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Joseph M. Marra, MD
Daytona Beach, FL
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Bio
My medical training began in 1988 at Downstate Medical school in Brooklyn, also known as S.U.N.Y. Health Science Center of Brooklyn, where I earned my MD degree in 1992. I did an internship at Staten Island Univ. Hospital from July 1992-June 30,1993. I then completed my Residency at Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn from July 1993 - June 1997. I completed Fellowship training in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Albany Medical Center July 1997- June 30, 1998. Lifetime Board certification Diagnostic Radiology, Since Nov.3, 1997, Diag. Radiology subspecialty certification in Vascular and Interventional Radiology since Nov.1999 through 2019. I've worked as an attending Radiologist for 12 years. (July 1998 - Oct 2004 at Staten Island Univ. Hospital, and Nov. 2004-July 2010 at NFMMC
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Radiology
Diagnostic Radiology
Licenses
United States: Florida, New York
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
223 Answers
101 Agrees
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Control the bleeding: An Injury resulting in loss of an extremity may result in excessive blood loss. Try to stay calm and keep patient calm. I would recommend applying di... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 31 years experience
10-15 years: Cervical cancer is felt to almost always be related to certain strains of HPV infection through prior sexual contact. Most cases of HPV infection do ... Read More
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500 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 31 years experience
Hard to say: There are many types of cancers, which can behave very differently. I do not know of a definite cure on the horizon anytime soon. That is not to say... Read More
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632 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
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Radiology 31 years experience
HPV? slight relation: Our understanding of medicine continues to evolve. There's a very slight link with HPV. While almost all cervical cancers are felt to be related to... Read More
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500 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old male asked:
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Radiology 31 years experience
Thyroid nodules are not uncommon. Not all nodules are dangerous, or cancerous. This may be a little on the small side for a biopsy which often is th... Read More
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Reviewed Aug 02, 2021
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Lymph nodes are scattered throughout the body, which is normal. The retroperitoneal space is an area behind the peritoneal cavity,containing certain o... Read More
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Answered Sep 18, 2021
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Weight on bladder: It might be a structure pressing on bladder (such as prominent uterus) or possibly another structure like sigmoid colon or other mass that is "positio... Read More
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138 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Yes. Unprotected sex from any position, can lead to pregnancy. Morning sickness can be a tip off (though the nauseated feeling alone can also be du... Read More
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Reviewed Jun 06, 2022
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
I'm giving you a simple answer, without trying to play "wonder doc". They do have sunglasses that block 99-100% uva and uvb light. If you like, you m... Read More
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Answered Jul 13, 2022
A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
In fairness, it's difficult for any doctor to give a definite answer without getting more details and performing a more thorough work up (including la... Read More
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Answered Jul 19, 2022
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Tough to give a definite answer, one possibility could be early psoriasis. I myself had psoriasis that started at my scalp, very close to your age (e... Read More
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A 46-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
There can be a window period up to three months between getting infected with HIV and testing positive. I have not heard of a case that did not show ... Read More
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Reviewed Sep 26, 2021
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Not all women who have cervical cancer, especially at earlier stages, will have symptoms. That is why cancer screening for certain cancers, for those... Read More
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Answered Nov 28, 2021
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
An apicolordotic view is often obtained to better visualize the top part of the lungs. If they were definitely "negative" then I take that to mean th... Read More
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Reviewed Sep 28, 2021
A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
I usually tell people this. Whenever you ask the question "is it possible" the answer is almost always "yes". That being said, I don't believe the l... Read More
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Reviewed Jun 27, 2021
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Both could happen, decreased bowel movements, difficulty with bowel movements (even if you feel the urge). If you don't have one at all for some time... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Lung base unexpanded: The diaphragm is a thin membrane like muscle which stretches downward to expand the lungs. when it relaxes it moves upward and lungs compress. someti... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Bleed around brain: When blood is seen in the subarachnoid space surrounding the brain, it is termed a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Blood in this area is most commonly seen ... Read More
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661 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Maybe: I need to be careful not to encourage "heavy" drinking. Drinking occasionally, or in moderation should not be harmful to the kidneys in most cases (.... Read More
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254 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Many types: There are different types of headaches that we know about. (And likely some we don't). Sinus issues can cause headaches and would likely show up on ... Read More
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28 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Get an x-ray: It may just be muscular pain, and hopefully that is the case. However, Since you did have a history of pneumothorax (collapsed lung) in the past, yo... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Straight and fast: Hopefully you or I will never face such a situation. My advice would be to run straight and fast towards any form of cover you see. Obviously some d... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Probably not: There are many reasons for stomach pain, or abdominal pain. many are less serious, gastroenteritis, gas pain. Some can be more significant like appe... Read More
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301 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
CT very useful: CT scans are often very useful to check to see if cancer has returned (as you had guessed). So getting ct scans periodically, such as every 6 months,... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
