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Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD

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(Isaac Russell Whitman, MD)

(7 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm)

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: cardioversion, pacemaker, patient education, and more.

3509 N. Broad Street Boyer Pavilion, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140

1-800-836-7536

Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD is a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD is affiliated with Temple Health and TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC.

Office Locations

Address:

3509 N. Broad Street Boyer Pavilion, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Some issues Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

A cardiac resynchronization therapy device, also known as a CRT or biventricular pacemaker, is a kind of pacemaker that can help the heart work more effectively. In certain kinds of heart failure, the ventricles, or larger chambers in the heart, stop working together. When they are no longer in synch, the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. CRT can help keep the heartbeat regular and the ventricles contracting at the same time.

Just as with a standard pacemaker, a biventricular pacemaker consists of a small battery pack and electrical leads, or small wires that conduct electricity to the heart. CRT pacemakers have two or three leads, placed in the upper and lower chambers of the heart. The device measures the contractions of the heart, and if the heart begins to beat out of time it will send small, rhythmic pulses of electricity to resynchronize (hence the name 'cardiac resynchronization therapy) the contractions. This allows the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body more efficiently. Sometimes a CRT is combined with a different kind of device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or ICD, which uses a higher burst of energy to restart the heart if it stops suddenly.

When a biventricular pacemaker is inserted, the wire leads are usually placed via a small incision near the shoulder, then threaded through a vein to the heart. The battery pack is placed under the skin of the chest near the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the leads are connected to the battery, and the CRT can begin helping the heart beat correctly.

It is normal to experience swelling and discomfort as the incisions from surgery heal. It takes time for the heart to adjust to the pacemaker, so vigorous activity should be kept to a minimum for the first few weeks. Strong magnetic fields may affect how the CRT functions, so patients may be advised to avoid them. As patients heart begins to pump blood more effectively, they should soon begin to feel stronger and less fatigued.

Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Insertion

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a cardiac device that can not only treat irregular heartbeats but also restart the heart if needed. A standard pacemaker monitors the beating of the heart, and can treat an irregular rhythm with regular, low-energy electrical impulses that cause the heart to contract on time. An ICD performs this function, but also monitors for cardiac arrest, when the heart suddenly stops beating. If this happens, the ICD can deliver a single, high-energy dose of electricity to shock the heart and get it beating again. After delivering a defibrillating shock, the ICD makes sure the heart continues to work correctly.

Placement of an ICD is similar to the placement of a standard pacemaker. An incision is made near the shoulder, and two insulated wires or leads are threaded through a vein and placed in the heart. The battery pack, a small metal device, is inserted beneath the skin of the chest just under the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the wires are connected to the battery, and the ICD is functional.

Patients may have swelling and discomfort after surgery as their incisions heal.The heart needs several weeks to adjust to the ICD, so it is best for them to avoid strenuous activity at first. Strong magnetic fields may affect the function of the ICD, so doctors tell patients to avoid certain activities, such as having an MRI or even keeping their cell phones too close to their ICD. Within a few weeks patients' hearts should be beating more safely and effectively.

doctor visit	18

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	27

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	52
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	56
Dementia	15
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	33
cardioversion	16
doctor visit	144
hospital care	116
implant surgery	23
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	11
inpatient care	116
minimally invasive procedures	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	118
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	23
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	52
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	50
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	10
cardioversion	13
doctor visit	247
hospital care	127
implant surgery	12
inpatient care	127
minimally invasive procedures	9

**Gender**
Male	232
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	189
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	35
Less than 65	107

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	47
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

doctor visit	123
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	25
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	51
Dementia	22
Cancer	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated as a cardiologist in Philadelphia, PA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

ablation	10
cardiac procedures	23
cardioversion	15
catheterization	10
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	168
hospital care	94
implant surgery	19
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	11
inpatient care	94
minimally invasive procedures	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	46
Male	61

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	46
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	42
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	8
75 to 84	22
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Temple Health

TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Philadelphia, PA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
IMPULSE DYNAMICS (USA) INC.	$34,292 OPTIMIZER $30,198	OPTIMIZER SMART SYSTEM $4,094
Biosense Webster, Inc.	$10,131 CartoSound $9,625	Carto 3 $323	Confidense $109	Pentaray $40	NA $28	Other $6
Abbott Laboratories	$9,323 Connectivity and Remote care $4,388	Quadra Allure MP RF CRT Pacemkr $3,686	Cardiac Mapping System $257	Assurity Pacemaker $225	Confirm Rx $178	Other $590
Boston Scientific Corporation	$8,882 GENERAL - THERAPIES $2,522	GENERAL THERAPIES $229	ENDOTAK RELIANCE G DEFIBRILLATION LEAD $150	VersaCross Access Solution $141	RESONATE EL ICD VR $80	Other $5,760
AtriCure, Inc.	$1,810 Cardiovascular $1,780	EPI-SENSE GUIDED COAGULATION SYSTEM WITH VISITRAX $30
Other	$4,859 Carto 3 System $1,075	Electrophysiology $928	Cook Medical Lead Management $880	Micra $323	Advisa $167	Other $1,487

**Types of Payments**
Honoraria	$21,450
Travel and Lodging	$17,213
Consulting Fee	$15,630
Food and Beverage	$5,941
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,250
Other	$4,813

Research Payments

Dr. Isaac Russell Whitman, MD has received 15 research payments totaling $29,692.

Biography

Dr. Isaac Whitman's specialty is cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). He has indicated that his clinical interests include implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) insertion, cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), and patient education. Dr. Whitman is professionally affiliated with Temple Health. He is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College and a graduate of Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania's residency program. Patient ratings for Dr. Whitman average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Top Doctors, Cardiac Electrophysiology; Philadelphia magazine; and Andrew I. Shafer Leadership in Medicine Award, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. According to Yext, Dr. Whitman is currently accepting new patients at his office in Philadelphia, PA.