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Dr. Mark Krakauer, MD

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(Mark Krakauer, MD, MPhil)

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease) and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Professional interests include: injectable fillers, facial cosmetic surgery, facial paralysis, and more.

515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034

1-800-836-7536

Dr. Mark Krakauer, MD is an ophthalmologist in Fort Washington, PA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease) and ophthalmic plastic surgery. He graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Mark Krakauer, MD is affiliated with Temple Health, TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC and LEHIGH VALLEY CENTER FOR SIGHT PC.

Office Locations

Address:

515 Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034

Address:

3401 N. Broad Street Parkinson Pavilion, Suite 630
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Some issues Dr. Mark Krakauer, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	60
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	149
eye procedures	64
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	24

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	22
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	356

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	94
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	70
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

doctor visit	326
eye procedures	63
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	49

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	48
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	31
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

doctor visit	303
excision	13
eye procedures	102
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	36
plastic surgery procedures	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	47
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	24
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

doctor visit	288
eye procedures	62
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	35
plastic surgery procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	51
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	35
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

doctor visit	334
excision	19
eye procedures	80
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	32
plastic surgery procedures	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	57
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	29
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

doctor visit	252
excision	15
eye procedures	64
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	15
plastic surgery procedures	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	38
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	25
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

doctor visit	702
excision	17
eye procedures	134
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	16
plastic surgery procedures	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Krakauer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Krakauer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Fort Washington, PA were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	333
excision	15
eye procedures	96
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	31
plastic surgery procedures	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Krakauer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	34
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	131
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	23
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	81

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

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	8
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Krakauer, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. He completed residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Residency: Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Krakauer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Temple Health

TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC

LEHIGH VALLEY CENTER FOR SIGHT PC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Horizon Therapeutics plc	$2,200 TEPEZZA $2,200
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$33 ZEMURON $33

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$2,200
Food and Beverage	$33

Biography

Dr. Mark Krakauer is an ophthalmic plastic surgery specialist in Allentown, PA, Philadelphia, PA, and Fort Washington, PA. Areas of expertise for Dr. Krakauer include thyroid problems, onabotulinumtoxinA (botox, botox cosmetic), and facial paralysis. Dr. Krakauer is professionally affiliated with Temple Health. His education and training includes medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Krakauer's practice in Philadelphia, PA is open to new patients as reported by Yext.