Dr. Bahman Saatian, MD is a pulmonologist in Orange, CA specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. Dr. Bahman Saatian, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, UCI Health, UCI Medical Center and UC REGENTS.
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
150 Muir Road Va Northern California (612)
Martinez, CA 94553
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Bahman Saatian, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Bahman Saatian, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Orange, CA were bronchoscopy, hospital care, inpatient care and aspiration.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Bahman Saatian, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Bahman Saatian, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and heart failure.
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He completed residency at Good Samaritan Hospital - Baltimore Internal Medicine Internal Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.
Residency: Good Samaritan Hospital - Baltimore Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bahman Saatian, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$3,530
ION $3,000 |
Da Vinci Surgical System $530 |
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$309
OFEV $126 |
SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $64 |
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$141
BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $125 |
FASENRA $16 |
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$119
ORENITRAM $119 |
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$99
Monarch Platform $99 |
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$282
Letairis $88 |
Pulmonx Endobronchial Valve EBV $34 |
SMARTVEST $23 |
Photofrin $23 |
Adempas $22 |
Other $91 |
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Dr. Bahman Saatian is an adult critical care and adult pulmonology specialist in Orange, CA and Martinez, CA. His clinical interests include lung cancer, intensive care, and interstitial lung disease. He speaks Persian. Dr. Saatian is affiliated with UCI Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
