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Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD

Accepting New Patients

(44 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

St. George's University School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: Holter monitoring, left-sided heart failure, tachycardia (very fast heart rate), and more.

9427 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 593
Portland, OR 97225

(503) 216-8670

Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD is a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR specializing in cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD is affiliated with Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Providence and PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON.

Office Locations

9427 Southwest Barnes Road Suite 593
Portland, OR 97225

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Some issues Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD can help you with:

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:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

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.

In The News

“A team of six cardiac surgeons, led by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, operated on Ulrich on the night of Dec. 8.”—"Hearts of gold surround Steve Ulrich after transplant surgery: Steve Duin column", Oregonlive , September 2024

“It hired Dr. Kevin Koomalsingh, most recently surgical director of the transplant program at the University of Washington.”—"Providence wins approval to launch heart transplant program", Oregonlive , May 2020

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

aortic valve replacement

fully percutaneous transfemoral TAVR

heart valve replacement

minimally invasive aortic valve replacement

minimally invasive heart valve treatment

minimally invasive valve replacement

non-surgical aortic valve replacement

non-surgical heart valve treatment

non-surgical valve replacement

percutaneous valve treatment

transcatheter aortic valve replacement

transcatheter valve treatment

transfemoral TAVR

In 2013, Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD had a list price for aortic valve replacement, fully percutaneous (incisionless) transfemoral TAVR, heart valve replacement, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, minimally invasive heart valve treatment, minimally invasive valve replacement, non-surgical aortic valve replacement, non-surgical heart valve treatment, non-surgical valve replacement, percutaneous valve treatment, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter valve treatment, and transfemoral TAVR (through the groin) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Oregon. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2016 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and transplant procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	34
open surgery	34
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	34
transplant procedures	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated during 2016 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	55
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	58
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2017 were transplant procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	15
open surgery	15
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	15
transplant procedures	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated during 2017 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	69
Dementia	26
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2018 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	42
doctor visit	43
minimally invasive procedures	21
vascular procedures	21

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	25
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated during 2018 were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	70
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	46
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	46
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated during 2019 were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated during 2020 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2021 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	30
doctor visit	13
minimally invasive procedures	15
vascular procedures	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated during 2021 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2022 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	56
doctor visit	23
minimally invasive procedures	28
vascular procedures	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	18
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated during 2022 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	65
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR during 2023 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	42
doctor visit	35
minimally invasive procedures	21
vascular procedures	21

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated during 2023 were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	60
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in Portland, OR were cardiac procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	36
doctor visit	27
minimally invasive procedures	21
open surgery	24
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24
transplant procedures	13
vascular procedures	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	29
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	19
85 and over	5
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD treated were heart failure, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	46
Atrial Fibrillation	47
Dementia	11
Cancer	5

Education & Training

Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2006. He completed residency at Columbia University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine (2006)

Residency: Columbia University Medical Center (2014)

Board Certification: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

Providence

PROVIDENCE HEALTH AND SERVICES OREGON

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, CIGNA Open Access Plus, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health

TRICARE Prime

TRICARE For Life

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

CIGNA Open Access Plus

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Blue California

CHAMPVA

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

Providence

Regence

US Family Health Plan

Medicare AB

Aetna PROV Employee POS

Moda Connexus Network

Age Right Marquis Advantage

Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 44 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kevin J. Koomalsingh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Portland, OR.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-07-24