Dr. Aparna Prasad M.D.
Cardiologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Cardiology
111 Michigan Ave Nw Washington DC, 20010About
Dr. Aparna Prasad is a pediatric cardiologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Prasad specializes in caring for fetuses, infants, children and adolescents with cardiovascular or cardiac abnormalities. Practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the scope of conditions cared for by pediatric cardiologists is large and includes congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, rhythm disturbances and hypertension.
Education and Training
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 2006
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
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