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Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD

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(Sunil Iyer, MD)

(356 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease), General Practice and Interventional Cardiology

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: coronary angioplasty (PTCA), heart stent placement, heart problems

257 Hospital Drive Ne
Bolivia, NC 28422

(910) 662-9500

Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD is a cardiologist in Bolivia, NC specializing in cardiology (heart disease), general practice and interventional cardiology. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2009 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD is affiliated with Novant Health, Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Bolivia and NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

257 Hospital Drive Ne
Bolivia, NC 28422

Address:

2000 BRABHAM AVENUE
Jacksonville, NC 28546

Address:

3009 Medical Plaza Lane Southeast
Southport, NC 28461

Address:

800 Jefferson Street
Whiteville, NC 28472

Address:

1415 Physicians Drive
Wilmington, NC 28401

Address:

257 Hospital Drive Ne
Supply, NC 28422

Address:

3009 Medical Plaza Lane Southeast
Saint James, NC 28461

Some issues Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

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hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	14

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

angioplasty	74
blood draw	26
cardiac procedures	315
catheterization	166
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	118
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
lab tests	97
minimally invasive procedures	166
nuclear scan	55
stent placement (stenting)	37
stress testing	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	67
vascular procedures	84

**Gender**
Male	336
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	480
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	57
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

angioplasty	192
blood draw	64
cardiac procedures	1202
catheterization	450
diagnostic procedures	151
doctor visit	405
emergency care	11
hospital care	256
inpatient care	256
lab tests	267
minimally invasive procedures	450
nuclear scan	232
preventive care	15
stent placement (stenting)	96
stress testing	423
ultrasound (sonogram)	342
vascular procedures	162

**Gender**
Male	954
Female	683

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1404
Black	181
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	749
From 75 to 84	543
85 and over	181
Less than 65	164

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

ambulatory monitoring	13
angioplasty	172
blood draw	91
cardiac procedures	1128
catheterization	467
diagnostic procedures	192
doctor visit	474
emergency care	17
hospital care	190
inpatient care	190
lab tests	290
minimally invasive procedures	467
nuclear scan	163
preventive care	10
stent placement (stenting)	86
stress testing	300
ultrasound (sonogram)	420
vascular procedures	276

**Gender**
Male	1005
Female	741

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1507
Black	173
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	785
From 75 to 84	631
85 and over	208
Less than 65	122

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD treated as a cardiologist in Bolivia, NC were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

abdominal imaging	154
ambulatory monitoring	26
angioplasty	205
blood draw	90
cardiac procedures	1095
catheterization	494
diagnostic procedures	180
doctor visit	476
emergency care	14
hospital care	167
inpatient care	167
lab tests	304
minimally invasive procedures	494
nuclear scan	144
pelvic imaging	154
preventive care	19
stent placement (stenting)	102
stress testing	298
ultrasound (sonogram)	436
vascular procedures	354

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	339
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	135
85 and over	44
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	179

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	3
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the Echocardiography Cardiovascular Disease Interventional Cardiology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2009)

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) (2012)

Board Certification: Echocardiography Cardiovascular Disease Interventional Cardiology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Bolivia

NOVANT HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP COASTAL REGION LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 356 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sunil Ramakrishnan Iyer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bolivia, NC.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)	$964 LifeVest $964
Abbott Laboratories	$835 CardioMEMS HF System $170	PCI Optimization $167	Assurity $139	Mitra Clip system $104	AMPLATZER AMULET $94	Other $161
Inari Medical, Inc.	$631 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $494	FLOWTRIEVER CATHETER, S $137
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$455 Resolute $294	VenaSeal $61	HawkOne $56	$44
ABIOMED	$398 Impella $398
Other	$837 GENERAL STRUCTURAL HEART $115	WATCHMAN $84	Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System $63	OPTICROSS $47	VERQUVO $43	Other $484

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,369
Honoraria	$750
Education	$1

Biography

Dr. Sunil Iyer's areas of specialization are adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is professionally affiliated with Novant Health. He attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Patient ratings for Dr. Iyer average 5.0 stars (out of 5).