Dr. Michael James Hellmann, MD is a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Michael James Hellmann, MD is affiliated with UC Health, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC.
151 West Galbraith Road
Cincinnati, OH 45216
3130 Highland Avenue Ml 0781
Cincinnati, OH 45219
3188 Bellevue Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael James Hellmann, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael James Hellmann, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Cincinnati, OH were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and tracheal (windpipe) procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael James Hellmann, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael James Hellmann, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.
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Dr. Michael James Hellmann, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine 016 American Board of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease) 10-2 017 and has a state license in Ohio.
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine (2011)
Residency: University of Cincinnati Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine 016 American Board of Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease) 10-2 017 (2008)
Licensed In: Ohio
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael James Hellmann, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$870
AMIStem $586 |
GMK Sphere $284 |
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Omnipod $22 |
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Dr. Michael Hellmann specializes in adult critical care and adult pulmonology and practices in Cincinnati, OH. Clinical interests for Dr. Hellmann include shortness of breath (dyspnea), internal medicine, and pulmonary edema. His professional affiliations include UC Health and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. After completing medical school at Ohio State University College of Medicine, Dr. Hellmann performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Cincinnati.
