Prathap G Chandran MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2828 1st Ave Suite 304 Huntington WV, 25702About
Dr. Prathap Chandran is a cardiologist practicing in Huntington, WV. Dr. Chandran specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Chandran also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Med Coll, Univ Of Kerala, Trivandrum, Kerala, India 1963
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1975
Medical College Thiruvananthapuram 1963
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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