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Dr. Molly R. Siegel, MD is a gynecologist in Chelsea, MA specializing in gynecology and maternal and fetal medicine. She graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Molly R. Siegel, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
151 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
52 Second Avenue Suite 402
Waltham, MA 02451
55 Fruit Street Suite 4f
Boston, MA 02114
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. Molly R. Siegel, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. She is certified by the Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: Massachusetts
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Dr. Molly R. Siegel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and Blue Cross Blue Shield NH.
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Dr. Molly Siegel specializes in maternal and fetal medicine and gynecology. These areas are among her clinical interests: labor and delivery (childbirth), high risk pregnancy, and gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy). Dr. Siegel is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. She graduated from Harvard Medical School. Blue California, Coventry, and Viant are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Siegel honors. Her practice in Chelsea, MA is open to new patients as reported by Massachusetts General Hospital.
