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Dr. Deborah Ann Davis, MD is a pediatrician in WILMINGTON, DE specializing in general pediatrics, pediatric cardiology, pediatric anesthesiology and critical care (intensive care medicine). She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Deborah Ann Davis, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Nemours Children's Health and Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
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. Deborah Ann Davis, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed residency at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatrics - General and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency: St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Pediatrics - General
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Deborah Ann Davis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Deborah Ann Davis, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Aetna Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), AmeriHealth, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, MultiPlan PPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Fidelis Care, Molina Healthcare, HealthSmart, Employers Health Network, First Health, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Six Degrees Health-Lucent, Aetna PPO/POS/EPO, Six Degrees Health Transplant, INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge), Emerging Therapies Transplant, Star Healthcare Network, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc Contiguous to DE*, Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids, Global Medical Managment DE/PA, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc NONContiguous to DE*, Insurance Administrators of America, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO ORL, Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO, Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO, Preferred Healthcare PPO, Keystone First CHIP, Priority Partners John Hopkins, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware and Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Deborah Ann Davis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Myrbetriq $100 |
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INVEGA SUSTENNA $12 |
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Dr. Deborah Davis' specialties are pediatric anesthesiology, pediatric cardiology, and general pediatrics. She practices in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Davis is professionally affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She accepts several insurance carriers, including Aetna Medicare, Humana, and Geisinger Health Plan. Jefferson Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Wilmington, DE. After completing medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine, she performed her residency at Temple University Hospital and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
