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Dr. Puneeta Arya, MD, MBBS is a pediatrician in Newton, MA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. She graduated from All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Puneeta Arya, MD, MBBS is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Southern New Hampshire Health and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.
2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
32 Fruit Street Yawkey 6c
Boston, MA 02114
55 Fruit Street Suite 6c
Boston, MA 02114
8 Prospect Street 1st Floor
Nashua, NH 03060
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. Puneeta Arya, MD, MBBS graduated from All India Institute of Medical Sciences. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Residency: Mayo Clinic
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Minnesota
Dr. Puneeta Arya, MD, MBBS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Puneeta Arya, MD, MBBS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Medicare - NH, NH Healthy Families, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth, WellSense NH and Blue Cross Blue Shield NH.
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Dr. Puneeta Arya, MD, MBBS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 86 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Puneeta Arya, MD, MBBS from all over the web to help you find the right in Newton, MA.
Dr. Puneeta Arya's specialties are pediatric interventional cardiology and general pediatrics. Dr. Arya attended All India Institute of Medical Sciences and then went on to complete her residency at Mayo Clinic. Areas of expertise for Dr. Arya include congenital heart disease. She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Viant. In addition to English, Dr. Arya (or staff) speaks Hindi. Dr. Arya is professionally affiliated with Southern New Hampshire Health, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Her practice in Nashua, NH is open to new patients as reported by Southern New Hampshire Health.
