Dr. Rene Gonzalez, MD is a pediatrician in Mission Hills, CA specializing in general pediatrics and general practice. He graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2003 and has 21 years of experience. Dr. Rene Gonzalez, MD is affiliated with Facey Medical Group - Mission Hills, Pediatric Medicine.
11333 Sepulveda Boulevard Floor 2
Mission Hills, CA 91345
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. Rene Gonzalez, MD graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 2003. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (2003)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Rene Gonzalez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Rene Gonzalez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Multiplan PPO, HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO, Health Net PPO, Aetna HMO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Cigna HMO, Blue Shield of CA HMO, Coventry/First Health PPO, Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross, US Family Health Plan - TriCare, Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio, Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net - TriCare and Cigna PPO.
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Dr. Rene Gonzalez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 40 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rene Gonzalez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Mission Hills, CA.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rene Gonzalez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Novo Nordisk Inc |
$787
Victoza $306 |
Tresiba $146 |
NovoLog $69 |
Levemir $56 |
Xultophy 100/3.6 $23 |
Other $186 |
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Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$645
GARDASIL9 $307 |
JANUMET XR $104 |
PNEUMOVAX 23 $52 |
VARIVAX $25 |
VAXELIS $22 |
Other $134 |
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$385
SYMBICORT $202 |
BYDUREON $125 |
SYNAGIS $58 |
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Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. |
$273
QVAR $225 |
AJOVY $26 |
QNASL $22 |
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AbbVie, Inc. |
$172
Lupron $37 |
$135 |
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Other |
$934
TRELEGY ELLIPTA $87 |
SYNAGIS $85 |
Lexiscan $76 |
FLUZONE QUADRIVALENT $69 |
PREVNAR - 13 $54 |
Other $562 |
Food and Beverage | $3,195 |
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Dr. Rene Gonzalez, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $13,121.
Dr. Rene Gonzalez works as a general practice and general pediatrics. These areas are among his clinical interests: obesity, tonsilitis, and conjunctivitis (pink eye). Patient ratings for Dr. Gonzalez average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Gonzalez attended medical school at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Gonzalez has an open panel in Mission Hills, CA according to Doctor.com.