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Dr. Max Mitchell, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Aurora, CO specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1988 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Max Mitchell, MD is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado and University of Colorado Medicine.
12605 E 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
4090 Briargate Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
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. Max Mitchell, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1988. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1988)
Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (1995)
Licensed In: Colorado
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Max Mitchell, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,482
CentriMag $1,447 |
HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $36 |
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$1,264
Tissue Heart Valves $1,080 |
Bioprosthetic Valve $184 |
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$1,107
HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $1,107 |
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$740
VICRYL $740 |
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$648
SynerGraft $189 |
NeoPatch $4 |
$455 |
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$934
OFIRMEV $300 |
Avalus $202 |
Cardiac Monitors - Insertable $116 |
Hancock $102 |
Impella $93 |
Other $121 |
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Dr. Max Mitchell practices cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. Dr. Mitchell has a special interest in heart transplant, heart valve disease, and congenital heart disease. He attended George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. He has received the following distinctions: Top Doctors List (Thoracic Surgery) 2007 - Castle Connolly; American's Top Doctors 2009 - Castle Connelly; and Listed in the "Guide to America's Top Surgeons" 2009 - Consumer's Research Council of America. Dr. Mitchell's hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Medicine.
