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Dr. Marghoob Abbas, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Geriatrics (Elderly Care)

Rawalpindi Medical College

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and more.

901 Heartland Road Plaza 2, Suite 3800
St. Joseph, MO 64506

(816) 671-4800

Dr. Marghoob Abbas, MD is an internist in St. Joseph, MO specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and geriatrics (elderly care). He graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College. Dr. Marghoob Abbas, MD is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care, HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ABILITY KC and PERFORMANCE PLUS REHABILITATION CENTER LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

901 Heartland Road Plaza 2, Suite 3800
St. Joseph, MO 64506

Some issues Dr. Marghoob Abbas, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

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.

doctor visit	2136
hospital care	763
inpatient care	696
nursing home care	51
outpatient care	67
preventive care	11
thoracic (chest) imaging	28
X-rays	28

**Gender**
Male	341
Female	407

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	706
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	175
Less than 65	53

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

doctor visit	2152
hospital care	708
inpatient care	676
outpatient care	32
preventive care	14
thoracic (chest) imaging	29
X-rays	29

**Gender**
Male	335
Female	439

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	720
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	168
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

chronic care	29
doctor visit	2091
hospital care	960
inpatient care	851
nursing home care	170
outpatient care	109

**Gender**
Male	758
Female	1022

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1666
Black	58
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	598
From 75 to 84	640
85 and over	428
Less than 65	114

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

chronic care	161
doctor visit	2018
hospital care	798
inpatient care	712
nursing home care	287
outpatient care	86

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	565

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	951
Black	30
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	359
85 and over	260
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

doctor visit	1931
hospital care	784
inpatient care	725
nursing home care	323
outpatient care	59

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	621

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	984
Black	32
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	348
From 75 to 84	373
85 and over	279
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

doctor visit	2015
hospital care	423
inpatient care	401
nursing home care	300
outpatient care	22

**Gender**
Male	433
Female	611

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	972
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	380
85 and over	258
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

doctor visit	2132
hospital care	98
inpatient care	99
nursing home care	271

**Gender**
Male	431
Female	581

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	951
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	371
85 and over	266
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	36
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

doctor visit	1756
hospital care	88
inpatient care	89
nursing home care	125

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	444

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	748
Black	23
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	306
85 and over	189
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

doctor visit	3746
hospital care	293
inpatient care	281
nursing home care	326
outpatient care	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Marghoob Abbas, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Marghoob Abbas, MD treated as an internist in St. Joseph, MO were hospital care, inpatient care, nursing home care and chronic care.

chronic care	95
doctor visit	2220
hospital care	546
inpatient care	503
nursing home care	231
outpatient care	55
preventive care	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	28
X-rays	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marghoob Abbas, MD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	769
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	202
75 to 84	297
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	273

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Marghoob Abbas, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Marghoob Abbas, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Marghoob Abbas, MD graduated from Rawalpindi Medical College. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine) and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Geriatric Medicine)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Marghoob Abbas, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mosaic Life Care

HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

ABILITY KC

PERFORMANCE PLUS REHABILITATION CENTER LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$100 COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $65	TRADJENTA $15	Spiriva $11	Pradaxa $10
Novo Nordisk Inc	$97 Victoza $60	NovoLog $22	Levemir $15
Pfizer Inc.	$48 LYRICA $27	VIAGRA $10	CELEBREX $10
Amgen Inc.	$37 Prolia $37
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$30 BRILINTA $19	BYDUREON WEEKLY $11
Other	$226 Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $27	Chameleon $24	TACHY HF $22	Androgel $21	EXELON PATCH $20	Other $112

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$537

Biography

Dr. Marghoob Abbas is a Saint Joseph, MO physician who specializes in geriatrics (elderly care). His clinical interests include obesity, pain, and high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia). He is professionally affiliated with Mosaic Life Care. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Abbas's office in St. Joseph, MO. He attended Rawalpindi Medical College and then went on to complete his residency at Lutheran Medical Center.