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Dr. Timothy Wayne Casarez, MD is a pediatrician in Encino, CA specializing in general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Dr. Timothy Wayne Casarez, MD is affiliated with Antelope Valley Medical Center, Valley Presbyterian Hospital , Cedars-Sinai, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence, Pediatric Cardiology Medical Associates of Southern California, St John's Regional Med Center/St John's Hospital Camarillo Northridge Hospital Medical Center and Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center.
Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
St John's Regional Med Center/St John's Hospital Camarillo Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Autoimmune Diseases
An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.
A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.
Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.
It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:
Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.
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. Timothy Wayne Casarez, MD graduated from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Timothy Wayne Casarez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Timothy Wayne Casarez, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, Blue Shield of California, HealthSmart PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Health Net PPO, Cigna, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, First Health, Beech Street, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, CareMore MAH, CareMore HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Health Net MAH, Blue Shield California MAH, Aetna ACO and Blue Shield California HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Timothy Wayne Casarez, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Timothy Wayne Casarez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Timothy Wayne Casarez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Encino, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Timothy Wayne Casarez, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Cook Medical Balloon-Expanding Stent $16 |
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Dr. Timothy Casarez works as a pediatric cardiology and general pediatrics. He is conversant in Spanish. Clinical interests for Dr. Casarez include heart tumor, myocarditis, and brugada syndrome. He is affiliated with Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, and Antelope Valley Medical Center. After attending the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine, Dr. Casarez completed his residency training at Children's Hospital of San Francisco and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Casarez include: Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Rising Stars. According to Yext, Dr. Casarez is currently accepting new patients at his office in Encino, CA.
