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Dr. Mark Steven Sklansky, MD, Uci is a pediatric cardiologist in Orange, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1987 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Mark Steven Sklansky, MD, Uci is affiliated with UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
200 Medical Plaza Suite 330
Los Angeles, CA 90095
4650 W Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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. Mark Steven Sklansky, MD, Uci graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (1987)
Residency: Children's Hospital Los Angeles (1990)
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics (1994)
Licensed In: California
Dr. Mark Steven Sklansky, MD, Uci is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Mark Steven Sklansky, MD, Uci appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California, UFCM Health System and L.A. Care.
According to our sources, Dr. Mark Steven Sklansky, MD, Uci accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark Steven Sklansky, MD, Uci. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$13,668
EPIQ 7G $11,598 |
(9688) EPIQ Elite G $2,070 |
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Ultrasound $251 |
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Dragonfly OCT $132 |
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Kanuma $26 |
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EVKEEZA $19 |
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Dr. Mark Sklansky's area of specialization is pediatric cardiology. Clinical interests for Dr. Sklansky include heart problems and neurological disorders. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. Dr. Sklansky attended the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Children's Hospital Los Angeles for residency. He has received the following distinctions: Super Doctors Southern California; Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine; and Super doctors, Southern California. Dr. Sklansky is affiliated with UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. UCLA Health reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Los Angeles, CA.
