Dr. Joanne Chiu, MD is a pediatrician in Danvers, MA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. Dr. Joanne Chiu, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
102-104 Endicott Street
Danvers, MA 01923
55 Fruit Street Suite 6c
Boston, MA 02114
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. Joanne Chiu, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joanne Chiu, MD treated as a pediatrician in Danvers, MA were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
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Dr. Joanne Chiu, MD graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School. She is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Maryland
Dr. Joanne Chiu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Joanne Chiu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth, WellSense NH and Blue Cross Blue Shield NH.
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Dr. Joanne Chiu, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.76 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joanne Chiu, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Danvers, MA.
Dr. Joanne Chiu is a physician who specializes in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Chiu include congenital heart disease and echocardiogram (echo). She is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Chiu seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and Viant, as well as other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at Brown University, Alpert Medical School, Dr. Chiu performed her residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College.
