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Dr. Lorraine M. Schratz, MD is a bariatric medicine specialist in Milford, MA specializing in bariatric medicine and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from Albany Medical College. Dr. Lorraine M. Schratz, MD is affiliated with Cape Cod Healthcare, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION 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. Lorraine M. Schratz, MD graduated from Albany Medical College. She completed residency at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She is certified by the Obesity Medicine, American Board of Obesity Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Residency: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Board Certification: Obesity Medicine, American Board of Obesity Medicine
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Lorraine M. Schratz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lorraine M. Schratz, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
According to our sources, Dr. Lorraine M. Schratz, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Lorraine M. Schratz, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lorraine M. Schratz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Milford, MA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lorraine M. Schratz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Lorraine Schratz sees patients in Worcester, MA, Milford, MA, and Yarmouth Port, MA. Her medical specialty is pediatric cardiology. Her clinical interests encompass heart problems. Patients rated her highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Blue California, Coventry, and Viant appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Schratz takes. She studied medicine at Albany Medical College. Her medical residency was performed at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Schratz's hospital/clinic affiliations include Cape Cod Healthcare and Massachusetts General Hospital.
