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Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD

(705 Ratings)

Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: labor and delivery (childbirth), birth control implant, pregnancy, and more.

3640 Middlebury Road
Iowa City, IA 52245

(319) 467-6789

Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD is affiliated with University of Iowa and University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

(319) 384-7000

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3056 River Crossing Court
Riverside, IA 52327

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3465 Mulberry Avenue
Muscatine, IA 52761

(563) 263-0339

(563) 263-5081

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3640 Middlebury Road
Iowa City, IA 52245

(319) 467-6789

(319) 356-3949

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411 10th Street Se Suite 2300
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

(319) 731-1430

(319) 731-1435

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500 E. Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245

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Some issues Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA during 2012 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	18
doctor visit	40

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA during 2013 were blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	29
doctor visit	79

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA during 2014 were blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	36
doctor visit	231
preventive care	16
vaccines	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	21
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA during 2015 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	71
diabetes management	22
doctor visit	30
lab tests	45
preventive care	37
vaccines	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	100

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA during 2016 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	61
diabetes management	21
doctor visit	145
lab tests	21
preventive care	34
vaccines	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	15
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA during 2017 were blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	65
doctor visit	191
lab tests	50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA during 2018 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	93
diabetes management	35
doctor visit	199
lab tests	95
preventive care	48
vaccines	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	73

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	11
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA during 2019 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	49
diabetes management	21
doctor visit	78
lab tests	21
preventive care	38
vaccines	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	35
diabetes management	19
doctor visit	51
lab tests	85
preventive care	33
vaccines	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA during 2021 were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	60
diabetes management	20
doctor visit	84
lab tests	20
preventive care	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA during 2022 were blood draw, preventive care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	50
diabetes management	23
doctor visit	83
lab tests	23
preventive care	37
vaccines	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Iowa City, IA were blood draw, lab tests, preventive care and diabetes management.

blood draw	51
diabetes management	23
doctor visit	110
lab tests	45
preventive care	32
vaccines	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	28
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	14
85 and over	5
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	40

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

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

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	0
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine in 2009. She is certified by the Basic Life Support (BLS) and has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine (2009)

Board Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa

University of Iowa Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 705 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Elizabeth S. Cramer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Iowa City, IA.

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Biography

Dr. Beth Cramer is a physician who specializes in family medicine. Her areas of expertise include the following: primary care, colposcopy, and labor and delivery (childbirth). On average, patients gave Dr. Cramer a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is a graduate of the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Cramer is conversant in Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.