Dr. Jodi R. Ready, MD is an internist in Hood River, OR specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1998 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Jodi R. Ready, MD is affiliated with Providence Internal Medicine - Hood River and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON.
1108 June Street
Hood River, OR 97031
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.
Dr. Jodi R. Ready, MD graduated from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1998. She completed residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle, WA. She has a state license in Oregon.
Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine (1998)
Residency: Virginia Mason Medical Center - Seattle, WA (2001)
Licensed In: Oregon
Dr. Jodi R. Ready, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Jodi R. Ready, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Providence MCO, Cigna PPO, HealthScape, Medicaid, Molina Healthcare (WA Apple Health/Healthy Options), Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, First Choice PPO, Providence Health Plan - Connect, First Health Network, Medicare, Providence Preferred, PacificSource Health Plans, Pacific Source MedAdvantage, Majoris Health Systems, Coventry/First Health PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Caremark MHN PPO, Kaiser Health Plan of the Northwest Med Advantage - Hood River, AgeRight Advantage, Moda Health Med Advantage, Group Health Cooperative, Care Oregon, Managed Healthcare Northwest, Health Net - TriCare, Private HealthCare Systems (PHCS), Choice /Humana PPO, Washington Apple Health, Moda - Connexus, Kaiser (Contract Limitations), Oregon Health Plan, Providence Health Plan - Medicare Advantage, Kaiser Health Medicaid, Community Health Plan of Washington (WA Apple Health), Providence Health Plan - Medicaid, BridgeSpan Health - RealValue Network, Multiplan PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO, United HealthCare PPO and Providence Health Plan.
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Dr. Jodi R. Ready, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 234 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jodi R. Ready, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hood River, OR.
I established with Dr. Ready after an inpatient stay that left me with unanswered questions. On my establish visit, which is extended to begin with, took longer because she was determined to figure out what landed me in the hospital. She ended up with an accurate diagnosis and my extensive health history. She is thorough and attentive. She listens to my questions and her answers are always well thought out and make sense. Unless she moves or retires, I'm not going anywhere else.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jodi R. Ready, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Dexcom, Inc. |
$138
DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER $138 |
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Gilead Sciences Inc |
$79
$79 |
Novo Nordisk Inc |
$50
Levemir $50 |
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$22
Kerendia $22 |
Food and Beverage | $288 |
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Dr. Jodi Ready attended medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. These areas are among Dr. Ready's clinical interests: heart problems, pain, and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). Her average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). She has an open panel in Hood River, OR according to Yext.