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Dr. Ellina Cheskis Feiner, MD

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(Ellina C. Feiner, MD)

(666 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (2005)

Professional interests include: Holter monitoring, intensive care, coronary artery disease, and more.

1250 S CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD SUITE 300
Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 402-3110

Dr. Ellina Cheskis Feiner, MD is a cardiologist in Allentown, PA specializing in cardiology (heart disease). She graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Ellina Cheskis Feiner, MD is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVH Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest.

Office Locations

Address:

1250 S CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD SUITE 300
Allentown, PA 18103

Address:

14351 Kutztown Road
Fleetwood, PA 19522

Some issues Dr. Ellina Cheskis Feiner, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

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.

cardiac procedures	377
doctor visit	434
hospital care	683
inpatient care	683
lab tests	613
minimally invasive procedures	22
nuclear scan	78
stress testing	100
ultrasound (sonogram)	311
vascular procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	736
Female	722

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1343
Black	21
Hispanic	67
Asian	11
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	464
From 75 to 84	514
85 and over	300
Less than 65	180

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	480
doctor visit	479
hospital care	495
inpatient care	495
lab tests	518
minimally invasive procedures	35
nuclear scan	114
stress testing	141
ultrasound (sonogram)	388
vascular procedures	21

**Gender**
Male	692
Female	653

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1223
Black	29
Hispanic	67
Asian	13
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	451
From 75 to 84	477
85 and over	236
Less than 65	181

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	239
doctor visit	351
hospital care	342
inpatient care	342
lab tests	130
minimally invasive procedures	18
nuclear scan	40
stress testing	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	218
vascular procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	826
Female	730

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1434
Black	0
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	574
From 75 to 84	534
85 and over	278
Less than 65	170

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	357
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	327
hospital care	560
inpatient care	560
minimally invasive procedures	46
nuclear scan	90
stress testing	128
ultrasound (sonogram)	267

**Gender**
Male	746
Female	727

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1362
Black	27
Hispanic	47
Asian	11
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	531
From 75 to 84	486
85 and over	271
Less than 65	185

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	231
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	365
hospital care	550
inpatient care	550
minimally invasive procedures	29
nuclear scan	73
stress testing	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	158

**Gender**
Male	595
Female	531

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1024
Black	28
Hispanic	43
Asian	11
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	407
From 75 to 84	362
85 and over	222
Less than 65	135

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

cardiac procedures	189
doctor visit	438
hospital care	389
inpatient care	389
minimally invasive procedures	24
nuclear scan	69
stress testing	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	132
vascular procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	1191
Female	1189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2149
Black	50
Hispanic	107
Asian	0
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	855
From 75 to 84	743
85 and over	454
Less than 65	328

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	43
Dementia	20
Cancer	17

cardiac procedures	145
doctor visit	435
hospital care	432
inpatient care	432
minimally invasive procedures	16
nuclear scan	31
stress testing	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	132
vascular procedures	17

**Gender**
Male	609
Female	563

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1059
Black	25
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	370
85 and over	242
Less than 65	122

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	41
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

cardiac procedures	188
doctor visit	408
hospital care	296
inpatient care	296
minimally invasive procedures	18
nuclear scan	37
stress testing	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	163
vascular procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	357
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	645
Black	11
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	116
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	467
doctor visit	772
hospital care	754
inpatient care	754
minimally invasive procedures	27
nuclear scan	84
stress testing	139
ultrasound (sonogram)	357
vascular procedures	30

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellina Cheskis Feiner, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ellina Cheskis Feiner, MD treated as a cardiologist in Allentown, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures	298
cardioversion	12
doctor visit	447
hospital care	500
inpatient care	500
lab tests	420
minimally invasive procedures	26
nuclear scan	68
stress testing	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	236
vascular procedures	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellina Cheskis Feiner, MD.

**Gender**
Male	575
Female	545

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	4
Non-Hispanic White	1023
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	46
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	371
85 and over	211
Less than 65	136
65 to 74	400

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellina Cheskis Feiner, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	29
Cancer	12
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Ellina Cheskis Feiner, MD graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 2005. She completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (2005)

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals (2007)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Publications & Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ellina Cheskis Feiner, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVH Cardiology-1250 Cedar Crest

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ellina Cheskis Feiner, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 666 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ellina Cheskis Feiner, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$146 THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $146
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$88 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $88
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$50 CareLink $50
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$27 ENTRESTO $27
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$13 ELIQUIS $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$325

Biography

Dr. Ellina Feiner practices cardiology (heart disease). She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. She is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). Dr. Feiner welcomes new patients at her office inAllentown, PA as reported by Yext.