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Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO

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(Jennifer C. Rovella, DO)

(299 Ratings)

Specializes in: Pulmonology (Lung & Respiratory Disease) and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: chest CT scan, mechanical ventilation, shortness of breath (dyspnea), and more.

772 E Broad Street 3rd Floor
Hazleton, PA 18201

(570) 501-7650

Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO is a pulmonologist in Allentown, PA specializing in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and critical care (intensive care medicine). She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO is affiliated with LVPG Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine-1250 Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and SCHUYLKILL HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL GROUP, INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1250 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 205
Allentown, PA 18103

Address:

772 E Broad Street 3rd Floor
Hazleton, PA 18201

Some issues Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO can help you with:

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure in which a thin tube with a camera, called a bronchoscope, is inserted in the mouth or nose and slowly advanced to the lungs. This allows doctors to see the respiratory tract, which includes the throat, larynx (voice box), trachea (windpipe), bronchi (airways), and lungs. Doctors may recommend those who have or show signs of lung problems - for example, lung cancer or difficulty breathing - to undergo a bronchoscopy.

In performing a diagnostic bronchoscopy, doctors may only wish to visualize the respiratory tract, or doctors may also collect samples of tissue or fluid. The samples can help diagnose patients' conditions or, if patients have cancer, they can be used for staging purposes. One method for sample collection is bronchoalveolar lavage. In a bronchoalveolar lavage, doctors inject saline (salt water) through the bronchoscope and then suction it out of the airways. The washout collected is tested for lung disorders. Doctors can also insert a biopsy tool to collect tissue or mucus samples. The following are biopsies that can be performed by bronchoscopy:

Brush biopsy, which uses a brush to collect samples.
Endobronchial biopsy, which uses the bronchoscope to guide forceps to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial biopsy, which uses forceps and image guidance - such as X-rays, CT scans, or fluoroscopy - to sample lung tissue.
Transbronchial fine needle aspiration (TBNA), which uses a small needle to take samples of the lymph nodes or lungs.

For visualization, bronchoscopy can be done alone, or it can be combined with ultrasound. Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) allows real-time imaging of the airway and is used for diagnosing and staging lung cancer, as well as for determining where the cancer has spread. EBUS can be performed with TBNA, a procedure known as endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA).

Doctors can also use bronchoscopy as a treatment for lung problems. For example, if a foreign body is trapped in the airway, doctors can insert forceps through the bronchoscope to remove it. If the airway has become narrowed - which may occur if patients have an infection, cancer, or some other inflammatory issue - bronchoscopy can be used to place a device called a stent in the area of constriction. The stent will keep the airway open, allowing the patient to breathe properly.

During a bronchoscopy, patients will be given medication (sedative) to help them relax. If it is only a diagnostic bronchoscopy, patients will be kept awake, but if the bronchoscopy is for therapeutic purposes, patients will be put to sleep by general anesthesia. After the procedure, patients will need to stay in the hospital for a few hours. They will not be able to eat or drink for about 2 hours. Some patients may experience discomfort, such as a sore throat or pain while swallowing. Throat lozenges and gargling may help alleviate these symptoms, which should go away after a few days. Patients will need to have someone drive them home once their doctor determines that they are ready.

CPAP Treatment

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment is a medical treatment for people with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea interrupts breathing during sleep, resulting in lapses of oxygen. Lapses of oxygen may in turn lead to severe headaches, heart problems, fatigue, and poor sleep quality. The CPAP device remedies sleep apnea by forcing open the airway with pressurized air, ensuring someone receives enough oxygen while sleeping. The CPAP device is a mask attached to a machine (with a tube) that takes in air from the surrounding room, filters it, and then pressurizes it. The constant flow of pressurized air treats sleep apnea by keeping the tongue and soft palate from obstructing the throat and airway. Benefits of CPAP treatment include:

Improved concentration and focus
Reduced snoring
Lowered risk of heart disease and stroke
Improved mental health

In order to receive a CPAP device, patients must receive a prescription from a physician. Some patients may be asked to complete an overnight sleep study known as a titration study. A titration study monitors patients' sleep using a mask attached to a CPAP machine. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway). Once an appropriate CPAP pressure is identified, physicians or sleep technicians may recommend a specific brand or style of device to the patient for long-term use.

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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Jennifer Rovella, chief of critical care medicine at LVHN, said it took many staff members, from ICU nurses to respiratory therapists to consultants, to care for Annayya during her fight for...”—"New Jersey woman who needed risky transport to LVHN to survive COVID-19: 'It is a devastating disease'", The Morning Call, December 2020

“My name is Jennifer Rovella and I am a pulmonary and critical care physician with Lehigh Valley Health Network.”—"Your View by a doctor: A plea as our LVH-Cedar Crest COVID-19 population approaches critical levels", The Morning Call, December 2020

“Except for a sore arm at the injection site, much like how I felt when I got the flu shot, it is business as usual," said Dr. Jennifer Rovella of Lehigh Valley Physician Group pulmonary and...”—"Schuylkill County health care workers receive first doses of COVID vaccine", Reading Eagle, December 2020

doctor visit	106
hospital care	406
inpatient care	406

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	50
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	53
Dementia	23
Cancer	17

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	40
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	51
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

doctor visit	115
hospital care	235
inpatient care	235

**Gender**
Male	334
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	624
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	80
Less than 65	154

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	49
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

doctor visit	197
hospital care	181
inpatient care	181

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	39
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	55
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	43
Dementia	25
Cancer	19

doctor visit	156
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	42
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	45
Dementia	22
Cancer	21

doctor visit	189
hospital care	136
inpatient care	136

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	301
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	34
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	46
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

doctor visit	174
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	43
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	45
Dementia	30
Cancer	19

doctor visit	165
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
pulmonary testing	10

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	40
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	43
Dementia	26
Cancer	21

doctor visit	317
hospital care	185
inpatient care	185

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO treated as a pulmonologist in Allentown, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, bronchoscopy and pulmonary testing.

bronchoscopy	10
doctor visit	171
hospital care	195
inpatient care	195
pulmonary testing	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	264
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	90
85 and over	36
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	100

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	43
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	14
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. She completed residency at LeHigh Valley Hospital Network. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2000)

Residency: LeHigh Valley Hospital Network (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

LVPG Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine-1250 Cedar Crest

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

SCHUYLKILL HEALTH SYSTEM MEDICAL GROUP, INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 299 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO 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. Jennifer Christine Rovella, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$596 NUCALA $326	ANORO $100	BREO $74	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $69	INCRUSE $27
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$439 Brovana $424	Lonhala Magnair $14
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$339 STIOLTO $107	OFEV $104	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $76	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $42	STRIVERDI RESPIMAT $10
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$196 SYMBICORT $105	FASENRA $52	AIRSUPRA $15	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $13	$11
Boston Scientific Corporation	$134 BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY $122	ORISE $12
Other	$1,298 DUPIXENT $169	FISHER & PAYKEL HEALTHCARE $124	ACTHAR $94	Prolastin-C $90	Yupelri $74	Other $747

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,002

Biography

Dr. Jennifer Rovella is a specialist in pulmonology (lung & respiratory disease) and critical care (intensive care medicine). She is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Rovella is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Allentown, PA.