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Dr. Donald A. Leichter, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in New York, NY specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Donald A. Leichter, MD is affiliated with RWJBarnabas Health, Atlantic Health System, Overlook Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
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. Donald A. Leichter, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed residency at Children's National Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in New Jersey.
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College
Residency: Children's National Medical Center
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: New Jersey
Dr. Donald A. Leichter, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Donald A. Leichter, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Great-West Healthcare, AmeriHealth, USA Managed Care Organization, MultiPlan, Devon Health, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, QualCare, Anthem, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net, Guardian, Local 825-Operating Engineers, Ironworkers Health Fund, AHS PPO Employee Medical Plan, Local 472, University Health Plan, Phys HlthCare Associates of New Jersey, Local 863 Welfare Fund, Local 734, Local 1115 (Health & Benefits), Wellchoice, Local 464A, Local 172, Local 4-69 Health Fund, IBEW 102 Welfare Fund, Keystone, Beechsteet/Medichoice and Local 408 Welfare Fund.
According to our sources, Dr. Donald A. Leichter, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Donald A. Leichter, MD has an average of 2.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Donald A. Leichter, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.
The office and staff were very nice. The office is clean, but the elevator was out and they are on the 4th floor. Walking up all those flights to see a cardiologist?? Not cool. Then we had to wait for 2 hours b/c of "childrens time" which is totally good...but then when we got to the actual doctor he was TERRIBLE!!! He wouldn't let me talk, even after answering a question AND he was RUDE to my son while getting checked out. I cried at the end of the appt b/c it was horrible. I expected a lot more from a PEDIATRIC cardiologist. Just horrible.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Donald A. Leichter, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$164
Aerospan $164 |
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$138
RESPICLICK $88 |
PROAIR $50 |
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$94
Cardiac Monitors - Insertable $94 |
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$14
Kanuma $14 |
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Dr. Donald Leichter's specialty is pediatric cardiology. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Leichter is especially interested in heart problems. He appears to be in-network for Amerigroup, Anthem, Blue California, and more. He is a graduate of Weill Cornell Medical College and a graduate of Children's National Medical Center's residency program. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Morristown Medical Center, RWJBarnabas Health, and Overlook Medical Center. Atlantic Health System reports that Dr. Leichter is accepting new patients at his office in New Providence, NJ.
