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Dr. George Hamilton Baker, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Okatie, SC specializing in pediatric cardiology. Dr. George Hamilton Baker, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health.
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.
He has a state license in South Carolina.
Licensed In: South Carolina
Dr. George Hamilton Baker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. George Hamilton Baker, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).
According to our sources, Dr. George Hamilton Baker, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. George Hamilton Baker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 54 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George Hamilton Baker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Okatie, SC.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Hamilton Baker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$975
Ensite $914 |
AMPLATZER $50 |
CardioMEMS HF System $12 |
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$877
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $697 |
Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve $180 |
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$789
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $789 |
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$697
multiple $697 |
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$621
Melody $621 |
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$58
Nit-Occlud Heart Closure Device $31 |
$28 |
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| $1,767 |
Dr. George Hamilton Baker, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $8,425.
Dr. George Baker is a specialist in pediatric cardiology. He works in Charleston, SC, Mount Pleasant, SC, and North Charleston, SC. These areas are among his clinical interests: heart problems and outpatient care. He is affiliated with MUSC Health. Dr. Baker's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Baker accepts Blue California, Coventry, Employers Health Network, and more. His practice in Mount Pleasant, SC is open to new patients as reported by MUSC Health.
