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Dr. Joanne P. Starr, MD is a thoracic surgeon in Orange, CA specializing in thoracic surgery and pediatric cardiothoracic surgery. She graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Joanne P. Starr, MD is affiliated with Providence, Greater Newport Physicians, MemorialCare, Providence Medical Foundation, Children's Hospital of Orange County, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph and St. Joseph Hospital (Orange).
Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange
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.
Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)
Percutaneous left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) is a device implantation procedure that reduces the risk of stroke for patients who have atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats out of rhythm. Atrial fibrillation causes blood to collect in the left atrial appendage, a small sac located in the top left chamber of the heart. The blood that collects in this appendage can form clots and cause stroke when pumped out of the heart.
To implant the device, a long, flexible tube, called a catheter, is inserted into a large vein in the groin and advanced to the heart. Once the tube reaches the left side of the heart, X-ray is used to guide a thinner catheter into the left atrial appendage. The tiny device is then passed through the tube and into the appendage. When the doctor has made sure it is in the right place, she takes the catheter out, and the procedure is completed.
This minimally invasive procedure usually requires a hospital stay of at least one day. Normal activities may be resumed within a few days. About 45 days following implantation, a test will be done to determine whether the device has closed the left atrial appendage. Check-ups have to be performed every year to make sure the device is in place.
Dr. Joanne P. Starr, MD graduated from New York Medical College. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in California.
Medical School: New York Medical College
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Licensed In: California
Dr. Joanne P. Starr, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Joanne P. Starr, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Health Net HMO, Aetna HMO, Cigna, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO and Oscar EPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Joanne P. Starr, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joanne P. Starr, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$651
Non-Covered Product $651 |
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$465
FLOSEAL $242 |
BioSurgery - TACHOSIL $120 |
TACHOSIL $87 |
BioSurgery - FLOSEAL $17 |
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$325
Thrombate III $211 |
ThrombateIII $114 |
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$204
HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $133 |
Pacemakers $51 |
CentriMag $20 |
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$128
Carmeda $128 |
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$349
Biosurgicals $111 |
HEART VALVE $51 |
LifeVest $34 |
PAIN - NEEDLES KITS TRAYS $27 |
Respiratory and Cardiac Support Systems $24 |
Other $104 |
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Dr. Joanne Starr specializes in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and thoracic surgery and practices in Orange, CA. Her clinical interests include pneumothorax, double aortic arch, and aortic valve replacement. Dr. Starr accepts several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. She graduated from New York Medical College. Her medical residency was performed at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Starr is affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians, Children's Hospital of Orange County, and Providence Medical Foundation. Her practice in Orange, CA is open to new patients as reported by Providence Medical Foundation.
