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Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD

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(James R. Johannes, MD)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and General Practice

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (2005)

Professional interests include: vasectomy, urologic (genitourinary) disorders, stent placement (stenting), and more.

1250 South Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 215
Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 402-6986

Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD is an urologist in Allentown, PA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and general practice. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVPG Urology-1250 Cedar Crest.

Office Locations

Address:

1250 South Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 215
Allentown, PA 18103

Some issues Dr. James Robert Johannes, 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.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

doctor visit	280
foreign body removal	17
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
lab tests	128
laser treatment	11
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	107
stent placement (stenting)	32
urologic procedures	245

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	22
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	17

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	14
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	23
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

doctor visit	454
foreign body removal	21
hospital care	211
inpatient care	211
lab tests	364
laser treatment	21
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	23
minimally invasive procedures	146
potassium test	17
stent placement (stenting)	37
urologic procedures	349

**Gender**
Male	564
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	784
Black	0
Hispanic	72
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	446
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	98
Less than 65	146

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

doctor visit	611
foreign body removal	28
hospital care	359
inpatient care	359
lab tests	572
laser treatment	38
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	40
minimally invasive procedures	233
potassium test	34
stent placement (stenting)	88
urologic procedures	573

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	77
Less than 65	120

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	18

ablation	38
cryotherapy	26
doctor visit	614
foreign body removal	48
hospital care	360
inpatient care	360
lab tests	677
laser treatment	88
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	50
minimally invasive procedures	339
potassium test	34
stent placement (stenting)	103
urologic procedures	667

**Gender**
Male	528
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	657
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	89
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	21

ablation	43
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	73
chemotherapy	73
cryotherapy	12
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	616
foreign body removal	82
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128
lab tests	714
laser treatment	122
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	79
minimally invasive procedures	490
minor procedures	20
potassium test	57
stent placement (stenting)	151
urologic procedures	972

**Gender**
Male	570
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	679
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	379
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	80
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

ablation	56
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	74
chemotherapy	74
cryotherapy	32
diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	624
foreign body removal	90
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122
lab tests	721
laser treatment	110
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	54
minimally invasive procedures	496
minor procedures	10
potassium test	39
stent placement (stenting)	153
urologic procedures	949

**Gender**
Male	603
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	704
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	406
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	78
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	21

ablation	41
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	47
catheterization	23
chemotherapy	47
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	466
foreign body removal	39
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
lab tests	497
laser treatment	99
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	58
minimally invasive procedures	383
minor procedures	15
stent placement (stenting)	134
urologic procedures	749

**Gender**
Male	599
Female	180

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	704
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	423
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	70
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	22

ablation	100
anorectal procedures	10
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	126
catheterization	52
chemotherapy	126
cryotherapy	13
diagnostic procedures	54
doctor visit	1461
excision	23
foreign body removal	225
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107
lab tests	1380
laser treatment	227
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	127
minimally invasive procedures	1225
minor procedures	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
stent placement (stenting)	316
urologic procedures	2353

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD treated as an urologist in Allentown, PA were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging	10
ablation	48
anorectal procedures	10
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	80
catheterization	37
chemotherapy	80
cryotherapy	18
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	614
excision	23
foreign body removal	62
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173
lab tests	576
laser treatment	84
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	52
minimally invasive procedures	401
minor procedures	20
potassium test	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
stent placement (stenting)	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	10
urologic procedures	801

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	455
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	31
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	141
85 and over	53
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	249

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	15
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 2005. He completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Urology - Urology Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (2005)

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology - Urology Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVPG Urology-1250 Cedar Crest

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 1790 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon Inc.	$7,934 Monarch Platform $7,934
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$1,633 Myrbetriq $576	XTANDI $357	Vesicare $254	Veozah $35	TARCEVA $12	Other $399
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,503 LITHOVUE $514	Therapies $387	Rezum $147	GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $113	rezum Generator $95	Other $248
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$750 Da Vinci Surgical System $750
Pfizer Inc.	$478 XTANDI $318	PAXLOVID $60	ORGOVYX $56	TALZENNA $35	VIAGRA $11
Other	$4,358 Lumenis Pulse 120H $446	BOTOX $371	LYNPARZA $291	Xofigo $266	AquaBeam Robotic System $220	Other $2,765

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$6,836
Food and Beverage	$6,709
Travel and Lodging	$1,418
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,196
Education	$499

Research Payments

Dr. James Robert Johannes, MD has received 15 research payments totaling $159,806.

Biography

Dr. James Johannes sees patients in Allentown, PA. His medical specialties are general practice and urology (urinary tract disease). He is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Allentown, PA.