Dr. Tao Shen, MD, MBBS is an anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in anesthesiology and critical care (intensive care medicine). She graduated from University of New South Wales. Dr. Tao Shen, MD, MBBS is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai and CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION.
127 S San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, Suite A3600
Los Angeles, CA 90048
8700 Beverly Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90048
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. Tao Shen, MD, MBBS for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tao Shen, MD, MBBS treated as an anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tao Shen, MD, MBBS.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tao Shen, MD, MBBS treated were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.
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Dr. Tao Shen, MD, MBBS graduated from University of New South Wales. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the IM/Critical Care, American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of New South Wales
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certification: IM/Critical Care, American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology, American Board of Anesthesiology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Tao Shen, MD, MBBS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Tao Shen, MD, MBBS appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Railroad Medicare, Optima Health, Blue Shield California PPO and Medicare MCR.
According to our sources, Dr. Tao Shen, MD, MBBS accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Tao Shen, MD, MBBS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Impella $150 |
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Mitra Clip system $146 |
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ELIQUIS $125 |
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Dr. Tao Shen works as an anesthesiology and critical care (intensive care medicine). Areas of expertise for Dr. Shen include heart problems. She is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Shen attended medical school at the University of New South Wales. For her professional training, Dr. Shen completed a residency program at Massachusetts General Hospital. Anthem, Blue California, and Optima Health appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Shen takes. Cedars-Sinai reports that she is not accepting new patients.
