Dr. Robert Levitt, MD
Cardiology |
Male |
Age 63
Dr. Robert Levitt, MD is a cardiology specialist in Richmond, VA and has been practicing for 32 years. He graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 1981 and specializes in cardiology and interventional cardiology.
Henrico Cardiology Associates
7702 E Parham Rd Ste 106
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 346-2070
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Humana
- Medicaid
- MultiPlan
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Risks associated with the TAVR procedure include death, stroke and major bleeding
Important Risk Information for Patients
Indications:
The Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve, model 9600TFX, and accessories are indicated for relief of aortic stenosis in patients with symptomatic heart disease due to severe native calcific aortic stenosis who are judged by a Heart Team, including a cardiac surgeon, to be at intermediate or greater risk for open surgical therapy (i.e., predicted risk of surgical mortality ≥ 3% at 30 days, based on the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) risk score and other clinical co-morbidities unmeasured by the STS risk calculator).
The Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve, model 9600TFX, and accessories are indicated for patients with symptomatic heart disease due to failure (stenosed, insufficient, or combined) of a surgical bioprosthetic aortic or mitral valve who are judged by a heart team, including a cardiac surgeon, to be at high or greater risk for open surgical therapy (i.e., predicted risk of surgical mortality ≥ 8% at 30 days, based on the STS risk score and other clinical co-morbidities unmeasured by the STS risk calculator).
Contraindications (Who should not use):
The Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve and delivery system should not be used in patients who:
- Cannot tolerate medications that thin the blood or prevent blood clots from forming.
- Have an active infection in the heart or elsewhere.
Warnings:
- There may be an increased risk of stroke in transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures, compared to other standard treatments for aortic stenosis in the high or greater risk population.
- If an incorrect valve size for your anatomy is used, it may lead to heart injury, valve leakage, movement, or dislodgement.
- Patients should talk to their doctor if they have significant heart disease, a mitral valve device or are allergic to chromium, nickel, molybdenum, manganese, copper, silicon, and/or polymeric materials.
- The SAPIEN 3 valve may not last as long in patients whose bodies do not process calcium normally.
- During the procedure, your doctors should monitor the dye used in the body; if used in excess it could lead to kidney damage. X-ray guidance used during the procedure may cause injury to the skin, which may be painful, damaging, and long-lasting.
- Transcatheter aortic heart valve patients should take medications that thin the blood or prevent blood clots from forming, except when likely to have an adverse reaction, as determined by their physician. The Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve has not been tested for use without medications that thin the blood or prevent blood clots from forming.
Precautions:
The long-term durability of the Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve is not known at this time. Regular medical follow-up is recommended to evaluate how well a patient’s heart valve is performing. Safety, performance, and durability of the SAPIEN 3 valve has not been established for placement inside a previously implanted transcatheter valve.
The safety and effectiveness of the transcatheter heart valve is also not known for patients who have:
- An aortic heart valve that is not calcified, contains only one or two leaflets, has leaflets with large pieces of calcium that may block the vessels that supply blood to the heart or in which the main problem is that the valve leaks.
- Previous prosthetic ring in any position.
- Previous atrial septal occlude.
- A heart that does not pump well, has thickening of the heart muscle, with or without blockage, unusual ultrasound images of the heart that could represent irregularities such as a blood clot, a diseased mitral valve that is calcified or leaking, or Gorlin syndrome, a condition that affects many areas of the body and increases the risk of developing various cancers and tumors.
- Low white, red or platelet blood cell counts, or history of bleeding because the blood does not clot properly.
- Diseased, abnormal or irregularly shaped vessels leading to the heart. Vessels which are heavily diseased or too small for associated delivery devices, or a large amount of calcification at the point of entry.
- Allergies to blood-thinning medications or dye injected during the procedure.
- For a valve in valve procedure, there is a risk of leakage if the previously implanted tissue valve is not securely in place or if it is damaged. There is also the possibility that a partially detached valve leaflet from the previously implanted valve could block a blood vessel.
- Additional pre-procedure imaging will be completed to evaluate proper sizing.
Potential risks associated with the procedure include:
- Death, stroke, paralysis (loss of muscle function), permanent disability, or severe bleeding.
- Risks to the heart, including heart attack or heart failure, a heart that does not pump well, irregular heartbeat that may result in a need for a permanent pacemaker, chest pain, heart murmur, false aneurysm, recurring aortic stenosis(narrowing), too much fluid around the heart, injury to the structure of the heart.
- Risks to your lungs or breathing, including difficulty breathing, fainting, buildup of fluid in or around the lungs, weakness or inability to exercise.
- Risks involving bleeding or your blood supply, including formation of a blood clot, high or low blood pressure, limited blood supply, a decrease in red blood cells, or abnormal lab values, bleeding in the abdominal cavity, collection of blood under the skin.
- Additional risks, including life-threatening infection, dislodgement of calcified material, air embolism (air bubbles in the blood vessels), poor kidney function or failure, nerve injury, fever, allergic reaction to anesthesia or dye, reoperation, pain, infection or bleeding at incision sites, or swelling.
