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Dr. Christine Ramirez, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Bethlehem, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ramirez, Trauma Surgeon in Bethlehem, PA?

    Dr. Christine Ramirez, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bethlehem, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ramirez is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ramirez’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ramirez’s office at (866) 785-8537.

    What languages does Dr. Ramirez speak?

    Dr. Ramirez and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Ramirez typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Ramirez diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ramirez. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other Injury to the Abdomen
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Abdominal trauma
    • Stomach area injury
    • Core injury
    • Abdominal wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S3981XA: Other specified injuries of abdomen, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other Chest Injury
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Thoracic Injury
    • Chest Trauma
    • Rib Cage Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S298XXA: Other specified injuries of thorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Ramirez typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Christine Ramirez may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ramirez's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ramirez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ramirez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (866) 785-8537 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ramirez accept in Bethlehem, PA?

    Dr. Ramirez in Bethlehem, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Ramirez's office located?

    200 St Lukes Southside Medical Center

    511 E 3rd St

    Bethlehem, PA 18015

    (866) 785-8537

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    Dr. Christine Ramirez's Practice 2

    701 Ostrum St Ste 202

    Fountain Hill, PA 18015

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    Dr. Christine Ramirez's Practice 3

    185 Roseberry St

    Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

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    What is Dr. Ramirez's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ramirez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669771820.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ramirez?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ramirez

    What is Dr. Christine Ramirez's specialty?

    Dr. Ramirez is a Trauma Surgeon near Bethlehem, PA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Christine Ramirez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ramirez is affiliated with St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus, St. Luke's Grand View Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Christine Ramirez accepting new patients in Bethlehem, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Ramirez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Ramirez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ramirez's office at (866) 785-8537 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christine Ramirez?

    Please contact Dr. Ramirez's office at (866) 785-8537 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ramirez's office located?

    Dr. Ramirez's offices are located in Bethlehem, PA, Fountain Hill, PA, and Phillipsburg, NJ.