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Dr. Xu Gao, MD is an internist in Canton, MI specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). She graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2015 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Xu Gao, MD is affiliated with Trinity Health and IHA HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION.
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. Xu Gao, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 2015. She completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine/Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (2015)
Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine/Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Xu Gao, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Xu Gao, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Priority Health, Medicare Advantage, McLaren Health Plan, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, TRICARE Prime Remote, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Health Alliance Plan (HAP), Cofinity, BCN of Michigan M Premier Care HMO, University of Michigan Health Plan, Physicians Health Plan (PHP), HAP Alliance Health & Life Commercial, Railroad Medicare Michigan, Blue Cross Complete of Michigan, Veterans Choice Program, Community Care, Aetna Better Health of Michigan, Trinity Health, Community Care Associates, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Cofinity (Network), Blue Care Network of Michigan, Physicians Health Plan (PHP) Michigan Cares Network, Meridian Health Plan, Meridian Commercial ALL PLANS, Medicare Michigan, BCN of Michigan HMO, Medicare (Traditional) and Aetna Commercial ALL PLANS.
According to our sources, Dr. Xu Gao, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Xu Gao, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 441 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Xu Gao, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Canton, MI.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Xu Gao, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$14,277
Micra $2,463 |
Arctic Front $1,635 |
PIPELINE $347 |
LINQ II $109 |
COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN $103 |
Other $9,620 |
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$13,277
ENSITE PRECISION $6,834 |
Ensite Cardiac Mapping System $601 |
Ensite $354 |
Confirm Rx $348 |
EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System $214 |
Other $4,926 |
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$9,024
BioMonitor $2,650 |
Rivacor 7 DR-T $737 |
Acticor $311 |
Edora 8 DR-T $22 |
Acticor 7 VR-T DX $4 |
Other $5,300 |
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$1,626
VersaCross Access Solution $1,010 |
GENERAL - THERAPIES $216 |
WATCHMAN Access System $127 |
LUX-Dx Insertable Cardiac Monitor $121 |
SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR $106 |
Other $46 |
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$1,475
Carto 3 $1,279 |
Soundstar $127 |
OCTARAY MAPPING CATHETER $42 |
VISITAG SURPOINT External Processing Unit $10 |
NA $9 |
Other $8 |
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$2,831
Carto 3 $1,432 |
Versacross Access Solution $400 |
Muse $337 |
Claria MRI $171 |
Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F $147 |
Other $345 |
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| $13,953 | |
| $10,752 | |
| $1,681 | |
| $337 |
Dr. Xu Gao is a medical specialist in cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She has indicated that her clinical interests include heart problems. McLaren Health Plan, Cofinity, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Gao accepts. After completing medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Dr. Gao performed her residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. She is affiliated with Trinity Health. Her practice in Ypsilanti, MI is open to new patients as reported by Trinity Health.
