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Dr. Etonde M. Musonge-Tarkang, MD

(Dr. Etonde M. Musonge Tarkang, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), bicuspid aortic valve disease, chest pain, and more.

110 Irving Street Northwest Room 4b-1
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-5975

Dr. Etonde M. Musonge-Tarkang, MD is a cardiologist in Washington, DC specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 2002 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Etonde M. Musonge-Tarkang, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR HEART INSTITUTE LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

110 Irving Street Northwest Room 4b-1
Washington, DC 20010

Some issues Dr. Etonde M. Musonge-Tarkang, MD can help you with:

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.

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

hospital care	682
inpatient care	633
outpatient care	49

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	87
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	58
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

hospital care	959
inpatient care	809
outpatient care	150

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	121
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	92
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	57
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

hospital care	924
inpatient care	770
outpatient care	154

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	412

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	358
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	192
Less than 65	86

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	65
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

hospital care	699
inpatient care	640
outpatient care	59

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	154
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	57
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	60
Dementia	27
Cancer	18

hospital care	979
inpatient care	947
outpatient care	32

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	195
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	58
Less than 65	45

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	61
Dementia	25
Cancer	17

hospital care	980
inpatient care	911
outpatient care	69

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	166
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	63
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	40
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	58
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

hospital care	972
inpatient care	931
outpatient care	41

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	158
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	60
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	62
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

hospital care	877
inpatient care	833
outpatient care	44

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	158
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	64
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	63
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

hospital care	1930
inpatient care	1898
outpatient care	32

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Etonde M. Musonge-Tarkang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Etonde M. Musonge-Tarkang, MD treated as a cardiologist in Washington, DC were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

hospital care	1000
inpatient care	930
outpatient care	70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Etonde M. Musonge-Tarkang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	141
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	164
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	114
85 and over	67
Less than 65	38
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Etonde M. Musonge-Tarkang, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Etonde M. Musonge-Tarkang, MD treated were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	48
Atrial Fibrillation	28
Cancer	13
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Etonde M. Musonge-Tarkang, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in 2002. She completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. She has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Washington Hospital Center (2005)

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Etonde M. Musonge-Tarkang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR HEART INSTITUTE LLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Etonde M. Musonge-Tarkang, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$1,223 ELIQUIS $1,059	VYNDAQEL $144	NURTEC ODT $20
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,023 BRILINTA $1,005	$18
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$673 LifeVest $673
Amgen Inc.	$670 Repatha $670
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$358 ELIQUIS $358
Other	$1,219 XARELTO $322	ENTRESTO $191	WATCHMAN $166	Ozempic $109	SAMSCA $101	Other $331

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,283
Consulting Fee	$800
Education	$83

Biography

Dr. Etonde Musonge-Tarkang is a specialist in cardiology (heart disease) in Washington, DC. Clinical interests for Dr. Musonge-Tarkang include double aortic arch, eisenmenger syndrome, and atrial fibrillation. She is professionally affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Musonge-Tarkang studied medicine at MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Her residency was performed at Washington Hospital Center.