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Dr. John E. 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

(202) 444-2000

Dr. John E. 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 E. Joyner JR., MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Health, MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP ANESTHESIOLOGY LLC.

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 E. 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 E. Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. 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 E. Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

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

tracheal (windpipe) procedures	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. 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 E. 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 E. Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

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

tracheal (windpipe) procedures	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. 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 E. 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 E. Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

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

tracheal (windpipe) procedures	29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. 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 E. 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 E. Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

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

tracheal (windpipe) procedures	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. 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 E. 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 E. Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

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

tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. 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 E. 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 E. Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

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

tracheal (windpipe) procedures	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. 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 E. 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 E. Joyner JR., MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were tracheal (windpipe) procedures.

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

tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. 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 E. 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 E. 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 E. 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 E. 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 E. 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 E. 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 E. 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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

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

tracheal (windpipe) procedures	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	108
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	54
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	46
85 and over	17
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Joyner JR., MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	47
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	16
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. John E. 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 E. 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

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP ANESTHESIOLOGY LLC

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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.