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Dr. Ron Waksman, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (1981)

Professional interests include: dilated cardiomyopathy, chronic total occlusion (CTO), coronary artery disease, and more.

110 IRVING STREET NW SUITE 4B-1
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-7464

Dr. Ron Waksman, MD is an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. He graduated from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in 1981 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Ron Waksman, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR HEART INSTITUTE LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

110 IRVING STREET NW SUITE 4B-1
Washington, DC 20010

Some issues Dr. Ron Waksman, MD can help you with:

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

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.

Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)

Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.

To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.

This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“The last patient was successfully enrolled by Drs. Ron Waksman and Lowell Satler, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC.”—"Genesis MedTech Completes Enrollment in its United States Early Feasibility Study Utilizing the J-Valve(tm) Transfemoral System for Patients with Severe Aortic Regurgitation", FOX 2, February 2024

“Ron Waksman, a cardiologist at the Washington Hospital Center and Primary Investigator of the SELUTION SLR (tm) DEB Coronary De Novo study added, "Cordis introduced the first coronary drug-eluting...”—"Cordis Announces the Completed Acquisition of MedAlliance", Channel 8 News, October 2023

“Starting in 1992, BMI engaged in pre-clinical research in animals with Dr. Ron Waksman of Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., (at Emory University until 1997) and Dr. Ian Crocker at...”—"EIN Presswire | Newsmatics", WIVB, March 2023

angioplasty	46
cardiac procedures	91
catheterization	92
diagnostic procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	92
stent placement (stenting)	22
vascular procedures	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	74
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	61
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

angioplasty	18
cardiac procedures	48
catheterization	49
diagnostic procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	49
stent placement (stenting)	20
vascular procedures	21

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

angioplasty	54
cardiac procedures	92
catheterization	93
diagnostic procedures	24
minimally invasive procedures	93
stent placement (stenting)	32
vascular procedures	23

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

angioplasty	32
cardiac procedures	97
catheterization	98
diagnostic procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	98
stent placement (stenting)	34
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	10
vascular procedures	38

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

angioplasty	70
cardiac procedures	124
catheterization	110
diagnostic procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	110
stent placement (stenting)	38
vascular procedures	36

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

angioplasty	68
cardiac procedures	127
catheterization	96
diagnostic procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	96
stent placement (stenting)	32
vascular procedures	44

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	65
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	63
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

angioplasty	52
cardiac procedures	105
catheterization	84
diagnostic procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	84
stent placement (stenting)	32
vascular procedures	38

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	68
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

angioplasty	50
cardiac procedures	101
catheterization	89
diagnostic procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	89
stent placement (stenting)	26
vascular procedures	39

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	63
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

angioplasty	56
cardiac procedures	125
catheterization	115
diagnostic procedures	44
minimally invasive procedures	115
stent placement (stenting)	32
vascular procedures	54

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in Washington, DC were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and angioplasty.

angioplasty	49
cardiac procedures	102
catheterization	92
diagnostic procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	92
stent placement (stenting)	29
thrombectomy (blood clot removal)	10
vascular procedures	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	19

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	23
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	9
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	20

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ron Waksman, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	1
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Ron Waksman, MD graduated from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in 1981. He completed residency at Mt. Scopus University Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (1981)

Residency: Mt. Scopus University Hospital (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ron Waksman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR HEART INSTITUTE LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ron Waksman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ron Waksman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

MAMSI

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Select

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Coventry National Network PPO

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Virginia Premier Health Plan

WellPoint

Aetna

CIGNA Network Open Access

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HealthyBlue PPO

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Carefirst EPO

Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)

Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

United MD IPA (HMO)

United Choice Plus

CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

Innovation Health: PPO

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

United Choice

United Optimum Choice

Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

Innovation Health: POS

Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

United Select Plus (POS)

CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

United Erickson Advantage Plans

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

D-SNP)

I-SNP

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

United Core Essential (HMO)

Innovation Health: POS Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

Innovation Health: Open POS II

Innovation Health: Indemnity

United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

United Navigate

Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

Police and Fire Clinic

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ron Waksman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
BIOTRONIK INC.	$845,921 Orsiro Mission $266,030	Archive Coronary VI $153,372	AstronPulsar $149,868	Vascular Invervention products $115,934	Tachycardia products $74,660	Other $86,057
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$241,635 BRILINTA $234,181	ANDEXXA $34	$7,420
Boston Scientific Corporation	$92,812 WATCHMAN $15,568	WATCHMAN Access System $13,328	GENERAL THERAPIES $9,197	GENERAL VASCULAR ACCESS $7,250	OTHER- BSC PRODUCT NOT LISTED $6,194	Other $41,276
Abbott Laboratories	$79,716 Vascular $41,640	ABSORB $14,881	DRAGONFLY OPSTAR $13,250	Absorb GT1 $3,267	Portico Transcatheter Aortic HV $1,711	Other $4,968
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$62,599 Resolute $38,964	STENTS $22,352	Drug-Coated Balloons $141	VenaSeal $140	Heart Valves $64	Other $938
Other	$178,695 Repatha $37,470	(9520) IGT Devices Undivided $19,150	ZONTIVITY $13,299	Vascular $8,699	Ilaris $6,931	Other $93,146

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$1,060,638
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$234,608
Travel and Lodging	$161,040
Food and Beverage	$39,373
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$3,000
Other	$2,719

Research Payments

Dr. Ron Waksman, MD has received 802 research payments totaling $14,453,095.

Biography

Dr. Ron Waksman's specialties are adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. These areas are among Dr. Waksman's clinical interests: myxoma, coronary angiogram, and rheumatic heart disease. His professional affiliations include MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. He seems to honor Amerigroup, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Washington, DC. Dr. Waksman's education and training includes medical school at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and residency at Hadassah University Medical Center.