Dr. Oscar J. Benavidez Jr., MD, MBBS is a pediatric cardiologist in Boston, MA specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Oscar J. Benavidez Jr., MD, MBBS is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, BOSTON CHILDRENS HEART FOUNDATION INC 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.
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oscar J. Benavidez Jr., MD, MBBS treated during 2013 were heart failure.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar J. Benavidez Jr., MD, MBBS.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oscar J. Benavidez Jr., MD, MBBS treated during 2014 were heart failure, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar J. Benavidez Jr., MD, MBBS.
| From 65 to 74 | |
|---|---|
| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Oscar J. Benavidez Jr., MD, MBBS.
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Oscar J. Benavidez Jr., MD, MBBS treated were heart failure, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Oscar J. Benavidez Jr., MD, MBBS graduated from Harvard Medical School. He completed residency at Children's Hospital Boston. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Residency: Children's Hospital Boston
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Oscar J. Benavidez Jr., MD, MBBS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Oscar J. Benavidez Jr., MD, MBBS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
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Dr. Oscar Benavidez is a pediatric cardiology specialist in Boston, MA, Braintree, MA, and Newton, MA. These areas are among his clinical interests: congenital heart disease and echocardiogram (echo). He appears to be in-network for Blue California, Coventry, Viant, and more. Dr. Benavidez obtained his medical school training at Harvard Medical School and performed his residency at Children's Hospital Boston. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Benavidez's hospital/clinic affiliations include Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He welcomes new patients at his office inBoston, MA as reported by Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
