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Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD

(Dr. Christopher J. Jillson, MD)

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine (1999)
Professional interests include: tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion), thoracostomy, chest pain, and more.
3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007

Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD is an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC specializing in emergency medicine. He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Health.

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Office Locations

110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010
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18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832
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200 Memorial Avenue
Westminster, MD 21157
(410) 871-6700
(410) 871-7177
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MedStar Health

3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-2000
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Blood Transfusion

Blood transfusions typically treat those who experience a substantial loss of blood from an injury or surgical procedure, or those who suffer from conditions that alter the blood supply or blood components. For example, a blood transfusion may contribute additional red blood cells to someone with anemia, a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Other conditions may include:

  • Hemophilia (blood clotting disorder)
  • Leukemia
  • Liver disease
  • Sickle cell disease (misshapen red blood cells)
  • Thrombocytopenia (lack of platelets)

When a patient has sufficient blood volume and lacks one or more components, a complete blood count (CBC) test can help determine if a patient requires a transfusion by measuring four blood components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and hemoglobin. If any of the patient's component counts is significantly below a standard range, the patient will likely need a blood transfusion. The complete blood count test uses a needle to extract a small amount of blood for testing.

Blood transfusion recipients should be tested for their blood type, which is one of four different types: type A, B, AB, or O. Patients with A, B, and O blood can only receive a blood donation matching their blood type or of O blood, which is known as the universal donor. Those with AB blood are considered "universal recipients"; they may receive A, B, AB, or O blood. Further complicating blood types is the presence or absence of the RhD antigen, adding a positive or negative modifier that should also be considered. Incompatible blood donations may cause transfusion sickness, such as a hemolytic reaction, where the body fights the donated red blood cells.

In certain emergency or trauma situations, medical teams often do not perform a complete blood count (CBC) test or blood type test. In those cases, patients are often given O negative blood, which is universally accepted. Some patients have their blood type on a medical card or bracelet, allowing emergency medical teams to issue compatible blood without testing.

Transfusions are performed by inserting a needle attached to an intravenous line (IV) into a vein in the body. This IV line is attached to a bag of blood that steadily dispenses blood into the patient's bloodstream. The type, volume, and components of donated blood depend on the patient's condition and needs. After the transfusion is complete, patients are generally permitted to resume normal activity, unless prohibited by a condition or injury. Some patients may experience bruising or soreness around the area that the needle was inserted.

At times, a second complete blood count test is performed to determine if the transfusion has brought patients' component counts to normal levels. Some patients may require multiple blood transfusions to reach a healthy blood volume and blood component count.

Once patients' blood volumes and components reach sufficient levels, they will generally begin to feel better. Patients of all ages, from newborn infants to elderly adults, can receive a blood transfusion.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

  • Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
  • Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
  • Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
  • Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Tracheostomy

Tracheostomy or tracheotomy is a surgical procedure to open an airway in a blocked trachea, or windpipe. A small hole is created in the neck, and a tube is often inserted into the hole to provide support and drainage. The patient can breathe through the hole that is created.

Tracheostomy is performed for a variety of reasons when a bypass to the normal airway is needed. A patient may have an object lodged in their throat or have an injury that damaged their windpipe. They may have cancer or a swelling in their throat that stops air from moving freely. Sometimes tracheostomy is performed to make breathing easier when patients are paralyzed or have trouble coming off a ventilator.

A tracheostomy can be temporary or permanent. A temporary tracheostomy tends to heal over easily when the tube is removed, leaving a small scar. A permanent tracheostomy can make speech difficult at first. It takes time to learn how to use the throat and air in a new way.

Tracheostomy is a fairly simple procedure, but it can make all the difference in a life or death situation.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

emergency room care

In 2023, Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD performed more emergency room (ER) care procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2012 were emergency care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 840
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2013 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 958

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD.

Gender
Male 355
Female 579
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 885
Black 33
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 250
From 75 to 84 287
85 and over 260
Less than 65 137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 73
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 24
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 34
Diabetes 39
Dementia 26
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2014 were emergency care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 837
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD.

Gender
Male 323
Female 512
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 770
Black 41
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 212
From 75 to 84 261
85 and over 222
Less than 65 140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 29
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 42
Dementia 25
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2015 were emergency care, tracheal (windpipe) procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 11
emergency care 1002
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD.

Gender
Male 900
Female 1158
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1930
Black 88
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 580
From 75 to 84 612
85 and over 502
Less than 65 364

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 41
Dementia 24
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2016 were emergency care and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 942
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD.

Gender
Male 405
Female 562
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 894
Black 46
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 285
From 75 to 84 291
85 and over 225
Less than 65 166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 35
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 43
Dementia 29
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2017 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 480

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD.

Gender
Male 230
Female 290
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 479
Black 23
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 150
From 75 to 84 151
85 and over 134
Less than 65 85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 47
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 39
Dementia 33
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2018 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 848

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD.

Gender
Male 343
Female 520
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 601
Black 162
Hispanic 43
Asian 39
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 194
From 75 to 84 273
85 and over 297
Less than 65 99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 46
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 37
Dementia 34
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2019 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 801

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD.

Gender
Male 318
Female 493
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 580
Black 137
Hispanic 36
Asian 34
Other 24
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 184
From 75 to 84 280
85 and over 274
Less than 65 73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 36
Dementia 36
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2020 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 769

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD.

Gender
Male 335
Female 469
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 557
Black 146
Hispanic 45
Asian 37
Other 19
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 194
From 75 to 84 256
85 and over 243
Less than 65 111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 39
Dementia 36
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2021 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 504

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD.

Gender
Male 250
Female 436
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 435
Black 156
Hispanic 39
Asian 39
Other 17
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 173
From 75 to 84 217
85 and over 225
Less than 65 71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 51
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 55
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 22
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 37
Dementia 43
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC during 2022 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 628

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD.

Gender
Male 300
Female 505
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 491
Black 171
Hispanic 63
Asian 44
Other 36
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 199
From 75 to 84 278
85 and over 262
Less than 65 66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 30
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 42
Dementia 34
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated as an emergency medicine doctor in Washington, DC were emergency care, tracheal (windpipe) procedures and catheterization.

catheterization 11
emergency care 782
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD.

Gender
Female 502
Male 341
Ethnicity
Black / African American 91
Asian / Pacific Islander 17
Non-Hispanic White 692
Hispanic 21
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 8
Age
85 and over 240
75 to 84 264
Less than 65 119
65 to 74 220

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 14
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 35
Atrial Fibrillation 21
Cancer 14
Dementia 29

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals (2002)

Board Certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher John Jillson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Health

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Biography

Dr. Christopher Jillson's area of specialization is emergency medicine. He attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Jefferson University Hospitals for residency. His clinical interests include forearm fracture, endotracheal intubation, and tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion). Dr. Jillson is professionally affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center.

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