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Dr. Priya Darshini Krishna, MD

(75 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Professional interests include: bronchoscopy, stridor, zenker's diverticulum, and more.

11370 Anderson Street Suite 2100
Loma Linda, CA 92354

(909) 558-2600

Dr. Priya Darshini Krishna, MD is an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Priya Darshini Krishna, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda University ENT/Head & Neck Surgery, Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus, Loma Linda University Professional Office Building - Murrieta, Loma Linda University Sinus & Allergy Center, Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics, Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital, SAC HEALTH SYSTEM and FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM.

Office Locations

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11370 Anderson Street Suite 2100
Loma Linda, CA 92354

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1895 Orange Tree Lane Suite 102
Redlands, CA 92374

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25333 Barton Road
Loma Linda, CA 92354

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26780 Barton Road
Redlands, CA 92373

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28078 Baxter Road Suite 520
Murrieta, CA 92563

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4646 Brockton Avenue Suite 103
Riverside, CA 92506

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5901 East Seventh Street Long Beach Vamc (600)
Long Beach, CA 90822

Some issues Dr. Priya Darshini Krishna, 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.

doctor visit	528
excision	16
gastrointestinal procedures	12
immunotherapy	48
injections	97
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	85
minimally invasive procedures	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16
stroboscopy	469

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	38
Hispanic	62
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	29
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

doctor visit	613
excision	21
injections	99
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	102
minimally invasive procedures	140
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
stroboscopy	494

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	224
Black	27
Hispanic	62
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	40
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

doctor visit	482
excision	17
injections	91
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	76
minimally invasive procedures	126
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17
stroboscopy	421

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	44
Hispanic	66
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	88
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	16

doctor visit	462
gastrointestinal procedures	14
injections	20
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	19
stroboscopy	429

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	23
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	29
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

bronchoscopy	53
doctor visit	449
injections	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	10
stroboscopy	399

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	228
Black	22
Hispanic	46
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	35
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	28
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

bronchoscopy	36
doctor visit	391
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	12
stroboscopy	327

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	23
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	24
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	32
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

bronchoscopy	40
doctor visit	441
stroboscopy	378

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	193
Black	20
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	26
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

bronchoscopy	33
doctor visit	310
injections	8
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	9
minimally invasive procedures	7
stroboscopy	189

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	14
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	17
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

bronchoscopy	26
doctor visit	632
gastrointestinal procedures	22
stroboscopy	512

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Priya Darshini Krishna, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Priya Darshini Krishna, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Loma Linda, CA were minimally invasive procedures, injections, immunotherapy and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

bronchoscopy	37
doctor visit	479
excision	18
gastrointestinal procedures	16
immunotherapy	48
injections	56
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Priya Darshini Krishna, MD.

**Gender**
Female	148
Male	116

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	185
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	38
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	28
75 to 84	91
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	107

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Priya Darshini Krishna, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Priya Darshini Krishna, MD graduated from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She completed residency at Southern Illinois University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Residency: Southern Illinois University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Priya Darshini Krishna, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Loma Linda University Health

Loma Linda University ENT/Head & Neck Surgery

Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus

Loma Linda University Professional Office Building - Murrieta

Loma Linda University Sinus & Allergy Center

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Clinics

Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital

SAC HEALTH SYSTEM

FACULTY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF LLUSM

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Priya Darshini Krishna, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 75 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Priya Darshini Krishna, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Loma Linda, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$12,188 Coblation $4,950	GRAFIX $4,312	PROCISE Laryngeal $450	$2,476
Merz North America, Inc.	$4,253 Prolaryn $1,575	$2,678
Verathon Inc.	$300 BFLEX $300
Covidien LP	$283 Manometry $144	ManoScan $139
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$110 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $110
Other	$14 NON-PRODUCT $14

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$11,512
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,554
Travel and Lodging	$2,373
Food and Beverage	$693
Education	$14

Biography

Dr. Priya Krishna specializes in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Areas of expertise for Dr. Krishna include stridor, esophageal manometry, and laryngeal electromyography. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her education and training includes medical school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Southern Illinois University. In addition to English, she speaks Tamil. She is professionally affiliated with Loma Linda University Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.