Radhika Nandur Bukkapatnam M.D.
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
8110 Laguna Blvd Elk Grove CA, 95758About
Dr. Radhika Bukkapatnam is a cardiologist practicing in Elk Grove, CA. Dr. Bukkapatnam 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. Bukkapatnam also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Health Sciences Antigua School of Medicine 1997
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Pain
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