Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD is a pediatrician in Appleton, WI specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from New York Medical College in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Hospital, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee, Children’s Wisconsin, Ascension Calumet Hospital, Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus, Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus, Ascension All Saints Hospital, Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus, Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus, CHILDRENS SPECIALTY GROUP INC and Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee.
2575 E EVERGREEN DRIVE
Appleton, WI 54913
8915 W CONNELL COURT
Milwaukee, WI 53226
9000 West Wisconsin Avenue
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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. Joseph R. Block, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD treated as a pediatrician in Appleton, WI were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD treated were depression.
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Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 2006. He completed residency at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: New York Medical College (2006)
Residency: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Joseph R. Block, 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. Joseph R. Block, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Appleton, WI.
Dr. Joseph Block's areas of specialization are pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise consist of hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and congenital heart disease. Dr. Block is affiliated with Ascension Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Hospital, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee, and Children’s Wisconsin. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Milwaukee, WI. He attended New York Medical College for medical school and subsequently trained at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for residency. Dr. Block has received professional recognition including the following: Milwaukee Magazine Top Doctors.
