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Dr. Theodore Sunao Takata, MD

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(Theodore Takata, MD)

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and Cardiac Electrophysiology (Heart Rhythm)

University of Maryland School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: coronary artery disease, atrial flutter, cardiomyopathy, and more.

1300 W TERRELL AVENUE SUITE 500
Fort Worth, TX 76104

(817) 252-5000

Dr. Theodore Sunao Takata, MD is a cardiologist in Fort Worth, TX specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). He graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1995 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Theodore Sunao Takata, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG).

Office Locations

Address:

1300 W TERRELL AVENUE SUITE 500
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Address:

1300 West Terrell Avenue #500
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Some issues Dr. Theodore Sunao Takata, MD can help you with:

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

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

“"The cryo-balloon is indicated in individuals who have failed medical therapy," said Dr. Theodore Takata, a cardiac electrophysiologist at the medical center.”—"Cold, Cold Heart", CBS News, January 2011

“Compared with traditional radio-frequency ablation, the new technology is much safer and significantly reduces the risk of damage to areas around the heart, said Dr. Theodore Takata, a cardiac...”—"New procedure uses coolant to treat atrial fibrillation", Fort Worth Star-Telegram, January 2011

cardiac procedures	131
cardioversion	25
doctor visit	582
hospital care	465
implant surgery	48
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	9
inpatient care	455
lab tests	114
minimally invasive procedures	41
outpatient care	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	89

**Gender**
Male	577
Female	491

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	969
Black	53
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	402
85 and over	281
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	34
Dementia	25
Cancer	12

ablation	24
ambulatory monitoring	17
cardiac procedures	232
cardioversion	29
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	459
hospital care	359
implant surgery	76
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	19
inpatient care	335
lab tests	81
minimally invasive procedures	123
outpatient care	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	115

**Gender**
Male	657
Female	511

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1051
Black	59
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	442
85 and over	331
Less than 65	74

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	36
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	22
cardiac procedures	229
cardioversion	17
doctor visit	386
hospital care	508
implant surgery	64
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	35
inpatient care	493
lab tests	54
minimally invasive procedures	57
outpatient care	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	146

**Gender**
Male	1252
Female	1034

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2064
Black	102
Hispanic	84
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	638
From 75 to 84	884
85 and over	616
Less than 65	148

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

ambulatory monitoring	20
cardiac procedures	215
cardioversion	30
doctor visit	641
hospital care	509
implant surgery	56
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	21
inpatient care	492
lab tests	29
minimally invasive procedures	49
outpatient care	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	142

**Gender**
Male	700
Female	573

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1144
Black	65
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	385
From 75 to 84	460
85 and over	345
Less than 65	83

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

ablation	9
ambulatory monitoring	21
cardiac procedures	243
cardioversion	28
catheterization	9
doctor visit	690
hospital care	494
implant surgery	75
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	24
inpatient care	483
minimally invasive procedures	92
outpatient care	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	138

**Gender**
Male	638
Female	595

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1107
Black	61
Hispanic	43
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	380
From 75 to 84	446
85 and over	327
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

ablation	10
ambulatory monitoring	24
cardiac procedures	251
cardioversion	27
catheterization	10
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	381
hospital care	396
implant surgery	30
inpatient care	397
lab tests	14
minimally invasive procedures	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	187

**Gender**
Male	576
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	960
Black	69
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	391
85 and over	266
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

ablation	20
ambulatory monitoring	28
cardiac procedures	293
cardioversion	26
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	359
hospital care	376
implant surgery	40
inpatient care	377
minimally invasive procedures	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	205

**Gender**
Male	570
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	946
Black	50
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	376
From 75 to 84	363
85 and over	266
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	48
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	39
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

ambulatory monitoring	20
cardiac procedures	157
cardioversion	30
doctor visit	372
hospital care	348
implant surgery	40
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	9
inpatient care	349
minimally invasive procedures	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	100

**Gender**
Male	536
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	898
Black	34
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	351
85 and over	261
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	47
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

ablation	28
ambulatory monitoring	23
cardiac procedures	353
cardioversion	48
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	648
hospital care	611
implant surgery	54
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	11
inpatient care	612
minimally invasive procedures	121
ultrasound (sonogram)	248

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Theodore Sunao Takata, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Theodore Sunao Takata, MD treated as a cardiologist in Fort Worth, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

ablation	19
ambulatory monitoring	23
cardiac procedures	239
cardioversion	28
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	502
hospital care	452
implant surgery	54
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) replacement	19
inpatient care	443
lab tests	58
minimally invasive procedures	77
outpatient care	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	153

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore Sunao Takata, MD.

**Gender**
Male	550
Female	467

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	913
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	36
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	373
85 and over	269
Less than 65	62
65 to 74	312

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Theodore Sunao Takata, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	37
Cancer	9
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Theodore Sunao Takata, MD graduated from University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1995. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1995)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Theodore Sunao Takata, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Health Physicians Group (THPG)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Theodore Sunao Takata, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Theodore Sunao Takata, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Worth, TX.

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