Dr. Saar Danon, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Orange, CA specializing in interventional cardiology and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Saar Danon, MD is affiliated with SSM Health, MemorialCare, MemorialCare Medical Group, Saddleback Medical Center, PIH Health, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Long Beach Medical Center, Torrance Memorial, Providence, Edinger Medical Group MemorialCare Independent Physicians and Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital.
Torrance Memorial
Children's Hospital of Orange County
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 top procedures that Dr. Saar Danon, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Orange, CA during 2024 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saar Danon, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 14 |
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| ultrasound (sonogram) | 14 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Saar Danon, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Saar Danon, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Orange, CA were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
| cardiac procedures | 14 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 14 |
Dr. Saar Danon, MD graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine (2000)
Residency: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Missouri
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Saar Danon, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$3,617
Heart Valves $1,938 |
Melody $1,664 |
Cardiopulmonary $15 |
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$3,604
AMPLATZER PICCOLO $1,953 |
AMPLATZER Occluders $624 |
AMPLATZER $514 |
AMPLATZER TALISMAN $371 |
Occluders $141 |
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$2,638
EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $1,203 |
Edwards SAPIEN XT Transcatheter Heart Valve $1,132 |
Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $303 |
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$685
multiple $482 |
VL $203 |
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$308
Penumbra Ruby Coil $308 |
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$780
CARDIOFORM Septal Occluder $241 |
Harmony $170 |
Artis zeego $124 |
Melody $114 |
Sentinel $40 |
Other $91 |
| $6,503 | |
| $5,109 | |
| $19 |
Dr. Saar Danon is a pediatric cardiology and interventional cardiology specialist. Clinical interests for Dr. Danon include congenital heart disease, urgent care, and emergency care. He is affiliated with PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Providence, and Greater Newport Physicians. He studied medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Danon trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He has received the following distinction: Southern California Super Doctors. Dr. Danon (or staff) is conversant in Hebrew and Spanish.
