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Dr. Marc Lyle Kozam, MD

(12 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: esophageal cancer, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), liver mass, and more.

18111 Prince Philip Drive Suite T14
Olney, MD 20832

(301) 774-4400

Dr. Marc Lyle Kozam, MD is a gastroenterologist in Olney, MD specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Marc Lyle Kozam, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

Address:

18111 Prince Philip Drive Suite T14
Olney, MD 20832

Some issues Dr. Marc Lyle Kozam, MD can help you with:

Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. People with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight, and may perceive weight loss as a way to achieve happiness. They may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a normal amount of it, resulting in symptoms such as:

-Abnormally low BMI (body mass index)

-Vitamin deficiency

-Fatigue

-Fainting

-Amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women)

-Emaciation

-Poor wound healing

-Anemia

-Irregular heart rhythms

Anorexia may also cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). These physical symptoms are frequently accompanied by altered behaviors and emotions. Those with anorexia may feel compelled to hide their weight and actions from others. For example, someone with anorexia may wear oversized or baggy clothing to conceal weight loss or may deny hunger or lie about the amount of food that he or she consumes. Some people with anorexia may withdraw from social activities and may experience irritability and depression.

People of all ages, genders, and races may be diagnosed with anorexia; however, the condition affects more women than men. There is no single known cause for anorexia, but biological, psychological, and environmental factors may play a role. Athletes who participate in certain sports that emphasize body shape and size (such as ballet, figure skating, and wrestling) may be more likely to develop anorexia.

Anorexia has two subtypes that are referred to as the restrictive type and binge-purge type.

Restrictive type is the more frequently represented form of anorexia, involving the extreme restriction of food. Binge-purge type anorexia is food restriction accompanied by episodes of binging (eating large quantities of food) and purging (vomiting). Binge-purge type anorexia differs from bulimia as people with this type of anorexia severely limit calories and purge most of what they eat and are generally underweight, while those with bulimia are in a normal weight range. Left untreated, both types of anorexia have severe and life-threatening effects on health. Anorexia can lead to heart failure and even death.

Many people do not consciously develop anorexia, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, early detection and treatment helps with long-term recovery outcomes. Treatment for anorexia can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the severity of a person's anorexia. Severe anorexia is typically treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where patients increase their food consumption and gain weight under medical supervision. Eating disorder specialists provide therapy sessions and oversee a physical and mental treatment plan. Outpatient programs help patients return to a healthy weight through frequent talk therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions, specialized nutrition plans, and eating disorder support groups. Anorexia treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

diagnostic procedures	142
doctor visit	482
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	167
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65
minimally invasive procedures	167
preventive care	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	142

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	45
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	19

diagnostic procedures	122
doctor visit	487
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	157
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	157
preventive care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	122

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	32
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	43
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	83
doctor visit	515
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	92
minimally invasive procedures	92
preventive care	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	83

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	464
Black	56
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	92
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	100
doctor visit	605
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	139
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	139
preventive care	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	100

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	34
Hispanic	18
Asian	14
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	62
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	59
Hispanic	27
Asian	14
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	94
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

diagnostic procedures	162
doctor visit	639
esophageal dilation	10
gastrointestinal procedures	170
hospital care	254
inpatient care	254
minimally invasive procedures	170
preventive care	8
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	162

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	74
Hispanic	28
Asian	22
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	102
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	35
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	181
doctor visit	688
esophageal dilation	14
gastrointestinal procedures	207
hospital care	282
inpatient care	282
minimally invasive procedures	207
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	181

**Gender**
Male	188
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	86
Hispanic	27
Asian	25
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	136
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

diagnostic procedures	107
doctor visit	546
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	121
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125
minimally invasive procedures	121
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	107

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	79
Hispanic	23
Asian	16
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	91
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

diagnostic procedures	324
doctor visit	1350
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	370
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
minimally invasive procedures	370
preventive care	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	324

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marc Lyle Kozam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marc Lyle Kozam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Olney, MD were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	152
doctor visit	655
esophageal dilation	14
gastrointestinal procedures	179
hospital care	141
inpatient care	141
minimally invasive procedures	179
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	152

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Lyle Kozam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	45
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	256
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	16
Other	7

**Age**
85 and over	66
75 to 84	115
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	136

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marc Lyle Kozam, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Marc Lyle Kozam, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1991)

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (1994)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marc Lyle Kozam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Marc Lyle Kozam, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 2.63 out of 5 stars based on 12 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Marc Lyle Kozam, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Olney, MD.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$7,193 Lupron $7,091	Humira $102
AbbVie Inc.	$62 Humira $35	Skyrizi $28
UCB, Inc.	$51 Cimzia $29	Briviact $22
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$37 LINZESS 290 mcg $37
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$33 CLENPIQ $19	FIRMAGON $14
Other	$53 SUPREP $26	Moviprep $15	Xifaxan 550 mg $12

**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	$6,125
Travel and Lodging	$704
Food and Beverage	$601

Biography

Dr. Marc Kozam is a specialist in adult gastroenterology. Clinical interests for Dr. Kozam include achalasia, pernicious anemia, and ischemic colitis. After completing medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Dr. Kozam performed his residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.