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Paul Andre Garrett, PA

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Specializes in: Emergency Medicine

Professional interests include: tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion), thoracostomy, chest pain, and more.

6357 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

(301) 839-2700

Paul Andre Garrett, PA is in Washington, DC specializing in emergency medicine. Paul Andre Garrett, PA is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Harbor Hospital and MedStar St. Mary s Hospital.

Office Locations

110 Irving Street Nw
Washington, DC 20010

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18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

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201 E University Parkway
Baltimore, MD 21218

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25500 Point Lookout Road
Leonardtown, MD 20650

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3001 S. Hanover Street
Baltimore, MD 21225

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5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239

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6357 Oxon Hill Road
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

(301) 839-2700

(301) 839-1354

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7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735

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MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

9000 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237

(443) 777-7000

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Some issues Paul Andre Garrett, PA can help you with:

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 Paul Andre Garrett, PA in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

emergency room care

In 2012, Paul Andre Garrett, PA performed more emergency room (ER) care procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2012 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Andre Garrett, PA for Medicare patients.

emergency care	172

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2013 were emergency care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Andre Garrett, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
emergency care	147
lab tests	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	179
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	19
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2014 were lab tests, blood draw, ear procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Andre Garrett, PA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	48
breathing treatment	17
doctor visit	498
ear procedures	18
lab tests	123
preventive care	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	238
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	32
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2015 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and breathing treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Andre Garrett, PA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	120
breathing treatment	23
diabetes management	20
doctor visit	695
ear procedures	21
lab tests	302
preventive care	70
thoracic (chest) imaging	13
X-rays	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA.

**Gender**
Male	290
Female	606

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	688
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	528
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	74
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, emergency care and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Andre Garrett, PA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	84
breathing treatment	16
doctor visit	561
emergency care	35
lab tests	199
preventive care	21
thoracic (chest) imaging	23
X-rays	23

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	313
Hispanic	17
Asian	24
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	34
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2017 were emergency care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Andre Garrett, PA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	24
doctor visit	188
emergency care	251
lab tests	54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	151
Hispanic	24
Asian	41
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	77
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2018 were emergency care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Andre Garrett, PA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	11
doctor visit	108
emergency care	91
lab tests	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	103
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	19
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2019 were lab tests, emergency care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Andre Garrett, PA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	20
doctor visit	85
emergency care	37
lab tests	43

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	71
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	22
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2020 were lab tests, emergency care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Andre Garrett, PA for Medicare patients.

blood draw	31
doctor visit	90
emergency care	46
lab tests	59

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	16
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2021 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Andre Garrett, PA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
emergency care	302

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	53
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	63
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated as in Washington, DC during 2022 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Andre Garrett, PA for Medicare patients.

emergency care	215

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA.

**Gender**
Male	99
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	107
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	44
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	24
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Paul Andre Garrett, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated as in Washington, DC were emergency care, lab tests, blood draw and preventive care.

blood draw	48
diabetes management	20
doctor visit	269
ear procedures	19
emergency care	144
lab tests	102
preventive care	36
thoracic (chest) imaging	18
X-rays	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	205

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	178
Asian / Pacific Islander	8
Non-Hispanic White	107
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	7
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	81
85 and over	36
Less than 65	44
65 to 74	156

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Paul Andre Garrett, PA From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Paul Andre Garrett, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He is certified by the Board Certification: National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants and has a state license in Maryland.

Board Certification: Board Certification: National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Paul Andre Garrett, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar St. Mary s Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Paul Andre Garrett, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$28 VRAYLAR $28

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$28

Biography

Mr. Paul Garrett is a specialist in emergency medicine. Mr. Garrett's areas of expertise include the following: forearm fracture, endotracheal intubation, and tube thoracostomy (chest tube insertion). His hospital/clinic affiliations include MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.