Shakuntala V Advani M.D.?
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Shakuntala V Advani M.D., Cardiologist
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Shakuntala V Advani M.D.

Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease

3/5(12)
5880 University Ave West Des Moines IA, 50266
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Shakuntala Advani is a cardiologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Advani 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. Advani also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.

Education and Training

Univ of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1984

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California 1984

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 34 years of experience

Treatments

  • Heart Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Stroke
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
  • Pain
  • Vascular Disease

Shakuntala V Advani M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 5880 University Ave

5880 University Ave -
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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New patients: 515-235-5000, 515-288-0840

5880 UNIVERSITY AVE STE 102 -
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
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New patients: 515-633-3600
Fax: 515-288-0840

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Patient Experience with Dr. Advani


3.0

Based on 12 reviews

Shakuntala V Advani M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 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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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-DES MOINESl

1111 6TH AVE DES MOINES IA 50314

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BROADLAWNS MEDICAL CENTERl

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Turn right onto 59th Place 266 ft
Turn right onto University Avenue 3112 ft
Take the ramp on the left towards I-35 south 1562 ft
Merge left onto I 80 3042 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I-235 east: West Des Moines 2139 ft
Merge left onto I 235 6.7 mi
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