Dr. Evgeny Shkolnik, MD is a hospitalist in Bridgeport, CT specializing in hospital medicine (hospitalist), nuclear cardiology and adult cardiology. Dr. Evgeny Shkolnik, MD is affiliated with Yale Medicine, Yale University, Yale New Haven Health and Bridgeport Hospital.
267 Grant Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610
789 Howard Avenue Dana Building
New Haven, CT 06519
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Evgeny Shkolnik, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Evgeny Shkolnik, MD treated as a hospitalist in Bridgeport, CT were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Evgeny Shkolnik, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Evgeny Shkolnik, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.
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He completed residency at Bridgeport Hospital. He has a state license in Connecticut.
Residency: Bridgeport Hospital
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Evgeny Shkolnik, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Evgeny Shkolnik, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, First Health, Prime Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), COMPWORKS, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, MANAGED COMP, HUSKY and PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS.
According to our sources, Dr. Evgeny Shkolnik, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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Dr. Evgeny Shkolnik is an adult cardiology, hospital medicine (hospitalist), and nuclear cardiology specialist. He is especially interested in heart problems and nuclear cardiology. Dr. Shkolnik's hospital/clinic affiliations include Yale Medicine and Bridgeport Hospital. He appears to be in-network for Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Shkolnik has an open panel in New Haven, CT according to Yale New Haven Health. His medical residency was performed at Bridgeport Hospital. He speaks Russian.
