Dr. Kelsey Dilipkumar Patel, DO is a cardiologist in Baytown, TX specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology and adult cardiology. She graduated from Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Kelsey Dilipkumar Patel, DO is affiliated with Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.
4301 Garth Road Suite 100
Baytown, TX 77521
Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.
Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.
In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
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. Kelsey Dilipkumar Patel, DO graduated from Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. She completed residency at Internship: Medicine | MSU Ascension Genesys Hospital |. She has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (2016)
Residency: Internship: Medicine | MSU Ascension Genesys Hospital | (2019)
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Kelsey Dilipkumar Patel, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kelsey Dilipkumar Patel, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Abbott Laboratories |
$3,901
CardioMEMS $2,673 |
THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $508 |
PressureWire $263 |
EnSite Precision Cardiac Mapping System $208 |
XIENCE V $152 |
Other $97 |
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Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. |
$845
OPSUMIT $767 |
UPTRAVI $77 |
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Amgen Inc. |
$637
Repatha $637 |
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IMPULSE DYNAMICS (USA) INC. |
$607
OPTIMIZER $607 |
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ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) |
$563
LifeVest $563 |
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Other |
$1,772
Impella $534 |
FARXIGA $263 |
BRILINTA $163 |
JARDIANCE $120 |
Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System $99 |
Other $593 |
Food and Beverage | $6,333 |
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Travel and Lodging | $1,315 |
Education | $675 |
Dr. Kelsey Patel specializes in cardiology (heart disease). Dr. Patel (or staff) is conversant in Gujarati and Hindi. Her areas of expertise include the following: advanced heart failure, cardiac catheterization, and cardiogenic shock. She is affiliated with Houston Methodist. She has an open panel in Baytown, TX according to Doctor.com.