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Dr. Michael Andrew Paul, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Hoffman Estates, IL specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Andrew Paul, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health, Advocate Health Care, Ascension, Ascension Alexian Brothers and Ascension Saint Alexius.
Advocate Health Care
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. Michael Andrew Paul, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (2005)
Board Certification: The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Michael Andrew Paul, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Select HMO, United Healthcare Select EPO, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Unicare PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna POS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), Behavioral Health Systems, TRICARE, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus HMO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus HMO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare, Three Rivers, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink PPO, HealthSmart, HFN, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, CHAMPVA, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Aetna Medicare Prime HMO-POS, Ambetter of Michigan Marketplace (ACA) HMO, Union Medical Care PPO, Aetna Elect Choice HMO (includes Aetna Health Funds), AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, Aetna Medicare POS, Aetna State of Illinois Open Access Plus, Aetna Open Choice POS, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect PPO, Aetna Open Choice PPO - State of Illinois - SOI, United Surest (previously Bind), Aetna Managed Choice (MC) POS, Union Health Services, Inc., Blue Cross Med Select PPO, Aetna Open Choice POS II, Benefits Services and Systems, Inc, Aetna State of Illinois PPO, FirstHealth, Ambetter of Indiana Marketplace (ACA) HMO, Ambetter of Iowa Marketplace (ACA) HMO, BCBS Commercial PPO, Aetna Health Network Option, Health Services and Technology, HST Care Connect EPO, Oscar Select Commercial HMO, Provider Network of America (PNOA), AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, Oscar Choice Health Commercial HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO (ASA or SRC) PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Ambetter of Illinois Marketplace (ACA) HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Blue Cross Community FHP, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, UFCW Local 1546 Health and Welfare Fund (UMC) HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice (includes Aetna Health Funds), Aetna Better Health Premier Plan MMAI, Blue Cross Commercial PPO, Aetna NAP - PPO, Aetna Value Performance Network, Aetna Premier Care Plus Network, Zing Health, Trilogy, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Aetna Health Network Only, Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA), Aetna Premier Care Network and Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Andrew Paul, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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SYNAGIS $19 |
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Dr. Michael Paul practices pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. He has a special interest in heart problems. Dr. Paul accepts Aetna EPO, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University, Dr. Paul attended medical school at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center, and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
