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Dr. Robert Anthony Puntel, MD is an adolescent medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ specializing in adolescent medicine, general pediatrics and pediatric cardiology. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. Dr. Robert Anthony Puntel, MD is affiliated with Abrazo Community Health Network, Dignity Health, Phoenix Children's Hospital, HonorHealth, Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus and Phoenix Children's Specialty Care - Arrowhead Campus Phoenix Children's Cardiology.
500 W. Thomas Road Suite 700
Phoenix, AZ 85013
10250 N. 92nd Street Suite 212
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
1919 E. Thomas Road Phoenix Children's Hospital - Thomas Campus
Phoenix, AZ
6524 W. Sack Drive
Glendale, AZ 85308
770 E. Florentine Road Building B, Suite 206
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Glendale, AZ
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Scottsdale, AZ
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. Robert Anthony Puntel, MD graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. He completed residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology and has a state license in Arizona.
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
Residency: Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology
Licensed In: Arizona
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Dr. Robert Anthony Puntel, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Humana, Cigna, First Health, BCBS AZ Neighborhood Network, Health Choice Pathway, BCBS of Arizona, Mercy Care RBHA, Connected Care, Arizona Foundation for Medical Care, UMR, Bright Health Medicare, Mercy Care Advantage, AHCCCS Fee for Service, Mercy Care Plan, Devoted Health, Bright Health and Health Choice AZ.
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Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. |
$24
VELETRI EPOPROSTENOL $24 |
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Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc |
$15
XARELTO $15 |
Food and Beverage | $39 |
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Dr. Robert Puntel is a pediatric cardiology, general pediatrics, and adolescent medicine specialist in Scottsdale, AZ, Glendale, AZ, and Phoenix, AZ. Before completing his residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Dr. Puntel attended medical school at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. His clinical interests include leukemia, down syndrome, and kawasaki disease. Dr. Puntel accepts Aetna Medicare, Coventry, First Health, and more. In addition to English, Dr. Puntel speaks French. He is professionally affiliated with Phoenix Children's Hospital, HonorHealth, and Abrazo Community Health Network. He has an open panel in Phoenix, AZ according to Doctor.com.