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Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS

Accepting New Patients

(758 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

Professional interests include: bursitis, chronic pain, pain management, and more.

1250 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 400
Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 402-6555

Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS is in Allentown, PA specializing in neurosurgery. Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG) and Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Office Locations

Address:

1250 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 400
Allentown, PA 18103

Address:

1770 Bathgate Road Suite 402
Bethlehem, PA 18017

Some issues Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)

If conservative treatment options and other spine surgeries have failed to provide someone pain relief, they may be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation. Spinal cord stimulation is a treatment for chronic back or leg pain. A spinal cord stimulator, which is surgically implanted underneath the skin (subcutaneously), can deliver electrical pulses to the area of pain. These pulses will reach the brain before the pain signals can, so instead of pain, patients will experience a tingling sensation.

To determine if spinal cord stimulation may benefit someone, they will first undergo a trial period. During this period, a temporary electrode lead is placed subcutaneously above the spinal cord, and it is connected to an external stimulator that they will carry with them. The procedure is typically completed within an hour, and patients may return home the same day. After a few days or weeks, the trial stimulator will be assessed for effectiveness. If the trial is unsuccessful, patients may undergo a second trial period, or the leads will be removed, and other treatment options will be considered. If, instead, a patient's pain is relieved during the trial, they will undergo surgery for implantation of a permanent stimulator and leads.

The components of a spinal cord stimulation system include the stimulator, the leads, and the wire that connects the two. Implantation of permanent leads may be percutaneous (through the skin) or involve a surgical incision. The spinal cord stimulator is implanted subcutaneously in the abdomen or buttock. The stimulator is battery-powered and may be rechargeable. If the battery is not rechargeable, it will last around 2-5 years, and a patient will need surgery to replace it.Their doctor will program the neurostimulator following the procedure.

After spinal cord stimulator surgery, patients may be released from the hospital the same day or the next one. In the weeks following the operation, patients will need to work with their doctors to find the optimal settings for their neurostimulator. Activities such as driving, twisting, bending, raising one's arms, sleeping on one's stomach, or lifting heavy objects should be limited.

doctor visit	592
hospital care	153
inpatient care	153

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	363
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	53
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

doctor visit	580
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	49
Less than 65	108

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

doctor visit	301

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	24
Less than 65	142

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

doctor visit	508
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	348
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	32
Less than 65	126

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

doctor visit	768
hospital care	191
inpatient care	191

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	52
Less than 65	161

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

doctor visit	748
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	443
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	56
Less than 65	159

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

doctor visit	741
hospital care	87
inpatient care	87

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	394
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	46
Less than 65	131

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

doctor visit	398
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	34
Less than 65	77

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

doctor visit	760
hospital care	146
inpatient care	146

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS treated as in Allentown, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	601
hospital care	115
inpatient care	115

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS.

**Gender**
Female	202
Male	126

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	296
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	34
75 to 84	82
Less than 65	99
65 to 74	112

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Education & Training

She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Ratings & Reviews

Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.58 out of 5 stars based on 758 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Viktoria B. Seip, PA, MSPAS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.	$16 ANASTOCLIP GC 8CM (MEDIUM) $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$16

Biography

Ms. Viktoria Seip practices neurosurgery. Areas of expertise for Ms. Seip include spasticity, kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), and stellate ganglion block. She is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Ms. Seip speaks Swedish. She is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). She welcomes new patients at her office inAllentown, PA as reported by Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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