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Dr. Bruce L. Block, MD is a pediatrician in Santa Cruz, CA specializing in general pediatrics. He graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine. Dr. Bruce L. Block, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Sutter Health, Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz and SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Dr. Bruce L. Block, MD graduated from Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine. He completed residency at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. He is certified by the Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine
Residency: UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatrics
Licensed In: California
Dr. Bruce L. Block, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Bruce L. Block, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Cigna, Alliance PPO, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Accepted Central California Alliance for Health Plans: TotalCare (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Valley Health Plan - Currently in Contract Negotiations Plans: Classic Commercial HMO Plan only, Accepted SCAN Plans: SCAN Compass (HMO), Accepted Santa Clara Family Health Plan Plans: DualConnect (HMO D-SNP), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO, Accepted Chinese Community Health Plan Plans: Active Choice- PPO Silver: Amber 50 HMO Silver: American Indian/Alaskan Native (Covered CA for Individual & Families): Bronze 60 HDHP HMO (including... and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....
According to our sources, Dr. Bruce L. Block, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Bruce L. Block, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.77 out of 5 stars based on 77 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Bruce L. Block, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Cruz, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Bruce L. Block, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. Bruce Block sees patients in Santa Cruz, CA. His medical specialty is general pediatrics. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Block include asthma. He is affiliated with Dignity Health and Sutter Health. After attending Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital. Patient ratings for Dr. Block average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Block honors. Dr. Block has an open panel in Santa Cruz, CA according to Dignity Health.
