Dr. Robert W. Elder Jr., MD is an internist in New Haven, CT specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine), general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2005 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Robert W. Elder Jr., MD is affiliated with Yale University, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Yale New Haven Health and Waterbury HEALTH.
1 Park Street
New Haven, CT 06504
267 Grant Street
New Haven, CT 06510
333 Cedar Street
New Haven, CT 06520
500 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
800 Howard Avenue Yale Physicians Building
New Haven, CT 06519
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert W. Elder Jr., MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert W. Elder Jr., MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert W. Elder Jr., MD treated were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. Robert W. Elder Jr., MD graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2005)
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Robert W. Elder Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Robert W. Elder Jr., MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), COMPWORKS, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, MANAGED COMP, HUSKY and PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert W. Elder Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Robert Elder specializes in pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. Clinical interests for Dr. Elder include congenital heart disease. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Waterbury HEALTH. He graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.