CT will show both: Yes, a ct scan will show both organs, the pancreas and the colon. Contrast material, such as oral or IV contrast may enhance the evaluation. Ct is p... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Not so uncommon: A bit of anxiety in a new relationship is not uncommon. It most likely will get better. I'll tell you one secret that might help. Don't try and fi... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Yes: From your symptom description, I would say yes... the pain may be due to a nerve root compression from cervical radiculopathy and possibly not actuall... Read More
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57 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Can repeat later: If the Ob did the ultrasound themselves, than I'd be more inclined to trust their judgement (based on their experience). You are right to question, a... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
I'd get an x-ray: I probably would get an x-ray if it is still hurting you to check for fracture or dislocation of one of your carpal bones, metacarpal bones or distal ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Movement: “The term “flow void” generally refers to blood that is moving within a vessel. Produces a dark appearance which is normal and expected. Considered ... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Maybe: One possible more common cause of shoulder pain and limited movement is rotator cuff injury. This usually will not show up on plain x-rays. It can o... Read More
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530 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Useful for imaging..: In my field of Diagnostic imaging, the main benefit of x-rays is not related to the effects they produce on the body directly, but instead is related ... Read More
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A 63-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
That's main function: The main purpose of the IVC filter is to protect the lungs from blood clot reaching them. The filter will also prevent blood clots from reaching the ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Depends on timing: A CT or MRI can detect changes of edema (fluid) due to cell death within the brain. Often by the time these changes are seen, it is late in the proce... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
The contrast agent Gadolinium is sometimes helpful in making certain lesions "stand out" on MRI. It may depend on what's being looked for. There are... Read More
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Answered Jun 26, 2021
A 69-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Normally with Gastritis, pain and/or burning in the stomach area would be most common. This has to do with acid that the stomach makes to help break ... Read More
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Answered May 13, 2021
A 55-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
While sitting for a prolonged period can increase risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) due to blood that is not moving quickly, the majority of these pe... Read More
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Answered Sep 19, 2021
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
My understanding is that this is "usually" a transient benign rhythm that doesn't require treatment. I do understand your concerns, and I know that... Read More
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Answered Sep 19, 2021
A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Follow up further: Apical Lordotic view refers to the the positioning of the x-ray beam coming from in front of your chest to the film behind you. Heart not enlarged is... Read More
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997 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Not typical but can: gallstone pain usually tends to be intermittent unless a stone gets stuck and lodges in the cystic duct or common bile duct. In this case we would be... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Pseudotumor cerebri: This is a condition when pressure within the skull (intracranial pressure) increases without an obvious reason why. It's calle "pseudotumor" because ... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Sono is close approx: Ultrasound (sonogram) uses several measurements which "on average" correlate well with age of pregnancy. However, remember that these are approximat... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Possibly hernia : It’s hard to say with any certainty. But if the pain is intermittent and occurs with increase pressure (such as laughing), a hernia might be consider... Read More
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55 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Yes: Aneurysms often form in an area of focal weakness of the vessel wall, most commonly at a bifurcation of 2 vessel branches. Some people are more prone... Read More
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
It can be: Like many cancers, colon cancer can be curable if resected early enough. Some things that will help determine prognosis is the staging... (Factors in... Read More
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264 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Possibilities: You first want to exclude a small bowel obstruction (or obstruction anywhere along GI Tract). If symptoms continue you might need to repeat CT scan, ... Read More
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264 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Hard to Say: His blood pressure is high. High blood pressure over long periods of time increases the risks for Heart attacks, stroke, and kidney disease as it ten... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
Treating pneumonia: I can't tell you for sure if she has a bacterial pneumonia, or corona virus. If she has a bacterial pneumonia, they will treat her with antibiotics w... Read More
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87 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
A pulmonary embolism is Blood clot, (usually originating from the veins of the legs), it breaks off, travels past the right side of the heart and lodg... Read More
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Answered Jul 09, 2021
A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Marraanswered
Radiology 31 years experience
I'll translate the reading as best I can, though it won't diagnose the cause of pain. The cecum (first part of colon that the small intestine empties... Read More
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Reviewed Mar 20, 2023
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Marra is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dec 15, 2016
Just a great Doctor and very special Human being
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you for this. Being anxious about my health, it's easy for me to get focused on the worst possible outcomes, so having some options for less serious ones is greatl...Read More
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Thanks very much Dr. Marra. I'll take your advice. I insisted in getting a Mammogram myself after a friend got diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy. It was out of fear & not any symptoms.
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Thank you. I tried to ask my doctor and she told me that it was none of my concern, that all i needed to know was that i was 7 weeks.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine, NY
Graduated 1992MD
Residency
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Completed 1997
Residency
STATEN ISLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 1993
Awards
Top Radiologist, First Place, the Nation - Spring
2017
Top Radiologist, Second Place, the Nation - Spring
2017
Top Radiologist, Second Place, the Nation - Fall
2017
Affiliations
Florida Medical Association
Publications
Uterine Fibroid Embolization and new techniques in Interventional Radiology - Presentation
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