Krishna M Tummalapalli MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
5200 Center Ave Suite 206 Pittsburgh PA, 15232About
Dr. Krishna Tummalapalli is a cardiologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Tummalapalli 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. Tummalapalli also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Kurnool Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Kurnool- Ap- India 1977
University of Health Sciences / Kurnool Medical College 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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