I have come to recognize through my 25 years of experience, that there are challenges that patients and physicians face in dealing with the constantly changing health care environment. There is a significant need, plus the necessity to coordinate the care, and supervision regarding all medical decisions by one physician to guarantee the type of care every patient deserves. In patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, or any cardiac issues like Coronary Heart Disease or heart failure, we believe the best coordinator would be a board certified cardiologist. As our patient, we want you to feel free to contact us should you have any questions about medications, treatments, and concerns without having to go through multiple levels of automated phones and office staff. We believe that your doctor should be familiar with all aspects of your healthcare, which includes: involvement in your hospital care as well as outpatient settings. You will easily have access to phone consultations when traveling. When enrolled in this program, we will spend time educating you about your condition. The best results are obtained when our patients are well informed. This partnership is the main goal of our concierge program: to create an unhurried more personal visit with our patients.
An annual, comprehensive cardiovascular exam and wellness check that includes important screenings (typically not covered by insurance) and a systemic review of all health issues in addition to the cardiovascular system with an emphasis on prevention. Dr. Haddad will determine which screenings are right for you. Screenings include:
Procedures
- Electrocardiogram (EKG): A recording of the electrical activity in all areas of your heart. EKGs help to determine heart rate and rhythm, abnormalities in heart structure, inadequate blood and oxygen supply to the heart, and damage after a heart attack
- 24 Hours Holter Monitor: The Holter Monitor is an electrocardiogram (EKG) device that continuously records the heart rhythm for 24 hours. Electrode patches are placed on the chest or abdomen, and connect to the wires from the monitoring device. The electrical activity of the heart is calculated and interpreted. This test is primarily used to ascertain the presence of an abnormal heart rhythm.
- Echocardiogram: A non-invasive ultrasound test that allows the heart to be viewed without the use of X-rays. Sound waves are directed through the chest wall and the organs deflect the sound waves to create images. These images can be used to check for muscle strength, heart disease, rhythm disorders, and heart and valve issues.
Tests
Stress Testing: Tests to check the heart’s ability to respond to external stress in a controlled, clinical environment.
- Electrocardiogram Stress Test: A measurement of the electrical activity of the heart. Electrodes are placed on specific body locations (arms, legs, chest) and the patient walks/runs on a treadmill. As the patient moves, the oxygen demand of the heart increases as their heart rate and blood pressure elevates. The electrical activity of the heart is recorded. Changes found between the resting EKG and the electrocardiogram stress test may indicate the presence of heart-related conditions.
- Exercise Echocardiography: A procedure in which ultrasound is used to asses the heart’s response to stress or exercise.
Vascular Testing: Tests to check for peripheral arterial diseases
- ABI (Ankle Brachial Index) Test: Physical evaluation of vascular blood flow to peripheral arteries
- Carotid Doppler: An ultrasound test for carotid artery disease, a major cause of stroke. Used to check or monitor blood flow in the vessels in the neck that supply blood to the brain.
- Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound: Ultrasound to check the abdominal aorta which supplies blood to the lower part of the body and the legs
- Lower Extremity Venous Doppler: A common test used to diagnosis DVT (deep vein thrombosis), the veins of the affected limb are viewed and compressed with an ultrasound transducer. This is done to check for the presence of flow and compressibility.
- Lower Extremity Arterial Doppler: A test for detection of peripheral arterial disease (blockage in the arteries to the leg)
Benefits
- Extended, unhurried office visits for both the annual physical and any follow-up appointments
- Same day or next day appointment availability
- Nutritional counseling
- Membership card
- Direct availability to Dr. Haddad 24/7 via cell phone and email
- A private dedicated office phone number for members
- A portable USB memory device to carry your important medical information
- Access to other trusted Concierge Choice physicians throughout the country should you need care while away from home
For more information, or to enroll, please stop by our office or call our Concierge coordinator, Nastassja, at 703-827-8688.