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Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD

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Specializes in: Thoracic Surgery and Adult Cardiology

New York Medical College (1984)

Professional interests include: coronary artery disease, heart problems

201 Lyons Avenue C-1
Newark, NJ 07112

(973) 926-7331

Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Newark, NJ specializing in thoracic surgery and adult cardiology. This provider graduated from New York Medical College in 1984 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD is affiliated with NBIMC DEPARTMENT OF CARDIO-THORACIC and BARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP PC.

Office Locations

Address:

201 Lyons Avenue C-1
Newark, NJ 07112

Some issues Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

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.

In The News

“In a July 29 letter to New Jersey cardiologists, Zucker and Dr. Margarita Camacho, a heart surgeon, wrote, "Outcomes remain excellent at 98% survival rate for the past 48 transplants."”—"FBI investigating N.J. hospital facing transplant scandal for alleged Medicare fraud", NJ.com, October 2024

“"We look at them from head to toe - every organ," said Dr. Margarita Camacho, surgical director of cardiac transplantation at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.”—"A N.J. man needed a new heart. Could they save him in time?", NJ.com, July 2023

“"The generosity of one donor can save so many lives," said Margarita Camacho, M.D., Surgical Director of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center's Heart Transplant Program.”—"RWJBarnabas Health Raising Awareness for National Donate Life Month", The Trentonian, April 2021

cardiac procedures	18
hospital care	27
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) lead extraction	17
inpatient care	27
open surgery	35
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	35
transplant procedures	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	42
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	17
hospital care	24
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) lead extraction	14
inpatient care	24
open surgery	31
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	31
transplant procedures	17

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	73
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	17
open surgery	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	16
transplant procedures	17

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	17
doctor visit	20
open surgery	16
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	16
transplant procedures	17

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	43
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	51
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	75
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	64
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	14
doctor visit	9
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) lead extraction	11
open surgery	25
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	25
transplant procedures	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	54
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	64
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	72
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD treated as a thoracic surgeon in Newark, NJ were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, hospital care and inpatient care.

cardiac procedures	16
doctor visit	14
hospital care	25
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) lead extraction	14
inpatient care	25
open surgery	25
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	25
transplant procedures	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	7

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	22
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD From 2013 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	32
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 1984. This provider has a state license in New Jersey.

Medical School: New York Medical College (1984)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NBIMC DEPARTMENT OF CARDIO-THORACIC

BARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Sunshine Heart Inc	$75,012 C-Pulse $69,012	$6,000
CHF Solutions, Inc	$21,020 Aquadex $21,020
HeartWare, Inc.	$8,101 HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $8,101
Thoratec Corporation	$6,560 HeartMate III R and D $2,665	HeartMate II $2,157	CentriMag $1,570	MCS-Multiple Products-General $98	MCS Multiple Products General $70
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$3,196 HeartMate PHP $2,929	Regent Mechanical Heart Valve $146	Unify Assura $120
Other	$8,215 Cardiac Assist $2,306	Circulatory Support $1,415	Impella $973	EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $539	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve $343	Other $2,639

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$92,575
Travel and Lodging	$17,229
Food and Beverage	$9,801
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,500
Education	$1,000

Research Payments

Dr. Margarita T. Camacho, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $40,410.

Biography

Dr. Margarita Camacho is a physician who specializes in adult cardiology and thoracic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Camacho include coronary artery disease. Dr. Camacho graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Camacho's practice in Newark, NJ is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.