Additional potential risks specifically associated with the use of the heart valve include:
- Valve movement after deployment, blockage or disruption of blood flow through the heart, need for additional heart surgery and possible removal of the SAPIEN 3 valve, a blood clot that requires treatment, damage to the valve (e.g., wear, breakage, recurring aortic stenosis), nonstructural valve dysfunction (e.g., leakage, inappropriate sizing or positioning, blockage, excess tissue in growth, blood cell damage, etc.) or mechanical failure of the delivery system and/or accessories.
CAUTION: Federal (United States) law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Edwards, Edwards Lifesciences, the stylized E logo, Edwards SAPIEN, Edwards SAPIEN 3, SAPIEN, and SAPIEN 3 are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Staff and Doctor very nice and friendly . Appointment done in a very timely manner Dr took the time to answer all questions while never felling rushed. Very highly recommend.
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D johnson – Jul 11, 2019
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Great visit with Dr Levitt, he communicate well, does a very professional and thorough job during your visit/examination; while giving you all of your options. Dr Levitt was my mother's doctor and he did a such a wonderful job with her so I elected to see him as well.
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Larry E. Bowman – Jul 09, 2019
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The office staff is great, and the nurses I have had are friendly, thorough, and professional. Dr. Levitt listens to my concerns and makes sure I understand his answers. He cares about his patients.
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1Paul Schuler – Jun 11, 2019
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1Feb 26, 2019
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Very caring and makes wise decisions re your heath. Highly recommend
Dr. Levitt to anyone seeking an excellent cardiologist.
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1Glen Allen, – Feb 15, 2019
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Dr. Levitt has been taking care of our hearts in my family for the last 15+ years. He is compassionate; always takes time to explain procedures necessary; is so skilled at procedures he can do; and gives the best reccommendations for procedures he can't do. His staff is so knowledgable and always courteous. You just can't get a better cardiologist than Dr. Levitt. And his group always answers emergency calls promptly.
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1Diana Schlein in Richmond, VA – Feb 06, 2019
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I have genetic heart disease. Dr Robert Levitt has been my heart doctor for over 3 years and I couldn’t have picked a better knowledgeable, caring heart doctor. He has always listened to my concerns and I never have felt rushed on my doctors appointments. He has always found an appointment to see me when I have an issue that needs to be addressed. If I need a heart monitor or any heart tests it is done in a timely professional manner. He is a wonderful person and exceptional heart doctor.
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1Mary Heather Maybush in Henrico, VA – Jan 21, 2019
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Great doctor.
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David Fisher in Henrico, VA – Jan 12, 2019
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Just the best, knowledgeable, caring and thorough, honest and patient. A brilliant Physician.
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Richmond, VA – Oct 28, 2018
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I just Love Dr Levitt! He saved my life and for that I am forever grateful. The most upfront and understanding doctor. He takes the time to listen to you. Could not ask for a better doctor!!!
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Tammy Hall in Henrico, VA – Oct 11, 2018
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he is a thumb up doctor.
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lung chiang wu in glen allen, VA – Aug 19, 2018
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Dr. Levitt has been my cardiologist for a number of years and I value him as a physician. His care has literally been "life-saving" for me.
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Marie Teresa Dumouchelle in Richmong, VA – Aug 17, 2018
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Everyone at Dr. Levitt’s office treated me with courtesy and respect. They gave me all of the information I needed and were very efficient. I’d recommend his office to everybody.
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1Diane VanZile in VA – Jun 14, 2018
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Dr. Levitt & his staff have been extremely satisfactory in dealing with my heart issues. I highly recommend him.
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1Roma E Reuther – Jun 13, 2018
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A great Doctor. He has been my cardiologist for over 20 years and has been great. He has followed me thru several surgeries and has always been 100 % accurate.
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1David Gallagher in VA – May 30, 2018
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Great doctor.
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Apr 29, 2018
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Dr. Levitt is always thorough and when he orders a test, he explains why he is ordering the test and what the test will show. He is very cordial and makes me feel as though I'm the only patient he has to see that day. I would highly recommend Dr. Levitt to family and friends. He is an excellent doctor and does whatever is needed to get to the root of the problem and fix it.
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2Albert Wajciechowski in Virgiia – Apr 19, 2018
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DOCTOR LEVITT IS A VERY FINE AND CARING PHYSICIAN.
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2Carlisle Lee Morgan in RICHMOND, VA – Apr 06, 2018
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Excellent customer service. Doctor explained all tests results and issues. I was very confident with his opinions and explanations of tests.
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1Jan 01, 2018
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I went to Dr. Levitt initially because he had provided such excellent care for my 91 year old mother.
He listened carefully to my description of symptoms and took my concerns seriously. His careful diagnostic follow-up identified a problem that can be frequently overlooked. I felt confident in the recommendations that he made and the treatment prescribed. I would not hesitate to recommend him and his practice to any of my friends or family. In fact, I have.
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Robin in Beaverdam, VA – Aug 18, 2017
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