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Dr. Bonnie K. Dwyer, MD, FACOG is a perinatologist in Mountain View, CA specializing in maternal and fetal medicine and obstetrics. She graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Bonnie K. Dwyer, MD, FACOG is affiliated with El Camino Health, Sutter Health and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Dr. Bonnie K. Dwyer, MD, FACOG graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1998. She completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Maternal and Fetal Medicine and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1998)
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Licensed In: California
Dr. Bonnie K. Dwyer, MD, FACOG is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Bonnie K. Dwyer, MD, FACOG appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Valley Health Plan - Currently in Contract Negotiations Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....
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Dr. Bonnie Dwyer's specialties are maternal and fetal medicine and obstetrics. Her areas of expertise include the following: gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), multiple pregnancy (e.g. twins), and heart problems. Dr. Dwyer's hospital/clinic affiliations include El Camino Health and Sutter Health. She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. El Camino Health reports that Dr. Dwyer is accepting new patients at her office in Mountain View, CA. Before completing her residency at Stanford Hospital & Clinics and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Dr. Dwyer attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons.
