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Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD

(Dr. Elizabeth E. Holtan, MD)

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Specializes in: Anesthesiology
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2008)
Professional interests include: kyphoplasty (vertebral augmentation), muscle strain, thoracic outlet syndrome, and more.
3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007

Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD is an anesthesiologist in Olney, MD specializing in anesthesiology. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and MedStar Health.

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Office Locations

18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832
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MedStar Health

3800 Reservoir Road Nw
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-2000
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Some issues Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD can help you with:

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

  • Ice and rest
  • Exercise and physical therapy
  • Over-the-counter pain medications
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

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. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Olney, MD during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 37
inpatient care 37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Olney, MD during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 91
inpatient care 91

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD.

Gender
Male 150
Female 185
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 128
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 144
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 24
Less than 65 87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD in 2013

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 16
Diabetes 41
Dementia 12
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Olney, MD during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 84
inpatient care 84

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD.

Gender
Male 84
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 104
Black 58
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 11
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD in 2014

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 14
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 44
Dementia 9
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Olney, MD during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 115
inpatient care 115

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD.

Gender
Male 320
Female 314
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 368
Black 208
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 22
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 278
From 75 to 84 154
85 and over 30
Less than 65 172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD in 2015

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 45
Dementia 10
Cancer 20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Olney, MD during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 69
inpatient care 69

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD.

Gender
Male 135
Female 131
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 164
Black 83
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 102
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 16
Less than 65 68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD in 2016

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 40
Dementia 13
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Olney, MD during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 45
inpatient care 45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD.

Gender
Male 106
Female 95
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 116
Black 73
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 93
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 12
Less than 65 57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD in 2017

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 30
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 39
Dementia 12
Cancer 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Olney, MD during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 44
inpatient care 44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD.

Gender
Male 131
Female 175
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 97
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 137
From 75 to 84 89
85 and over 15
Less than 65 65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD in 2018

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 39
Dementia 13
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Olney, MD during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care 55
inpatient care 55

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD.

Gender
Male 141
Female 156
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 153
Black 108
Hispanic 0
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 146
From 75 to 84 73
85 and over 11
Less than 65 67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD in 2019

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 67
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 33
Chronic Kidney Disease 51
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 15
Diabetes 39
Dementia 16
Cancer 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 140
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 145
Black 93
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 129
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 11
Less than 65 55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD in 2020

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 36
Dementia 15
Cancer 24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD.

Gender
Male 107
Female 110
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 137
Black 54
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 107
From 75 to 84 68
85 and over 12
Less than 65 30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD in 2021

Hypertension 74
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 44
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 42
Dementia 16
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD.

Gender
Male 145
Female 118
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 149
Black 81
Hispanic 0
Asian 14
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 115
From 75 to 84 92
85 and over 16
Less than 65 40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 30
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 40
Dementia 10
Cancer 29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Olney, MD were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care 67
inpatient care 67

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD.

Gender
Female 138
Male 131
Ethnicity
Black / African American 89
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 153
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 3
Other 2
Age
85 and over 14
75 to 84 71
Less than 65 62
65 to 74 122

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 7
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 26
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 12
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 36
Atrial Fibrillation 9
Dementia 11
Cancer 21

Education & Training

Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Georgetown University Medical Center (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elizabeth Ellen Holtan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
MedStar Health

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
COMSORT, Inc $100 BRIDION
$100
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $100

Biography

Dr. Elizabeth Holtan's specialty is anesthesiology. Her areas of expertise include the following: thoracic outlet syndrome, endotracheal intubation, and elbow pain. Dr. Holtan's hospital/clinic affiliations include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. She is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at Georgetown University Medical Center.

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