 8
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Address:

100 East Lancaster Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096

Address:

255 West Lancaster Avenue
Paoli, PA 19301

Some issues Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Small Bowel Resection

Small bowel resection is a surgical procedure performed to remove all or part of the small intestine. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from food and passes waste to the large bowel. Tumors or conditions such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease can cause injury to the intestine or lead to blockage. To allow the small intestine to function normally, surgery to remove part of the intestine may be necessary.

Small bowel resection can be done through either a laparoscopic or open approach. If someone is having a laparoscopic small bowel resection, their surgeon will make multiple small incisions on the abdomen and insert a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. If they are having an open small bowel resection, a large cut is made on the abdomen to expose the intestine. A laparoscopic small bowel resection is associated with less pain and requires a shorter recovery period, but depending on the condition, patients may have to undergo an open procedure.

After making the necessary incisions, the surgeon will remove the targeted portion of the intestine and then perform an anastomosis. Depending on the amount of intestine left, an anastomosis may involve the surgeon either joining together the ends of the intestine or creating a stoma which is an opening in the abdomen. In this procedure, called an ileostomy, the end of the small intestine (ileum) is attached to the opening in the abdominal wall. A drainage pouch will be attached to the skin to collect waste.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the intestine will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the intestines to heal following surgery.

Small bowel resection is typically completed in one to four hours. After the operation, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few days, and it may take some time before they can return to their normal diet.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
Spinal infections
Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

In The News

“At Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, which received 10 of the 14 victims in June's South Street shooting, up to four nurses and emergency technicians help extract patients as needed, trauma...”—"Saving Philly gunshot victims starts outside the hospital door - with a heavy lift", Philadelphia Inquirer, July 2022

anastomosis	23
catheterization	23
doctor visit	12
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145
minimally invasive procedures	23
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	165
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	35
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	50
Dementia	27
Cancer	20

anastomosis	26
catheterization	26
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183
minimally invasive procedures	26

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	46
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	29
Cancer	19

anastomosis	25
catheterization	25
doctor visit	14
gastrointestinal procedures	25
hospital care	239
inpatient care	239
minimally invasive procedures	25
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	130
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	33
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	47
Dementia	36
Cancer	17

anastomosis	32
catheterization	32
doctor visit	9
gastrointestinal procedures	32
hospital care	323
inpatient care	323
minimally invasive procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	63
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	41
Cancer	19

anastomosis	28
catheterization	28
gastrointestinal procedures	28
hospital care	288
inpatient care	288
minimally invasive procedures	28

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	64
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	41
Dementia	40
Cancer	18

anastomosis	13
catheterization	13
doctor visit	20
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	364
inpatient care	364
minimally invasive procedures	13

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	42
Dementia	41
Cancer	16

anastomosis	18
catheterization	18
doctor visit	20
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	373
inpatient care	373
minimally invasive procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	245
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	77
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	40
Dementia	40
Cancer	19

anastomosis	19
catheterization	19
doctor visit	8
gastrointestinal procedures	19
hospital care	297
inpatient care	297
minimally invasive procedures	19

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	68
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	45
Dementia	44
Cancer	16

anastomosis	15
catheterization	15
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	473
inpatient care	473
minimally invasive procedures	15

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD treated as a trauma surgeon in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, anastomosis and minimally invasive procedures.

anastomosis	22
catheterization	22
doctor visit	15
gastrointestinal procedures	22
hospital care	298
inpatient care	298
minimally invasive procedures	22
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	36
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	184
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	66
85 and over	55
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	81

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	14
Dementia	29

Education & Training

Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Mercy Philadelphia Hospital. He is certified by the Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Surgery Emergency Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Mercy Philadelphia Hospital

Board Certification: Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Surgery Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Main Line Health

Jefferson Health

Jefferson University Physicians (JUP)

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Main Line HealthCare (MLHC)

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. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Humana, Workers' Compensation, Cigna, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Provider Partners Medicare, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Devoted Medicare, Medical Assistance of Delaware, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, UPMC, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness and Keystone First VIP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Aetna Medicare

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Medicare

Blue Cross Federal

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

GEHA

WellCare

AmeriHealth

AARP

MultiPlan

CIGNA Commercial

Aetna

Geisinger Health Plan

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Humana

Workers' Compensation

Cigna

Devon Health

TRICARE

First Health

WellPoint

Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA)

Medical Assistance of New Jersey

Provider Partners Medicare

PA Health and Wellness CHC

Devoted Medicare

Medical Assistance of Delaware

Keystone First/CHC/VIP

Blue Card by BCBS

Medicare FFS

Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania

Independence Blue Cross - Various plans

UPMC

Highmark Wholecare

Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness

Keystone First VIP

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 405 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Joseph Koenig JR., DO, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$49 Thoracic $18	Rib Fix Blu $18	RibFix Blu $13
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated	$49 $49
Kerecis Limited	$27 Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $27
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$23 DERMACELL $23
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$23 MATRIXRIB $23
Other	$90 Vumerity $22	QuikClot $19	Versajet $15	Flowable $15	$19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$261

Biography

Dr. George Koenig practices trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He has indicated that his clinical interests include acute care, cellulitis, and vascular disease. Dr. Koenig is professionally affiliated with Main Line HealthCare (MLHC) and Jefferson University Physicians (JUP). He attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Koenig has an open panel in Philadelphia, PA according to Doctor.com.