Dr. Ling Mei, MD is a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Shanghai Medical University in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Ling Mei, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Regional Health Network and THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC.
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8850 William Coffey Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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500 East Veterans Street Tomah Vamc (676)
Tomah, WI 54660
Anemia
Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.
An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.
Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ling Mei, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ling Mei, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ling Mei, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ling Mei, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Ling Mei, MD graduated from Shanghai Medical University in 1998. She completed residency at New York Downtown Hospital. She is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Shanghai Medical University (1998)
Residency: New York Downtown Hospital (2012)
Board Certification: Internal Medicine
Licensed In: Wisconsin
Dr. Ling Mei, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Ling Mei, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.24 out of 5 stars based on 67 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ling Mei, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Milwaukee, WI.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ling Mei, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$130
IBSRELA $130 |
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$125
DUPIXENT $125 |
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$64
Humira $64 |
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$42
ELEVIEW $42 |
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Dr. Ling Mei, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $19,077.
Dr. Ling Mei works as an adult gastroenterology. Dr. Mei attended Shanghai Medical University and then went on to complete her residency at New York Downtown Hospital. Her areas of expertise include the following: esophageal manometry, pain, and achalasia. Her patients gave her an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). She is conversant in Chinese. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Froedtert Hospital and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Mei is accepting new patients at her office in Milwaukee, WI.
