Venkata S Vedam M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
2701 W 68th St 3rd Fl Chicago IL, 60629About
Dr. Venkata Vedam, MD is one of the country's most highly ranked doctors, specializing in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. MD Vedam currently practices medicine at Chicago, Illinois. Dr. ...
Education and Training
Andhra Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Visakhapatnam- Ap- India 1961
Andhra Medical College 1960
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Cardiology
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