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Dr. Annie Kou-Chow, MD

(Dr. Annie Kou Chow, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Family Medicine

University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension (high blood pressure), substance abuse treatment, and more.

1427 Vine Street 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102

(215) 762-2530

Dr. Annie Kou-Chow, MD is a family medicine practitioner in Philadelphia, PA specializing in family medicine. She graduated from University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine in 2002 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Annie Kou-Chow, MD is affiliated with Drexel Medicine, Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice and DREXEL UNIVERSITY.

Office Locations

Address:

1080 N Delaware Avenue Suite 800
Philadelphia, PA 19125

Address:

1427 Vine Street 2nd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Some issues Dr. Annie Kou-Chow, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

""Meet Annie Kou-Chow, MD"", Drexel Medicine

blood draw	101

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	48

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	116

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	74

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	70

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	47
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	99

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	112

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	56
Dementia	13
Cancer	0

blood draw	44

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Annie Kou-Chow, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Annie Kou-Chow, MD treated as a family medicine practitioner in Philadelphia, PA were blood draw.

blood draw	84

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2019

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Annie Kou-Chow, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	3
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	22

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Annie Kou-Chow, MD From 2013 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Annie Kou-Chow, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Annie Kou-Chow, MD graduated from University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine in 2002. She completed residency at Hahnemann University Hospital. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital (2010)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Annie Kou-Chow, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Drexel Medicine

Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Annie Kou-Chow, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$811 Brintellix $242	AMITIZA $238	Dexilant $169	Trintellix $124	Kazano $24	Other $14
Baxter Healthcare	$295 $295
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$127 BYDUREON WEEKLY $74	CRESTOR $25	SYMBICORT $15	BYDUREON $13
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$126 XARELTO $96	INVOKANA $30
ViiV Healthcare Company	$124 CABENUVA $124
Other	$471 Diabetes Care $73	Victoza $62	SDG-IDD-Allergy $57	LANTUS $31	PRALUENT $31	Other $216

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,561
Debt forgiveness	$295
Education	$100

Biography

Dr. Annie Kou-Chow specializes in family medicine. She is especially interested in heart problems, hypertension (high blood pressure), and substance abuse treatment. Before completing her residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, Dr. Kou-Chow attended medical school at the University of Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Kou-Chow include: Outstanding Employee Award, Delaware Valley Community Health and Family Medicine Resident Teaching Award. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with Drexel Medicine.