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Dr. Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of Madras (1983)

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

3510 Old Washington Road
Waldorf, MD 20602

(301) 932-5890

Dr. Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan, MD is a cardiologist in Waldorf, MD specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Madras in 1983 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan, MD is affiliated with University of Maryland Medical System, MedStar Health, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, HEART CENTER OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND, L.L.P. and CIVISTA MEDICAL CENTER INC.

Office Locations

Address:

3510 Old Washington Road
Waldorf, MD 20602

Address:

7503 Surratts Road
Clinton, MD 20735

Some issues Dr. Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan, 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.

ambulatory monitoring	80
cardiac procedures	1206
doctor visit	1709
hospital care	1853
inpatient care	1811
nuclear scan	241
stress testing	505
ultrasound (sonogram)	618

**Gender**
Male	1014
Female	1237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1463
Black	716
Hispanic	0
Asian	26
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	800
From 75 to 84	776
85 and over	393
Less than 65	282

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	50
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	17
ambulatory monitoring	80
cardiac procedures	1050
doctor visit	1662
hospital care	1653
inpatient care	1558
nuclear scan	199
pelvic imaging	17
stress testing	415
ultrasound (sonogram)	676
vascular procedures	146

**Gender**
Male	1071
Female	1221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1432
Black	767
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	836
From 75 to 84	788
85 and over	363
Less than 65	305

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	49
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	2152
Female	2400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2882
Black	1492
Hispanic	60
Asian	62
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1710
From 75 to 84	1486
85 and over	770
Less than 65	586

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	50
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	1231
Female	1374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1657
Black	849
Hispanic	38
Asian	34
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	996
From 75 to 84	887
85 and over	420
Less than 65	302

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	51
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

abdominal imaging	15
ambulatory monitoring	138
cardiac procedures	1861
doctor visit	2958
hospital care	1568
inpatient care	1569
nuclear scan	112
pelvic imaging	15
stress testing	499
ultrasound (sonogram)	1367
vascular procedures	152

**Gender**
Male	1410
Female	1633

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1884
Black	1044
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1125
From 75 to 84	1068
85 and over	503
Less than 65	347

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	49
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

ambulatory monitoring	193
cardiac procedures	2205
doctor visit	3883
hospital care	2406
inpatient care	2407
nuclear scan	144
stress testing	652
ultrasound (sonogram)	1479
vascular procedures	117

**Gender**
Male	1765
Female	1983

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2231
Black	1371
Hispanic	0
Asian	55
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1405
From 75 to 84	1322
85 and over	583
Less than 65	438

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

abdominal imaging	10
ambulatory monitoring	240
cardiac procedures	2687
doctor visit	4034
hospital care	2517
inpatient care	2518
nuclear scan	230
pelvic imaging	10
stress testing	918
ultrasound (sonogram)	1624
vascular procedures	93

**Gender**
Male	1726
Female	2089

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2222
Black	1408
Hispanic	65
Asian	58
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1365
From 75 to 84	1392
85 and over	625
Less than 65	433

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

ambulatory monitoring	199
cardiac procedures	1633
doctor visit	3786
hospital care	891
inpatient care	892
nuclear scan	90
stress testing	580
ultrasound (sonogram)	851

**Gender**
Male	1305
Female	1421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1552
Black	1037
Hispanic	53
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1006
From 75 to 84	1017
85 and over	398
Less than 65	305

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	50
Dementia	17
Cancer	15

ambulatory monitoring	377
cardiac procedures	3428
doctor visit	6923
hospital care	1213
inpatient care	1214
nuclear scan	301
stress testing	1564
ultrasound (sonogram)	1484

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan, MD treated as a cardiologist in Waldorf, MD were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	13
ambulatory monitoring	170
cardiac procedures	1932
doctor visit	3249
hospital care	1625
inpatient care	1610
nuclear scan	197
pelvic imaging	13
stress testing	700
ultrasound (sonogram)	1135
vascular procedures	120

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan, MD.

**Gender**
Female	1335
Male	1167

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	868
Asian / Pacific Islander	23
Non-Hispanic White	1532
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	28
Other	21

**Age**
85 and over	405
75 to 84	873
Less than 65	299
65 to 74	924

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	12
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan, MD graduated from University of Madras in 1983. He completed residency at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER). He is certified by the UM Charles Regional Medical Center and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: University of Madras (1983)

Residency: Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER)

Board Certification: UM Charles Regional Medical Center

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Maryland Medical System

MedStar Health

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

HEART CENTER OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND, L.L.P.

CIVISTA MEDICAL CENTER INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$265 Pacemakers $143	Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) $122
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$158 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $158
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$144 $144
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$111 ENTRESTO $111
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$101 XARELTO $99	Xarelto AF $2
Other	$229 BRILINTA $89	ZETIA $80	Saxenda $23	HeartMate II $21	EMBLEM $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$683
Education	$325

Biography

Dr. Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan is a specialist in adult cardiology. These areas are among Dr. Srinivasan's clinical interests: double aortic arch, eisenmenger syndrome, and atrial fibrillation. He is affiliated with the University of Maryland Medical System and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. Before performing his residency at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) and Erie County Medical Center, Dr. Srinivasan attended the University of Madras and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) for medical school.