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Dr. Bruce Block, MD is a pediatrician in Santa Cruz, CA specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1990 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Bruce Block, MD is affiliated with Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group, Sutter Health, Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
2025 Soquel Avenue Floor 2
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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2907 Chanticleer Avenue Santa Cruz Chanticleer Center (2907)
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
550 South Green Valley Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
795 El Camino Real Lee Building, Level 1
Palo Alto, CA 94301
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. Bruce Block, MD graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1990. He completed residency at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine (1990)
Residency: UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Bruce Block, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Bruce Block, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Accepted Sutter Health Plus Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Open Access Elect Choice EPO: Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN): Aetna Premier Care Network (APCN) Plus: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access:..., Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Valley Health Plan Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only.
According to our sources, Dr. Bruce Block, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Bruce Block, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.25 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce Block, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Cruz, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce Block, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Bruce Block's area of specialization is general pediatrics. Dr. Block has a special interest in asthma. He is affiliated with Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz and Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. He obtained his medical school training at Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine and performed his residency at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital.
