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Dr. Franklin Handel, MD

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(16 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1976)

Professional interests include: pain, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and more.

3533 Southern Boulevard Suite 3450
Kettering, OH 45429

(937) 866-0637

Dr. Franklin Handel, MD is a cardiologist in Kettering, OH specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1976 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. Franklin Handel, MD is affiliated with Kettering Health and KETTERING INDEPENDENT MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

3533 Southern Boulevard Suite 3450
Kettering, OH 45429

Address:

4000 MIAMISBURG - CENTERVILLE ROAD SUITE 100
Miamisburg, OH 45342

Some issues Dr. Franklin Handel, 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 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	335
doctor visit	2791
hospital care	482
inpatient care	483
lab tests	972
stress testing	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	245

**Gender**
Male	779
Female	906

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1599
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	548
From 75 to 84	579
85 and over	362
Less than 65	196

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	353
doctor visit	2280
hospital care	309
inpatient care	310
lab tests	664
stress testing	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	281

**Gender**
Male	815
Female	918

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1621
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	553
From 75 to 84	604
85 and over	386
Less than 65	190

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	252
doctor visit	1863
hospital care	341
inpatient care	321
lab tests	596
outpatient care	20
stress testing	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	219

**Gender**
Male	1338
Female	1416

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2600
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	936
From 75 to 84	930
85 and over	622
Less than 65	266

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	410
doctor visit	2161
hospital care	340
inpatient care	323
lab tests	531
outpatient care	17
stress testing	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	338

**Gender**
Male	967
Female	1094

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1880
Black	108
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	692
From 75 to 84	727
85 and over	424
Less than 65	218

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	484
doctor visit	2016
hospital care	324
inpatient care	325
lab tests	464
stress testing	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	432

**Gender**
Male	1007
Female	1137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1968
Black	92
Hispanic	26
Asian	18
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	763
From 75 to 84	721
85 and over	437
Less than 65	223

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	448
doctor visit	2029
hospital care	204
inpatient care	205
lab tests	402
stress testing	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	357

**Gender**
Male	669
Female	709

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1286
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	510
From 75 to 84	486
85 and over	262
Less than 65	120

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	402
doctor visit	1930
hospital care	220
inpatient care	221
lab tests	365
stress testing	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	351

**Gender**
Male	622
Female	689

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1221
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	516
From 75 to 84	462
85 and over	262
Less than 65	71

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	418
doctor visit	1721
hospital care	233
inpatient care	234
lab tests	295
stress testing	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	372

**Gender**
Male	679
Female	727

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1289
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	576
From 75 to 84	488
85 and over	274
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	881
doctor visit	3228
hospital care	384
inpatient care	385
lab tests	373
stress testing	95
ultrasound (sonogram)	786

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Franklin Handel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Franklin Handel, MD treated as a cardiologist in Kettering, OH were lab tests, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and hospital care.

cardiac procedures	444
doctor visit	2226
hospital care	316
inpatient care	311
lab tests	518
outpatient care	18
stress testing	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	376

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin Handel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	687
Female	759

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	51
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	1346
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	28

**Age**
75 to 84	499
85 and over	302
Less than 65	135
65 to 74	509

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Franklin Handel, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Cancer	10
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Franklin Handel, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1976. He has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1976)

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Franklin Handel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Kettering Health

KETTERING INDEPENDENT MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Franklin Handel, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.88 out of 5 stars based on 16 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Franklin Handel, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Kettering, OH.

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Overall Rating: 4.0 2023-02-13