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Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and UC REGENTS.
10833 Le Conte Avenue 12-441 Mdcc
Los Angeles, CA 90095
200 Medical Plaza Suite 330
Los Angeles, CA 90095
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. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1987. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1987)
Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (1990)
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics (1998)
Licensed In: California
Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.
According to our sources, Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. |
$148,504
OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $63,932 |
UPTRAVI $30,048 |
OPSUMIT $6,056 |
VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $260 |
VENTAVIS ILOPROST $208 |
Other $48,000 |
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Abbott Laboratories |
$1,172
CentriMag $1,172 |
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Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
$1,122
Adempas $1,122 |
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HeartWare, Inc. |
$199
HeartWare HVAD $182 |
HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $17 |
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Medtronic Vascular, Inc. |
$126
HeartWare HVAD $126 |
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Other |
$197
Ultrasound Equipment $52 |
Impella $47 |
SYNAGIS $36 |
Qbrelis $13 |
$47 |
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program | $116,497 |
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Travel and Lodging | $19,141 |
Consulting Fee | $9,372 |
Food and Beverage | $6,310 |
Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD has received 38 research payments totaling $130,323.
Dr. Juan Alejos' specialty is pediatric cardiology. His areas of expertise include the following: heart problems and heart transplant. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Alejos accepts. Dr. Alejos is a graduate of the University of Michigan Medical School. For his professional training, Dr. Alejos completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Distinctions awarded to Dr. Alejos include: Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine and Top doctors, Los Angeles Magazine's Top Doctors. In addition to English, Dr. Alejos speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. UCLA Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Los Angeles, CA.