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Dr. Katherine Brooke Martin, MD

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Specializes in: Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychiatry

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2006)

Professional interests include: anxiety, personality disorders, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and more.

1627 W Chew Street 3rd Floor
Allentown, PA 18102

(610) 402-1155

Dr. Katherine Brooke Martin, MD is a null in Allentown, PA specializing in psychosomatic medicine and psychiatry. She graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Katherine Brooke Martin, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) and Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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1251 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 202a
Allentown, PA 18103

Address:

1627 W Chew Street 3rd Floor
Allentown, PA 18102

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1627 W Chew Street Po Box 7017, 3rd Floor
Allentown, PA 18105

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Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

hospital care	54
inpatient care	54

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	33
Cancer	0

doctor visit	18
hospital care	158
inpatient care	158

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	44
Less than 65	158

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	44
Dementia	31
Cancer	11

hospital care	129
inpatient care	129

**Gender**
Male	66
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	17
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	32
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	44
Dementia	56
Cancer	11

hospital care	178
inpatient care	178

**Gender**
Male	83
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	26
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	35
Dementia	59
Cancer	15

doctor visit	83
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	22
Less than 65	85

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	70
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	43
Cancer	9

doctor visit	414
hospital care	78
inpatient care	78

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	32
Cancer	10

doctor visit	412
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	19
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	35
Cancer	11

doctor visit	518
hospital care	315
inpatient care	315

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Brooke Martin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Katherine Brooke Martin, MD treated as a null in Allentown, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	289
hospital care	141
inpatient care	141

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Brooke Martin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	100
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	20
85 and over	12
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Brooke Martin, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine Brooke Martin, MD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	6
Dementia	28

Education & Training

Dr. Katherine Brooke Martin, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2006. She completed residency at New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychosomatic Medicine Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (2006)

Residency: New York University (NYU) Affiliated Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychosomatic Medicine Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Katherine Brooke Martin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$697 VRAYLAR $648	SAPHRIS $26	FETZIMA $14	VIIBRYD $9
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$593 REXULTI $331	ABILIFY MAINTENA $184	Nuedexta $40	ABILIFY TABLET $39
Lundbeck LLC	$529 REXULTI $197	Trintellix $175	Brintellix $157
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$477 LATUDA $477
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$427 INVEGA TRINZA $270	SPRAVATO $108	INVEGA SUSTENNA $49
Other	$1,869 VRAYLAR $442	Trintellix $295	FANAPT $170	Aristada 1064mg $107	Nuedexta $103	Other $753

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,468
Education	$124

Biography

Dr. Katherine Martin is an Allentown, PA physician who specializes in psychiatry and psychosomatic medicine. She is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with New York University (NYU), Dr. Martin attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Brooke Martin, MD From 2014 - 2021

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