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Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana, MD

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Professional interests include: cardiac catheterization, heart problems

1 Akron General Avenue Mail Code Akr
Akron, OH 44307

(330) 344-7400

Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Akron, OH specializing in interventional cardiology and internal medicine (adult medicine). Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana, MD is affiliated with Akron General, Cleveland Clinic and PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP.

Office Locations

Address:

1 Akron General Avenue Mail Code Akr
Akron, OH 44307

Some issues Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

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.

hospital care	64
inpatient care	64

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	38

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	20
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	40
Cancer	0

hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	50
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	144
doctor visit	27
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
nuclear scan	30
stress testing	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	119

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	115

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	32
Less than 65	28

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

**Gender**
Male	413
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	158
Less than 65	113

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	47
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	568
catheterization	66
diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	134
hospital care	149
inpatient care	149
lab tests	2454
minimally invasive procedures	66
nuclear scan	103
stress testing	149
ultrasound (sonogram)	400
vascular procedures	68

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Akron, OH were lab tests, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and inpatient care.

angioplasty	24
cardiac procedures	381
catheterization	63
diagnostic procedures	45
doctor visit	108
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
lab tests	2264
minimally invasive procedures	63
nuclear scan	65
stent placement (stenting)	12
stress testing	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	269
vascular procedures	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	76
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	30
85 and over	21
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	36

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana, MD From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	2
Dementia	12

Education & Training

He completed residency at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Pennsylvania. He is certified by the Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease and has a state license in New York.

Residency: St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Pennsylvania (2011)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Akron General

Cleveland Clinic

PARTNERS PHYSICIAN GROUP

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Akron, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$3,837 Omnilink Elite vascular stent system $1,698	SUPERA $1,417	Xience V coronary stent system $270	Vascular $112	CRT-Ds $104	Other $235
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$3,035 Admiral Xtreme $1,451	CoreValve Evolut $1,082	Resolute $213	IN.PACT Admiral $174	VenaSeal $81	Other $33
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$1,777 Electrophysiology $1,282	Unify Assura $164	Vascular $155	CRM $84	Structural Heart $78	Other $15
Boston Scientific Corporation	$957 Vascular Intervention $150	CROSSBOSS $138	SQ-RX PULSE GENERATOR $136	GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS $133	AVVIGO Guidance System $100	Other $301
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$840 BRILINTA $522	FARXIGA $137	$182
Other	$5,070 Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System $378	LifeVest $352	Vascular Lithotripsy $270	ELIQUIS $221	Indigo System $212	Other $3,636

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,754
Travel and Lodging	$3,565
Grant	$1,451
Education	$740
Gift	$6

Biography

Dr. Deepakraj Gajanana is a specialist in interventional cardiology. His areas of clinical interest consist of heart problems and cardiac catheterization. Dr. Gajanana is professionally affiliated with Akron General. His residency was performed at St. Luke's Hospital & Health Network, Pennsylvania. Patient reviews placed Dr. Gajanana at an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5).