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Dr. Michael Bekkerman, DO is a medical oncologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Michael Bekkerman, DO is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Health, MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC and MedStar St Mary's Hospital.
5601 Loch Raven Boulevard Russell Morgan Building Suite 103
Baltimore, MD 21239
9103 Franklin Square Drive Suite 2200
Rosedale, MD 21237
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 Bekkerman, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2017. He completed residency at Saint Johns Riverside Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2017)
Residency: Saint Johns Riverside Hospital (2020)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Maryland
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Dr. Michael Bekkerman, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Indemnity, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Medicare Advantage, MAMSI, AARP, HealthSpring, Coventry National Network PPO, Aetna, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Blue Choice, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, TRICARE Prime, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Managed Choice POS, First Health, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, Medicare Fee for Service, Choice Fund PPO, CFBSBC Blue Preferred PPO, CFBCBS (NCA) Indemnity, M.D. IPA (HMO), Open HMO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), POS OA & OA Plus, MedStar Select (MedStar Associates' Plan), Network OA, Innovation Health: PPO, Opoen HMO Option, CFBCBS Maryland Indemnity or PPO, CFBCBS EPO, Innovation Health: Indemnity, Innovation Health: POS, CFBCBS Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, Choice POS & Choice POS II, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, HealthyBlue PPO, United Student Resources, CFBCBS Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Open EPO Plus, Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, Open POS II, Innovation Health: POS Plus and PPO and PPO Plus.
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Dr. Michael Bekkerman is an adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology specialist. Dr. Bekkerman studied medicine at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. His areas of expertise include the following: liposarcoma, heart problems, and leiomyosarcoma. He can accept Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. He is affiliated with MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, and MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Bekkerman's office in Baltimore, MD.