Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD is a general practitioner in Appleton, WI specializing in general practice and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from New York Medical College in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD is affiliated with Ascension, Ascension Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Hospital, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee, Medical College of Wisconsin, Ascension Calumet Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Ascension NE Wisconsin - Mercy Campus, Children's Wisconsin - Milwaukee - Milwaukee, Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus, Ascension NE Wisconsin - St. Elizabeth Campus, Ascension All Saints Hospital, Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus, SSM Health Fond du Lac Regional Clinic, Children's Wisconsin - Fox Valley - Neenah, CHILDRENS SPECIALTY GROUP INC and Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee.
Children's Wisconsin - Fox Valley - Neenah
Children's Wisconsin - Fox Valley - Neenah
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. Joseph R. Block, MD treated as a general practitioner in Appleton, WI during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 14 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD treated as a general practitioner in Appleton, WI during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 11 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 11 |
The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD treated as a general practitioner in Appleton, WI during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 11 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 11 |
The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD treated as a general practitioner in Appleton, WI during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 25 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 25 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD.
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| Female |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD treated during 2018 were depression.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD treated as a general practitioner in Appleton, WI during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 24 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 24 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD.
| Male | |
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| Female |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD.
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD treated as a general practitioner in Appleton, WI were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
| cardiac procedures | 17 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 17 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD.
| Male | |
|---|---|
| Female |
| 75 to 84 | |
|---|---|
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD treated were depression.
| Hypertension | |
|---|---|
| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Joseph R. Block, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 2006. He completed residency at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. He is certified by the The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: New York Medical College (2006)
Residency: Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Board Certification: The American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Joseph Block is a physician who specializes in pediatric cardiology. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Block include hypertension (high blood pressure), high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and preventive cardiology. He graduated from New York Medical College. He completed his residency training at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. He has received the distinction of Milwaukee Magazine Top Doctors. Dr. Block's hospital/clinic affiliations include Ascension Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Hospital, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee, and SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital - Fond du Lac. He welcomes new patients at his office inMilwaukee, WI as reported by Ascension.
