Dr. Johnny Chahine, MD is a nuclear medicine specialist in Albany, NY specializing in nuclear cardiology and adult cardiology. Dr. Johnny Chahine, MD is affiliated with St. Peter's Health Partners, NOVACARE REHABILITATION OF OHIO INC and ST. PETER'S HEALTH PARTNERS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, P.C..
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.
The top procedures that Dr. Johnny Chahine, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Albany, NY during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnny Chahine, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 153 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 88 |
| hospital care | 102 |
| inpatient care | 102 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 153 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Johnny Chahine, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Johnny Chahine, MD treated as a nuclear medicine specialist in Albany, NY were ultrasound (sonogram), cardiac procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.
| cardiac procedures | 153 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 88 |
| hospital care | 102 |
| inpatient care | 102 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 153 |
He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, American Board and has a state license in New York.
Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2020)
Board Certification: Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, American Board (2020)
Licensed In: New York
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Dr. Johnny Chahine, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 186 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Johnny Chahine, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Albany, NY.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Johnny Chahine, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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MitraClip $127 |
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CAMZYOS $121 |
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Dr. Johnny Chahine sees patients in Queensbury, NY, Troy, NY, and Halfmoon, NY. His medical specialties are adult cardiology and nuclear cardiology. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Chahine is especially interested in heart problems, nuclear cardiology, and internal medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Chahine completed a residency program at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Chahine (or staff) is conversant in Arabic and French. He is affiliated with St. Peter's Health Partners. St. Peter's Health Partners reports that Dr. Chahine is accepting new patients at his office in Albany, NY.
