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Dr. George Jabbour, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Adult Cardiology
Professional interests include: anxiety, pain, angina, and more.
1414 9th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

Dr. George Jabbour, MD is a cardiologist in Altoona, PA specializing in adult cardiology. Dr. George Jabbour, MD is affiliated with UPMC Bedford Memorial and UPMC ALTOONA REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

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Office Locations

Address:

1414 9th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

Address:

9492 William Penn Highway
Huntingdon, PA 16652

Some issues Dr. George Jabbour, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Jabbour, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Jabbour, MD treated as a cardiologist in Altoona, PA were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging 23
ambulatory monitoring 106
angioplasty 209
blood draw 358
cardiac procedures 3193
cardioversion 33
catheterization 607
diagnostic procedures 274
doctor visit 2551
emergency care 23
hospital care 2680
inpatient care 2580
lab tests 320
minimally invasive procedures 672
nuclear scan 406
outpatient care 73
pelvic imaging 18
preventive care 105
stent placement (stenting) 207
stress testing 827
thyroid function tests 37
ultrasound (sonogram) 1988
vascular procedures 580

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Jabbour, MD.

Gender
Female 1411
Male 1289
Ethnicity
Black / African American 26
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 2625
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 4
Other 27
Age
85 and over 469
75 to 84 740
Less than 65 458
65 to 74 1032

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Jabbour, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 58
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 57
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 33
Atrial Fibrillation 21
Cancer 9
Dementia 12

Education & Training

He completed residency at Staten Island University Hospital. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Staten Island University Hospital

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Jabbour, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UPMC Bedford Memorial
UPMC ALTOONA REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. George Jabbour, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. George Jabbour, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Altoona, PA. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2013-12-12 
I was admitted to UPMC Altoona in august while having a heart attack, Dr George Jabbour was on call that morning and he made sure that I was taken care of. He performed a heart catherization and determined that my blockage was minimal , so they did not insert any stents. They performed a cardioversion to get my heart into a steady beat and monitored me. The following day I went into a full cardiac arrest ! Dr. Jabbour and the hospital staff performed chest compressions and used the paddles on me for over 47 minutes. I was shocked 9 times and they did not give up on me !  I owe my new life to Dr. Jabbour, the hospital staff and prayer from family and friends. I have heard that some doctors only try to get a heart beat back for 10 to 20 minutes, but he said that "something told him to continue with the chest compressions and the defib paddles.

   Doctor Jabbour has been excellent and very professional every time I have seen him. He genuinely cares about his patients and their treatment.
If I could leave more than 5 stars I would !   He is terrific !

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Boston Scientific Corporation $56,398 WATCHMAN Access System
$39,350 		WATCHMAN
$15,849 		GENERAL - STENTS
$306 		WATCHMAN FLX
$297 		GENERAL STENTS
$204 		Other
$391
ABIOMED $4,176 Impella
$4,176
Medtronic Vascular, Inc. $1,375 CoreValve Evolut
$1,375
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) $1,161 LifeVest
$1,161
Abbott Laboratories $748 AMPLATZER Occluders
$401 		Occluders
$217 		Vascular
$66 		AMPLATZER AMULET
$63
Other $2,339 COREVALVE EVOLUT R
$607 		XARELTO
$293 		TigerWire
$163 		CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT
$141 		Vascular Lithotripsy
$117 		Other
$1,018
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $42,750
Food and Beverage $10,218
Consulting Fee $5,625
Travel and Lodging $4,551
Honoraria $3,000
Other $54

Research Payments

Dr. George Jabbour, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $450.

Biography

Dr. George Jabbour practices adult cardiology. Dr. Jabbour is especially interested in angina, anxiety, and coronary artery disease. He is professionally affiliated with UPMC Bedford Memorial. He welcomes new patients at his office inAltoona, PA as reported by Doctor.com.

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