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Dr. Kiran Mehta, MD

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(1553 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

Professional interests include: empyema, injuries, hemoptysis, and more.

24035 THREE NOTCH ROAD
Hollywood, MD 20636

(301) 373-7900

Dr. Kiran Mehta, MD is a pulmonologist in Hollywood, MD specializing in adult pulmonology. Dr. Kiran Mehta, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP - SOUTHERN MARYLAND LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

24035 THREE NOTCH ROAD
Hollywood, MD 20636

Address:

37767 Market Drive 2nd Floor
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622

Address:

10 ST PATRICKS DRIVE
Waldorf, MD 20603

Some issues Dr. Kiran Mehta, MD 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.

airway management	78
blood draw	26
doctor visit	1450
lab tests	32
preventive care	39
pulmonary testing	263
sleep study	174
vaccines	39

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	603
Black	113
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	402
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	45
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	40
Diabetes	43
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

airway management	80
blood draw	29
doctor visit	1626
lab tests	23
preventive care	42
pulmonary testing	332
sleep study	154
vaccines	42

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	633
Black	124
Hispanic	13
Asian	16
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	413
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	53
Less than 65	106

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	49
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

airway management	57
blood draw	35
doctor visit	1589
preventive care	11
pulmonary testing	289
sleep study	122
vaccines	11

**Gender**
Male	830
Female	758

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1236
Black	270
Hispanic	24
Asian	28
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	826
From 75 to 84	438
85 and over	112
Less than 65	212

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	38
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	46
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

airway management	38
blood draw	21
doctor visit	1576
preventive care	35
pulmonary testing	311
sleep study	111
vaccines	35

**Gender**
Male	437
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	636
Black	172
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	444
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	60
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	49
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	49
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

**Gender**
Male	455
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	663
Black	163
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	451
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	63
Less than 65	109

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	48
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

airway management	63
blood draw	27
doctor visit	1686
preventive care	21
pulmonary testing	275
sleep study	164
vaccines	21

**Gender**
Male	486
Female	445

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	707
Black	176
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	478
From 75 to 84	281
85 and over	57
Less than 65	115

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	48
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

airway management	104
blood draw	25
doctor visit	1768
preventive care	24
pulmonary testing	305
sleep study	219
vaccines	24

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	733
Black	193
Hispanic	16
Asian	15
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	486
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	66
Less than 65	116

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	45
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

airway management	14
blood draw	15
doctor visit	1287
pulmonary testing	290
sleep study	105

**Gender**
Male	479
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	657
Black	173
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	450
From 75 to 84	265
85 and over	60
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

airway management	70
blood draw	57
doctor visit	3164
pulmonary testing	643
sleep study	374

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kiran Mehta, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kiran Mehta, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Hollywood, MD were pulmonary testing, sleep study, airway management and preventive care.

airway management	62
blood draw	28
doctor visit	1749
lab tests	27
preventive care	30
pulmonary testing	334
sleep study	174
vaccines	30

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kiran Mehta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	359

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	138
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	586
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	220
85 and over	51
Less than 65	95
65 to 74	395

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kiran Mehta, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kiran Mehta, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	21
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	9
Dementia	5

Education & Training

He completed residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Residency: Detroit Receiving Hospital (1989)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kiran Mehta, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP - SOUTHERN MARYLAND LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kiran Mehta, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1553 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kiran Mehta, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hollywood, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-01-14