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Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD is affiliated with Providence, UCLA Health, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, MemorialCare, Providence Medical Foundation, UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph.
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.
A coronary catheter can be used to:
Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.
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.
Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1987. He completed residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He is certified by the Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1987)
Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (1990)
Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology, American Board of Pediatrics (1998)
Licensed In: California
Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna HMO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, Aetna, TRICARE, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Cigna, Health Net HMO, Anthem, United Healthcare HMO, First Health, Prime Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), UnitedHealthcare, Centivo, UFCM Health System and Health Net of California.
According to our sources, Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$148,504
OPSUMIT MACITENTAN $63,932 |
UPTRAVI $30,048 |
OPSUMIT $6,056 |
VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $260 |
VENTAVIS ILOPROST $208 |
Other $48,000 |
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$1,432
CentriMag $1,172 |
CardioMEMS $260 |
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$1,122
Adempas $1,122 |
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$457
$457 |
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$199
HeartWare HVAD $182 |
HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $17 |
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$530
HeartWare HVAD $126 |
Ultrasound Equipment $52 |
Impella $47 |
WINREVAIR $36 |
SYNAGIS $36 |
Other $232 |
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| $19,141 | |
| $9,372 | |
| $7,198 | |
| $36 |
Dr. Juan Carlos Alejos, MD has received 60 research payments totaling $522,225.
Dr. Juan Alejos specializes in pediatric cardiology. In Dr. Alejos's practice, he is particularly interested in heart transplant, congenital heart disease, and cardiac catheterization. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. He attended the University of Michigan Medical School and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for residency. Dr. Alejos has received professional recognition including the following: Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine; Southern California Super Doctors; and Top doctors, Los Angeles Magazine's Top Doctors. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital and Providence Medical Foundation. He welcomes new patients at his office inOrange, CA as reported by Providence Medical Foundation.
