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Dr. Liwen Tang, MD is a general practitioner in Boston, MA specializing in general practice and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from Sun Yat Sen Medical College in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Liwen Tang, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine, Boston Children's Hospital, Signature Healthcare, Tufts Medicine Pediatrics Cardiology and PRATT PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES INC.
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. Liwen Tang, MD graduated from Sun Yat Sen Medical College in 1993. She completed residency at Children's Hospital of Michigan - Pediatrics. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Sun Yat Sen Medical College (1993)
Residency: Children's Hospital of Michigan - Pediatrics (2007)
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Liwen Tang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Liwen Tang, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TMIN Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, TMIN United Healthcare OneCare, TMIN Unicare, Medicaid Wellforce Care Plan ACO (Fallon), Tufts Health Plan, TMIN Fallon Med Adv, Commonwealth Care Alliance, TMIN AllaraCare, TMIN Fallon, TMIN Fallon Navicare SCO, TMIN Aetna and TMIN Mass General Brigham Health Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Liwen Tang, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Liwen Tang, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 70 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Liwen Tang, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Liwen Tang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Qbrelis $41 |
Epaned $26 |
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Carnation Ambulatory Monitor $60 |
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ACTHAR $55 |
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Emflaza $45 |
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Dr. Liwen Tang specializes in general practice and pediatric cardiology. Before performing her residency at Children's Hospital of Michigan, Dr. Tang attended Sun Yat-Sen University, Zhongshan School of Medicine. Her areas of expertise include fetal echocardiography. Dr. Tang is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by her patients. She most likely takes Blue California, Cigna, and Medicaid, as well as other insurance carriers. She has received professional recognition including the following: "Top Doctor", Boston Magazine. Dr. Tang speaks the following languages: Mandarin and Cantonese. Dr. Tang's hospital/clinic affiliations include Signature Healthcare and Tufts Medicine. She welcomes new patients at her office inWoburn, MA as reported by Tufts Medicine.
