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Dr. Hitendra Thakorbhai Patel, MBBS, FACC, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Greenbrae, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of Liverpool Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Hitendra Thakorbhai Patel, MBBS, FACC, MD is affiliated with UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Brown and Toland Physicians, Sutter Health, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, Marin General Hospital, Hill Physicians, John Muir Memorial Hospital and John Muir Medical Center- Concord.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Dr. Hitendra Thakorbhai Patel, MBBS, FACC, MD graduated from University of Liverpool Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. He is certified by the Board Certifications American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Liverpool Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo
Board Certification: Board Certifications American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Hitendra Thakorbhai Patel, MBBS, FACC, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Hitendra Thakorbhai Patel, MBBS, FACC, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Chinese Community Health Plan, Central Health Plan and Canopy Health.
According to our sources, Dr. Hitendra Thakorbhai Patel, MBBS, FACC, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hitendra Thakorbhai Patel, MBBS, FACC, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$21,559
AMPLATZER $9,598 |
Structural Heart $6,281 |
Vascular $5,680 |
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$14,464
AMPLATZER $6,613 |
AMPLATZER Occluders $6,315 |
AMPLATZER PICCOLO $1,536 |
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$1,128
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $905 |
GORE CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $165 |
HELEX Septal Occluder $58 |
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$180
Penumbra System $110 |
Indigo System $55 |
Ruby Coil $15 |
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$114
Cardiac Monitors - Insertable $71 |
Pacemakers $29 |
Cardiac Diagnostics and Monitoring $14 |
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$225
Harmony $63 |
Nit-Occlud Heart Closure Device $32 |
Prestige Coil System $31 |
AZUR $27 |
ZIO XT Patch $23 |
Other $49 |
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| $11,884 | |
| $3,535 | |
| $2,049 |
Dr. Hitendra Thakorbhai Patel, MBBS, FACC, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $4,120.
Dr. Hitendra Patel's area of specialization is pediatric cardiology. He graduated from St. Mary's Hospital Medical School and the University of Liverpool Faculty of Medicine and then he performed his residency at The Hospital for Sick Children and Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo. Areas of expertise for Dr. Patel include patent ductus arteriosus, interventional cardiac catheterization, and lung issues. He seems to honor Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, as well as other insurance carriers. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Patel's professional affiliations include Marin General Hospital, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, and Brown and Toland Physicians. He has an open panel in Oakland, CA according to Brown and Toland Physicians.
