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Dr. Karishma Patwa, MD is a cardiologist in New York, NY specializing in adult cardiology. Dr. Karishma Patwa, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Health and MANHATTAN CARDIOLOGY PC.
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone 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.
She completed residency at NYU Winthrop Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and has a state license in New York.
Residency: NYU Winthrop Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (2019)
Licensed In: New York
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Dr. Karishma Patwa, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna HMO, Oxford Liberty, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Medicare, Oxford Freedom, Aetna POS, GHI CBP, Oxford Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, PHCS PPO, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Aetna Indemnity and Aetna PPO/EPO.
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Dr. Karishma Patwa, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Karishma Patwa, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.
I need major surgery and it all depends on the diagnostic work done in the medical group where this provider works and I also needed paperwork done for my job to know about my case and so far nothing has been done in terms of sending the diagnostic work to the appropriate parties and she rushes through the visit nonchalantly. She’s not on top of things and I woiuld recommend another cardiologist.
Dr. Karishma Patwa practices adult cardiology in Brooklyn, NY, New York, NY, and Mineola, NY. Dr. Patwa is especially interested in circulatory problems, heart problems, and chest pain. She is affiliated with NYU Langone Health. She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and CIGNA Plans. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in New York, NY. Dr. Patwa has received professional recognition including the following: Top Doctor, Castle Connolly. She speaks Gujarati.
