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Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Vascular Surgery
University of Virginia School of Medicine (2008)
Professional interests include: venous disease, diabetic limb salvage, ulcers, and more.
1420 Key Highway Floor 3
Baltimore, MD 21230

Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD is a vascular surgeon in Baltimore, MD specializing in vascular surgery. She graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2008 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MEDSTAR HEART INSTITUTE LLC.

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Office Locations

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5601 Loch Raven Boulevard Smyth Building, Suite 303
Baltimore, MD 21239

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1420 Key Highway Floor 3
Baltimore, MD 21230

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3300 North Calvert Street Floor 1
Baltimore, MD 21218

Some issues Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD can help you with:

Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

  • Blockages and narrowing
  • Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
  • Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
  • Kidney artery conditions
  • Aorta artery conditions
  • Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

  • Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
  • Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
  • Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
  • Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
  • Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Baltimore, MD were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), hospital care and inpatient care.

abdominal imaging 35
angioplasty 50
catheterization 58
device removal 16
dialysis access procedures 73
doctor visit 582
emergency care 17
hospital care 235
inpatient care 235
minimally invasive procedures 50
pelvic imaging 35
ultrasound (sonogram) 876
vascular procedures 1253

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD.

Gender
Male 157
Female 214
Ethnicity
Black / African American 243
Asian / Pacific Islander 1
Non-Hispanic White 117
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 1
Other 3
Age
75 to 84 106
85 and over 47
Less than 65 83
65 to 74 136

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD From 2017 - 2021

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

Hypertension 30
High Cholesterol 29
Stroke 6
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 14
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 22
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Cancer 5
Dementia 9

Education & Training

Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at University of Maryland Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery, Surgery American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, Surgery American Board of Surgery, Vascular Surgery

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Harbor Hospital
MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
MedStar Health
MedStar Union Memorial Hospital
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. Suzanne Siefert Kool, 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, Virginia Premier Health Plan, Cigna, 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, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), 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. Suzanne Siefert Kool, 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
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 539 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Suzanne Siefert Kool, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-04-28
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Dr Kool is always very informative you can ask questions and get a complete answer. I have been going to dr kool for sometime now and would never consider going to anyone else. She's terrific
Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-30
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Provider was great and the office staff was efficient and friendly
Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-30
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I would recommend Dr. Kool
Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-11-16
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Dr Kool is the best

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $686 Vascular Graft
$240 		VIABAHN Endoprosthesis
$139 		VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with PROPATEN Bioactive Surface
$121 		VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endoprosthesis
$92 		VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface
$73 		Other
$22
Inari Medical, Inc. $533 CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT
$475 		ClotTriever
$58
Cardinal Health 200, LLC $274 S.M.A.R.T. Flex Stent
$101 		SABER
$82
$91
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc. $164 LifeStent Solo Vascular Stent
$23 		COVERA
$22 		RotarexS 6 F x 135 cm
$22
$96
Boston Scientific Corporation $67 GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION
$32 		Ranger
$18 		ELUVIA
$17
Other $277 COOK
$65 		XARELTO
$44 		ENTRE
$37 		VenaSeal
$22 		Aptus Heli-FX
$21 		Other
$87
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,760
Education $240

Biography

Dr. Suzanne Kool practices vascular surgery. Patients gave Dr. Kool an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her clinical interests include aortic angioplasty, celiac disease, and iliac artery aneurysm. She is affiliated with MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, and MedStar Harbor Hospital. She accepts Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Kool's practice in Baltimore, MD is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com. She attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

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