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Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD

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Specializes in: Anesthesiology
Howard University College of Medicine (1985)
Professional interests include: kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), muscle strain, thoracic outlet syndrome, and more.
3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007

Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD is an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC specializing in anesthesiology. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1985 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Health.

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Office Locations

110 Irving Street NW
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 877-7000
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201 E University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218
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3001 S. Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225
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MedStar Health

3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-2000
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Some issues Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD can help you with:

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.

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury medicine is a branch of medicine that treats damage to the spinal cord from an injury or a nontraumatic myelopathy, which is any disorder that affects the spinal area. The spinal cord is a section of nerve tissue protected by the vertebrae (spinal bones). Trauma to the spinal cord, typically caused by compression or bent vertebrae, prevents the body and brain from communicating. This can result in pain, loss of sensation, and impaired physical function and movement. Acute spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are a leading cause of permanent disability. Spinal cord injuries may develop from accidents or myelopathies, disorders that provoke spinal compression. Traumatic incidents such as falls, sports injuries, vehicle accidents, and bullet or stab wounds can cause an acute spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injury medicine seeks to stabilize the spine and to alleviate the symptoms of spine damage. Practitioners of spinal cord injury medicine are called spinal cord injury specialists. Spinal cord injury medicine is an interdisciplinary field, meaning physicians of various specialties may be trained to treat spinal cord injuries.

Damage to the spinal cord may initially be diagnosed through X-ray, MRI, or CT scans. Patients can also undergo spinal exams to evaluate their sensory ability and strength. Injuries to the spinal cord can be complete (no feeling or sensation) or incomplete (some feeling or sensation remains). Conditions spinal cord injury medicine specialists may treat include:

  • Paralysis, such as paraplegia (loss of function in the legs), or quadriplegia (loss of function from the neck down)
  • Spine fracture or trauma, which can lead to impairment and/or significant pain
  • Spinal infections
  • Myelopathies, such as herniated disks, spinal tumors, and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylosis, and degenerative conditions like Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS)

Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves surgery, either directly after an injury occurs or at a later date. Surgery for spine injuries is intended to ease spinal compression and stabilize the spine. Surgical procedures can involve shifting vertebrae, removing bone, or altering spinal placement with implantable devices. Patients with significant spinal trauma may require urgent surgical intervention.

Surgical treatments can be complemented by rehabilitative physical therapy to improve mobility. Spinal cord injury specialists also treat complications arising from a spinal injury, such as respiratory or bladder conditions. Some patients with spinal cord injuries may require lifelong treatment. Spinal cord injury specialists aim to help these patients successfully adjust and lead an improved quality of life. An emerging treatment for spinal cord injuries is neural prosthetics, which replicate patients' lost nerve function. Neural prostheses may be used as artificial body parts or assistive devices that patients may cognitively control. Other assistive devices include wheelchairs and scooters.

Spinal cord injury specialists may collaborate with physical therapists, radiologists, neurologists, urologists, and orthopedists.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD for Medicare patients.

tracheal (windpipe) procedures 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD for Medicare patients.

tracheal (windpipe) procedures 22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 105
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 55
Black 122
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 82
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 15
Less than 65 44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 57
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 56
Dementia 15
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD for Medicare patients.

tracheal (windpipe) procedures 17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 81
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 32
Black 117
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 45
85 and over 11
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 16
Ischemic Heart Disease 47
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 47
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 52
Dementia 16
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD for Medicare patients.

tracheal (windpipe) procedures 29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD.

Gender
Male 186
Female 202
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 102
Black 256
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 154
From 75 to 84 94
85 and over 38
Less than 65 102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 50
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 53
Asthma 24
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 52
Dementia 19
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD for Medicare patients.

tracheal (windpipe) procedures 28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD.

Gender
Male 94
Female 80
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 58
Black 103
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 16
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 59
Asthma 31
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 16
Heart Failure 47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 57
Dementia 24
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD for Medicare patients.

tracheal (windpipe) procedures 15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD.

Gender
Male 88
Female 94
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 57
Black 111
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 79
From 75 to 84 50
85 and over 16
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 65
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 54
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 61
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 51
Dementia 24
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD for Medicare patients.

tracheal (windpipe) procedures 17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD.

Gender
Male 99
Female 109
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 69
Black 128
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 85
From 75 to 84 54
85 and over 19
Less than 65 50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 21
Ischemic Heart Disease 56
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 60
Asthma 15
Osteoperosis 5
Atrial Fibrilation 15
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 55
Dementia 30
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD for Medicare patients.

tracheal (windpipe) procedures 15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD.

Gender
Male 104
Female 101
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 72
Black 120
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 90
From 75 to 84 56
85 and over 23
Less than 65 36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 74
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 55
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 58
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 18
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 48
Dementia 30
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD.

Gender
Male 60
Female 76
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 43
Black 82
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 23
Less than 65 29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 53
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 70
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 17
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 57
Dementia 30
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 82
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 55
Black 96
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 74
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 18
Less than 65 35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 71
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 52
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 64
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 48
Dementia 31
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD.

Gender
Male 58
Female 73
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 56
Black 61
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 68
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 11
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 40
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 18
Osteoperosis 18
Atrial Fibrilation 32
Heart Failure 44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 47
Dementia 28
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD.

Gender
Male 61
Female 60
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 47
Black 63
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 50
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 27
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 29
Heart Failure 43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 58
Dementia 21
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

tracheal (windpipe) procedures 20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD.

Gender
Male 83
Female 88
Ethnicity
Black / African American 104
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 53
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 45
85 and over 15
Less than 65 35
65 to 74 72

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 13
Osteoporosis 6
Heart Failure 39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 48
Atrial Fibrillation 18
Cancer 17
Dementia 22

Education & Training

Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 1985. He completed residency at Columbia University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine (1985)

Residency: Columbia University Medical Center (1986)

Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Edward Joyner JR., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Harbor Hospital
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
MedStar Health

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Biography

Dr. John Joyner is a specialist in anesthesiology. Clinical interests for Dr. Joyner include thoracic outlet syndrome, endotracheal intubation, and elbow pain. His professional affiliations include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and MedStar Harbor Hospital. Dr. Joyner has an open panel in Washington, DC according to Doctor.com. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, George Washington University Medical Center, and Chicago Medical School.

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