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Dr. Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD

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(1209 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Pediatrics, Adult Endocrinology and Pediatric Endocrinology

Danylo Halytsky Lviv Medical University (1996)

Professional interests include: thyroid cancer, insulin resistance, goiter , and more.

24035 THREE NOTCH ROAD
Hollywood, MD 20636

(301) 373-7900

Dr. Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD is a pediatrician in Hollywood, MD specializing in general pediatrics, adult endocrinology and pediatric endocrinology. He graduated from Danylo Halytsky Lviv Medical University in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP - SOUTHERN MARYLAND LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

24035 THREE NOTCH ROAD
Hollywood, MD 20636

Address:

37767 Market Drive 2nd Floor
Charlotte Hall, MD 20622

Some issues Dr. Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD can help you with:

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

blood draw	290
doctor visit	816
lab tests	10

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	62
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	12
Less than 65	72

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	71
Dementia	8
Cancer	4

blood draw	433
doctor visit	903
lab tests	58
preventive care	12
thyroid function tests	24

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	13
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	75
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

blood draw	565
doctor visit	997
lab tests	54
preventive care	14
thyroid function tests	10

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	22
Less than 65	158

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	74
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

blood draw	686
doctor visit	1136

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	261
Black	89
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	11
Less than 65	89

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	74
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

blood draw	719
doctor visit	1131

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	199
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	20
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	71
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

blood draw	864
doctor visit	1224

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	275
Black	97
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	15
Less than 65	63

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	74
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

blood draw	947
doctor visit	1351
lab tests	1074
preventive care	227
thyroid function tests	350

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	223
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	22
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	71
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

blood draw	836
doctor visit	1267
lab tests	1489
preventive care	305
thyroid function tests	512

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	336
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	22
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	73
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

blood draw	2392
doctor visit	3580
lab tests	4010
preventive care	803
thyroid function tests	1428

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD treated as a pediatrician in Hollywood, MD were lab tests, blood draw, thyroid function tests and preventive care.

blood draw	859
doctor visit	1378
lab tests	1117
preventive care	272
thyroid function tests	465

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	80
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	236
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	83
85 and over	13
Less than 65	67
65 to 74	173

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	58
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	7
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD graduated from Danylo Halytsky Lviv Medical University in 1996. He completed residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Danylo Halytsky Lviv Medical University (1996)

Residency: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP - SOUTHERN MARYLAND LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 1209 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Anpalakan Sathasivam, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hollywood, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-09-30