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Dr. Christopher A. Tan, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Victorville, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher A. Tan, MD is affiliated with Desert Valley Hospital, Long Beach Medical Center, Greater Newport Physicians, MemorialCare, Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach, Children's Hospital of Orange County, MemorialCare Medical Group and Saddleback Medical Center GNP MemorialCare.
16850 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA 92395
2701 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA
3400 Lomita Boulevard Suite 500
Torrance, CA
681 S Parker Street Suite 100
Orange, CA 92868
681 South Parker Street Suite 100
Orange, CA
790 Willow Street Suite 150
Long Beach, CA
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. Christopher A. Tan, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Guam.
Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Guam
Dr. Christopher A. Tan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Christopher A. Tan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, CIGNA Commercial HMO, Anthem, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, BlueShield Commercial HMO (MCSHP), Health Net Commercial HMO, Centivo ACO, BlueShield Commercial HMO and BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Christopher A. Tan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Christopher A. Tan, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher A. Tan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Victorville, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher A. Tan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,857
AMPLATZER $1,471 |
AMPLATZER PICCOLO $938 |
AMPLATZER Occluders $179 |
AMPLATZER TALISMAN $169 |
Connectivity and Remote care $100 |
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$2,833
Melody $2,833 |
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$2,610
EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $2,169 |
THE EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 VALVE WITH ALTERRA ADAPTIVE PRESTENT SYSTEM $441 |
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$271
ELEVIEW $271 |
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$120
SYNAGIS $120 |
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$92
SYNAGIS $48 |
REMODULIN $44 |
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Dr. Christopher Tan's medical specialty is pediatric cardiology. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: heart murmur, hypertension (high blood pressure), and interventional cardiac catheterization. Dr. Tan's professional affiliations include Greater Newport Physicians, Desert Valley Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Orange County. He is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Dr. Tan's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. He speaks Spanish.
