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Dr. Michelle D. Adams, MD is a perinatologist in San Francisco, CA specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. She graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Michelle D. Adams, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.
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. Michelle D. Adams, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She completed residency at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Maternal-Fetal Medicine and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Licensed In: California
Dr. Michelle D. Adams, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Michelle D. Adams, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, Magellan Health Services, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare, Cigna, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Health Net: ELECT POS, Large and Small Group, Aetna: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA), Aetna: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Health Net: Health Net PPO, Chinese Community Health Plan: Active Choice- PPO Silver, Aetna: Aetna Student Health Program, Aetna: National Advantage Plan (NAP), TRICARE: Prime Remote, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select, TRICARE: Select (formerly TRICARE Standard and TRICARE Extra), Health Net: SELECT three-tier POS and SELECT two-tier POS, Large and Small Group, Health Net: Health Net HMO: Large Group (101+ employees) & Small Group (2-100 employees), TRICARE: Retired Reserve, Aetna: Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna: Traditional Choice, Aetna: HMO Deductible Plans, Aetna: Managed Choice POS, Aetna: Health Fund POS, Aetna: Open Access Elect Choice EPO, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II), Aetna: Aetna Select Open Access, Sutter Health Plan: Individual and Family Plan HMO, Provider Networks of America: PPO, Aetna: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA), TRICARE: Reserve Select, Health Net: ELECT Open Access POS, Large and Small Group, Aetna: Open Access Managed Choice POS, TRICARE: Extended Care Option (ECHO), Aetna: HMO, Health Net: PPO for Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)/Covered California, Sutter Health Plan: Large and Small Group HMO, Health Net: Salud HMO Plus Large/Custom Group, TRICARE: Prime, Aetna: Open Choice PPO, Aetna: Aetna Select EPO, Aetna: Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) and TRICARE: Young Adult.
According to our sources, Dr. Michelle D. Adams, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Michelle D. Adams, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michelle D. Adams, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Francisco, CA.
I have never in my 40+ yrs had such an attentive doctor. Doctor Adams takes the extra time to understand all the aspects of your needs, does the research and presents a transparent and comprehensive answer. I feel so blessed to have her in my life during this journey. I have an autoimmune disease and therefore on multiple medications and supplements. She has helped me understand the pros and cons of everything and goes above and beyond! Thank you Dr. Adams!!
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michelle D. Adams, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Michelle Adams' medical specialty is maternal and fetal medicine. After attending the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, she completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Adams's areas of expertise include the following: vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and cervical funneling. She usually is in-network for Magellan Health Services, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Adams is conversant in Spanish. She is affiliated with Sutter Health. Sutter Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Novato, CA.
