DONALD D DOUGLAS
Medical Practice in Lewisburg, PA
License number
Pennsylvania 002003
Category
Health Division Volunteers
Type
Volunteer License
Address
Address
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Personal information
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Address
Phone
5228 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19141
4813 Sheffield Ct, Harrisburg, PA 17112
4912 Evergreen Rd, W Middlesex, PA 16159
542 Georgetown Rd, Darlington, PA 16115
342 Windsor Way, Lewisburg, PA 17837
Professional information
Dr. Donald D Douglas, Sunbury PA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Gastroenterology
Address:
Family Practice Center
409 N 4Th St, Sunbury 17801
(570) 286-1482 (Phone)
409 N 4Th St, Sunbury 17801
(570) 286-1482 (Phone)
Certifications:
Gastroenterology, 1979, Internal Medicine, 1975
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
Family Practice Center
409 N 4Th St, Sunbury 17801
Sunbury Community Hospital
350 North 11Th St, Sunbury 17801
Evangelical Community Hospital
1 Hospital Dr, Lewisburg 17837
409 N 4Th St, Sunbury 17801
Sunbury Community Hospital
350 North 11Th St, Sunbury 17801
Evangelical Community Hospital
1 Hospital Dr, Lewisburg 17837
Education:
Medical School
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools
Graduated: 1970
University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools
Graduated: 1970
Percutaneously Placed Electrical Gastrointestinal Pacemaker Stimulatory System, Sensing System, And Ph Monitoring System, With Optional Delivery Port
US Patent:
5292344, Mar 8, 1994
Filed:
Jul 10, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/911703
Inventors:
Donald D. Douglas - Lewisburg PA
International Classification:
A61N 132
US Classification:
607 40
Abstract:
The present invention provides a system for delivering electrical impulses of suitable magnitude and frequency to the inner lining of the gastrointestinal tract. The system senses the motor activity of the intestinal tract, thus providing feedback as to the body's response to the imposed electrical stimulation. Further, the system monitors critical parameters of gastrointestinal luminal contents, such as pH. Moreover, the system may include a delivery port for administration of fluids or materials to the gastrointestinal tract, and/or for removing fluids or materials from the gastrointestinal tract. Preferably, the system penetrates the skin surface and the inner lining of the gastrointestinal tract, in the stomach, intestine, or colon. The invention provides embodiments which can be adapted for easy removal for placement on a short-term basis, as well as embodiments having a longer-lasting design for placement on a relatively permanent basis.
System And Method Of Stimulation For Treating Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease
US Patent:
6097984, Aug 1, 2000
Filed:
Nov 25, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/199152
Inventors:
Donald Douglas - Lewisburg PA
Assignee:
Medtronic, Inc. - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
A61N 118
US Classification:
607 40
Abstract:
There is provided a system and method for directly stimulating the LES of a patient in order to normally maintain it in a closed state, thereby preventing reflux and treating the symptoms of GERD. The stimulation is inhibited in response to patient swallowing, by monitoring esophageal motility and timing out an inhibition period following detection of motility representative of swallowing. The system utilizes an implanted stimulator which is programmed to deliver a train of stimulus pulses to one or more electrodes fixed around the gastro-esophageal junction and connected to the stimulator by one or more leads. The motility sensing is done by a sensor for sensing mechancial wave movement or electrical signals representative of high motility following swallowing. The motility sensor and stimulating electrodes are attached laproscopically, and are preferably carried by a common stent carrier which is sutured around the lower esophagus.