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Dr. Michael Andrew Paul, MD is a pediatrician in Elgin, IL specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Michael Andrew Paul, MD is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital, Ascension, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center, Advocate Dreyer, Northwest Community Healthcare, Advocate Children's Hospital - Park Ridge, Advocate Children's Hospital - Oak Lawn, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Health Care, Ascension Saint Alexius, Ascension Mercy, Ascension Alexian Brothers and Ascension Saint Joseph - Elgin.
1425 North Randall Road
Elgin, IL 60123
1555 North Barrington Road Suite 315
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
16750 80th Avenue Suite E
Tinley Park, IL 60477
3310 West Main Street Suite 200
Saint Charles, IL 60175
4050 Healthway Drive Suite 220
Aurora, IL 60504
4440 West 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60411
825 South Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
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. Michael Andrew Paul, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Michael Andrew Paul, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Michael Andrew Paul, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Magellan Health Services, Humana HMO Premier, United Healthcare Options PPO, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana POS, Humana National POS - Open Access, Humana HMO, Unicare PPO, Blue Choice, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Aetna Medicare HMO, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Open Access POS, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, CIGNA PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Choice PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, Beech Street, HealthSmart, Humana PPO, Aetna, CIGNA Open Access Plus POS, PHCS PPO, CHAMPVA, MultiPlan PPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical Care PPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, HST Care Connect EPO, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross HMO Illinois, Union Health Services, Inc., Blue Cross Med Select PPO, Benefits Services and Systems, Inc, FirstHealth, BCBS Commercial PPO, Blue Precision HMO, Provider Network of America (PNOA), AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, UFCW Local 1546 Health and Welfare Fund (UMC), Blue Cross Community FHP, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian MMAI, Meridian, HST Care Connect PPO, Zing Health, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO, Benefit Plan Administrators (BPA), Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO and SIHO PPO.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael Andrew Paul, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. |
$27
T3 Implants $27 |
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MedImmune, LLC |
$19
SYNAGIS $19 |
ABIOMED |
$11
Impella $11 |
Food and Beverage | $57 |
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Dr. Michael Paul specializes in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics and practices in Hoffman Estates, IL, Oak Lawn, IL, and Aurora, IL. His areas of expertise include the following: heart murmur, hypertension (high blood pressure), and heart rhythm disorders. He most likely takes Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Paul's education and training includes medical school at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Advocate Sherman Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center, and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.