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Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD

(James Damalouji)

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Emergency Medicine
Professional interests include: tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion), thoracostomy, chest pain, and more.
201 E University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218

Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD is a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD specializing in general surgery and emergency medicine. Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Health and MedStar St. Mary s Hospital.

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Office Locations

201 E University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218
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25500 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650
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5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
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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. James Issam Damalouji, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

emergency room care

In 2023, Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD performed more emergency room (ER) care procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were emergency care, catheterization and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 18
emergency care 710
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD.

Gender
Male 282
Female 383
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 508
Black 135
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 208
From 75 to 84 201
85 and over 116
Less than 65 140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated during 2013 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 65
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 32
Diabetes 49
Dementia 27
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were emergency care, catheterization and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 13
catheterization 16
emergency care 759

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD.

Gender
Male 326
Female 375
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 510
Black 168
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 221
From 75 to 84 197
85 and over 122
Less than 65 161

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated during 2014 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 61
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 53
Dementia 24
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were emergency care, blood draw and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 18
emergency care 769
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD.

Gender
Male 596
Female 784
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 1038
Black 286
Hispanic 22
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 436
From 75 to 84 402
85 and over 242
Less than 65 300

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated during 2015 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 27
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 52
Dementia 24
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were emergency care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization 13
emergency care 621

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD.

Gender
Male 250
Female 323
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 419
Black 136
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 182
From 75 to 84 147
85 and over 106
Less than 65 138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 64
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 39
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 36
Diabetes 53
Dementia 25
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 692

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD.

Gender
Male 277
Female 344
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 458
Black 138
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 214
From 75 to 84 168
85 and over 114
Less than 65 125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated during 2017 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 52
Dementia 24
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 635

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD.

Gender
Male 269
Female 316
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 422
Black 141
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 204
From 75 to 84 156
85 and over 85
Less than 65 140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 35
Diabetes 48
Dementia 23
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 629

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD.

Gender
Male 308
Female 325
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 465
Black 135
Hispanic 17
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 200
From 75 to 84 175
85 and over 100
Less than 65 158

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 39
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 33
Diabetes 49
Dementia 26
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 419

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD.

Gender
Male 205
Female 231
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 313
Black 102
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 113
85 and over 70
Less than 65 108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 59
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 54
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 53
Dementia 31
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 556

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD.

Gender
Male 269
Female 308
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 427
Black 127
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 190
From 75 to 84 190
85 and over 88
Less than 65 109

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 43
Dementia 24
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 507

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD.

Gender
Male 265
Female 303
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 434
Black 117
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 189
From 75 to 84 189
85 and over 107
Less than 65 83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 49
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 33
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 48
Dementia 18
Cancer 19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD during 2023 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care 167

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD.

Gender
Male 87
Female 117
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 151
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 69
85 and over 41
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 30
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 41
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 38
Heart Failure 32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 49
Dementia 22
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD treated as a general surgeon in Baltimore, MD were emergency care, catheterization, blood draw and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

blood draw 15
catheterization 15
emergency care 587
tracheal (windpipe) procedures 13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD.

Gender
Male 284
Female 346
Ethnicity
Black / African American 135
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 467
Hispanic 3
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 108
75 to 84 182
Less than 65 134
65 to 74 205

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD From 2013 - 2023

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

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 45
Asthma 17
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 31
Diabetes 49
Atrial Fibrillation 22
Cancer 15
Dementia 24

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. He has a state license in Maryland.

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (1987)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Issam Damalouji, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MedStar Health
MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

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Biography

Dr. James Damalouji practices general surgery and emergency medicine in Leonardtown, MD and Baltimore, MD. Clinical interests for Dr. Damalouji include forearm fracture, endotracheal intubation, and tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion). He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Dr. Damalouji's residency was performed at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

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