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Dr. Christian Pizarro, MD is a transplant surgeon in Wilmington, DE specializing in transplant surgery and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Chile Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Christian Pizarro, MD is affiliated with Temple Health, Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Nemours Children's Health.
1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
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. Christian Pizarro, MD graduated from University of Chile Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: University of Chile Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Board Certification: Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Christian Pizarro, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Christian Pizarro, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Aetna Medicare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Prime Health, AmeriHealth, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, Three Rivers Provider Network, Aetna, Geisinger Health Plan, First Health PPO, US Family Health Plan, AvMed, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Devon Health, Fidelis Care, TRICARE, HealthSmart, First Health, WellPoint, Aetna HMO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Non HMO, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Carefirst MD Community Health Plan Mcaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield HMO, Lifetrac Transplant, Sunshine SMI/CMS 19 & 21, INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge), Star Healthcare Network, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc Contiguous to DE*, Simply Healthcare Healthy Kids, Plan Vista/NPPN PPO, Global Medical Managment DE/PA, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO NJ, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc NONContiguous to DE*, Insurance Administrators of America, UPMC MCAID/CHIP PA DE, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO ORL, Volusia Health Network PPO/EPO, Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO, Preferred Healthcare PPO and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware.
According to our sources, Dr. Christian Pizarro, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christian Pizarro, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,576
Matracell Pulmonary Patch Graft $1,576 |
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$74
$74 |
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$46
INVOS $25 |
SelectSite $21 |
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$28
HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $28 |
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$19
PediMag PediVas $19 |
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$24
syngo dynamics $12 |
Bioprosthetic Valve $11 |
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Dr. Christian Pizarro, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $600.
Dr. Christian Pizarro is a specialist in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and thoracic surgery in Wilmington, DE. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Pizarro include heart transplant, tetralogy of fallot, and neonatal surgery. He appears to be an in-network provider for AvMed, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Hospital, Dr. Pizarro attended the University of Chile Faculty of Medicine for medical school. Dr. Pizarro (or staff) is conversant in Spanish, French, and Italian. His professional affiliations include Nemours Children's Health, Temple Health, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. His practice in Wilmington, DE is open to new patients as reported by Jefferson Health.
