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Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease)

Professional interests include: heart problems

1301 W. 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

(605) 312-2200

Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA is in Sioux Falls, SD specializing in cardiology (heart disease). Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA is affiliated with Sanford Clinic, Sanford Health and SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER.

Office Locations

Address:

1301 W. 18th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Some issues Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA can help you with:

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	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	115
doctor visit	60
stress testing	115

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	84

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	31
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

cardiac procedures	132
doctor visit	30
stress testing	132

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	81

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	28
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

doctor visit	81

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA treated as in Sioux Falls, SD were stress testing and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures	123
doctor visit	52
stress testing	123

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	19

**Age**
85 and over	5
75 to 84	13
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	16

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	22
High Cholesterol	22
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	1
Cancer	2

Education & Training

She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and has a state license in South Dakota.

Board Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Licensed In: South Dakota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sanford Clinic

Sanford Health

SANFORD MEDICAL CENTER

Ratings & Reviews

Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA has a high overall rating with an average of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA from all over the web to help you find the right in Sioux Falls, SD.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Melissa Dawn Galvin, PA. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$54 CAMZYOS $41	ELIQUIS $13
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$14 FARXIGA $14
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.	$14 OPSUMIT $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$83

Biography

Ms. Melissa Galvin's specialty is cardiology (heart disease). Clinical interests for Ms. Galvin include heart problems. She is professionally affiliated with Sanford Clinic.