Dr. Kimberley Shui-Yan Mak, MD, MPH is a general practitioner in Boston, MA specializing in general practice and radiation oncology. She graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Kimberley Shui-Yan Mak, MD, MPH is affiliated with Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine and BOSTON UNIVERSITY RADIATION ONCOLOGY INC.
830 Harrison Avenue 1st Floor, Suite 100
Boston, MA 02118
Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)
The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.
IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.
Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.
GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.
Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.
Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.
Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kimberley Shui-Yan Mak, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kimberley Shui-Yan Mak, MD, MPH treated as a general practitioner in Boston, MA were radiation therapy.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kimberley Shui-Yan Mak, MD, MPH.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kimberley Shui-Yan Mak, MD, MPH treated were cancer, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Kimberley Shui-Yan Mak, MD, MPH graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2010. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School (2010)
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital (2011)
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Kimberley Shui-Yan Mak, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Kimberley Shui-Yan Mak, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan (Beech Street): Medicare Advantage Private FFS Network, MultiPlan (PPO Network Company): Complementary Network, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, United Healthcare: Commercial & SCO, Unicare: Commonwealth Indemnity Plan (formerly GIC), Humana, Cigna: HealthSource Preferred, Tufts Health Plan: HMO, HPHC: PPO, MultiPlan (Beech Street): MA PPO Network, Kaiser, Fallon: Senior Plan, CCA: SCO Primary Care, Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Choice, Neighbborhood: ACO, Neighbborhood: Commonwealth Care, Fallon: Major Medical/Health & Life Assurance Company Programs, Fallon: Select Care, CCA: Inpatient Services Program, BCBSMA: Indemnity, CCA: OneCare, BCBSMA: HMO Blue, Fallon: Flex Care Select, BMC Healthnet: MassHealth, Senior Whole Health: SCO, Neighbborhood: CarePlus, BMC Healthnet: ACO & Senior Care Options, Neighborhood PACE, Fallon: Preferred Care, Uphams Elder Svc Plan: PACE - Elder Service Providers, BCBSMA: Preferred Provider Arrangement, Neighbborhood: CMA, Health Plans Inc., BMC Healthnet: Commonwealth Choice, Neighbborhood: MassHealth, Fallon: Senior Plan Preferred, Chickering Claims Administrators: Student Health Plan, CCA: SCO, VA Choice, BMC Healthnet: QHP and Neighbborhood: Commercial.
According to our sources, Dr. Kimberley Shui-Yan Mak, MD, MPH accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kimberley Shui-Yan Mak, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Kimberley Mak is a Boston, MA physician who specializes in general practice and radiation oncology. Her education and training includes medical school at Harvard Medical School and residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and a hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Dr. Mak is affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center.
