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Dr. Gary Mark Satou, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Ridgecrest, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Gary Mark Satou, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, UCLA Health and UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital.
Dignity Health
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
UCLA Mattel Children's 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. Gary Mark Satou, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics (2002)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Gary Mark Satou, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Gary Mark Satou, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California and UFCM Health System.
According to our sources, Dr. Gary Mark Satou, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gary Mark Satou, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,014
OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $1,014 |
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$567
OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $259 |
UPTRAVI $165 |
VENTAVIS ILOPROST $142 |
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$333
Ultrasound $120 |
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$256
SY - Image and Knowledge Management $76 |
Syngo - Image and Knowledge Management $15 |
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$230
Ultrasound Equipment $230 |
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$308
Impella $40 |
SYNAGIS $36 |
Definity $26 |
Airway Clearance Device $18 |
Hillrom - Cardiac Ambulatory Monitor $16 |
Other $173 |
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Dr. Gary Satou is a medical specialist in pediatric cardiology. His areas of expertise consist of neurological disorders and hypoplastic left heart syndrome. He is affiliated with UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. Dr. Satou seems to honor Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. UCLA Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Calabasas, CA. He is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Satou's residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His distinctions include: Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine; Super Doctors Southern California; and Best Doctors (Best Doctors in America). He speaks Spanish.
