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Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Family Medicine
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, kidney problems, lung issues, and more.
16646 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33618

Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO is an internist in Tampa, FL specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and family medicine. She graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO is affiliated with Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health and VMD PRIMARY PROVIDERS CENTRAL FLORIDA PLLC.

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Office Locations

Address:

16646 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33618

Some issues Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO treated as an internist in Tampa, FL were preventive care, vaccines and blood draw.

blood draw 13
doctor visit 393
preventive care 59
vaccines 59

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO.

Gender
Female 109
Male 77
Ethnicity
Black / African American 10
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 146
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 4
Other
Age
85 and over 13
75 to 84 40
Less than 65 59
65 to 74 69

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 2
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 29
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Cancer 4
Dementia 2

Education & Training

Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed residency at Scranton-Temple Residency Program. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Scranton-Temple Residency Program

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health
VMD PRIMARY PROVIDERS CENTRAL FLORIDA PLLC

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. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Humana PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Humana HMO, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, Great-West Healthcare PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, AvMed, United Healthcare, AvMed PPO, AvMed HMO, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Secure Horizons, Coventry, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, WellMed, Baycare Exclusive Network, Devoted Medicare, Partners Direct Health (verify through directory), BCBS HMO- BlueCare Health Options (Marketplace Plan), Blue Cross Blue Shield aka: Florida Blue, ClaimDoc, BCBS PPO (Includes EPO, PPC, BlueOptions, Blue Select), Disney Physician CIN, Longevity Health Plan and BCBS Medicare PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO
Humana PPO
Aetna Medicare PPO
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA HMO
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
AARP
MultiPlan
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joyce Luane Roberts, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC $845 Osteoarthritis of the knee
$140 		DIABETES - DISEASE
$35
$670
Allergan Inc. $350
$350
Amgen Inc. $122 Repatha
$122
Pfizer Inc. $112 TRUMENBA
$112
Exact Sciences Corporation $36 Cologuard Collection Kit
$36
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $845
Gift $350
Food and Beverage $270

Biography

Dr. Joyce Roberts' specialty is family medicine. After completing medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Roberts performed her residency at Scranton-Temple Residency Program. Her areas of expertise include the following: diabetes, heart problems, and preventive care. She accepts several insurance carriers, including AvMed, Blue California, and Coventry. She is affiliated with Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health. According to Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Tampa, FL.

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