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Prasanna C Kumar M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

2/5(7)
3165 Myrtle Ave Granite City IL, 62040
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2/5

About

Dr. Prasanna Kumar is a cardiologist practicing in Granite City, IL. Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Mysore Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mysore- Karnataka- India 1965

Mysore Medical College and Research Institute 1965

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Heart Disease
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
  • Flu
  • Pain
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (tia)
  • Phlebitis
  • Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
  • Swelling
  • Vascular Disease

Prasanna C Kumar M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3165 Myrtle Ave

3165 Myrtle Ave -
Granite City, IL 62040
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New patients: 618-876-7500, 618-877-3066
Fax: 618-877-3060, 618-876-1817

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Patient Experience with Dr. Kumar


2.0

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Prasanna C Kumar M.D. has a rating of 2 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Cardiologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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