Dr. Prabhavathi Viralam MD
Family Practitioner
3365 Burns Rd #217 Palm Beach Gardens Florida, 33410About
Prabhavathi Viralam, MD, FAAFP, is a Family Medicine Physician at Gardens Family Practice in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She received her medical degree at Kurnool Medical College in 1980 and trained at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center and Lutheran Medical Center. She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and professional member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. Dr. Viralam is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Education and Training
Kurnool Medical College
Kurnool Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Kurnool- Ap- India 1982
Kurnool Medical College 1982
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Dr. Prabhavathi Viralam MD's Expert Contributions
Should I have surgery for enlarged prostate?
Only if symptomatic READ MORE
Can a child have insomnia?
Yes, a child can have READ MORE
Do I need to take folic acid before getting pregnant?
Yes , it helps to prevent neurological disorders of baby READ MORE
How long does it take to do a chest CT scan?
45 minutes READ MORE
What is the treatment for child insomnia?
Meditation and calming mind and discuss what bothers them READ MORE
Where is the acupuncture point for migraine?
It helps few people READ MORE
Cough medicine?
No. It’s not READ MORE
When to go to urgent care for abdomen pain?
Sometimes colitis can give these symptoms. But there are multiple causes for your illness. You need to call your PCP and get tested outpatiently. If symptoms get severe, then go to ER READ MORE
Is it normal for a 4 year old to not speak clearly?
If she is par less to her age group, better to see a speech therapist READ MORE
Trouble clearing my throat?
You need check for allergies and also gastric reflux disease READ MORE
Could I have ovarian cancer?
You need to get thorough pelvic and GI exam both by Gyn and GI READ MORE
Can you fix heart artery blockage?
Yes but not 100 percent READ MORE
Struggling to eat and sleep after 24 hour flu and overuse of ibuprofen?
May be. You can take NyQuil both for cough and sleep READ MORE
Can high blood pressure cause heart attack?
Yes. When is uncontrolled and chronic READ MORE
How can I stop acid reflux at night without medication?
Give minimum 4 hours gap between eating and sleeping. Avoid alcoholic beverages and citrus drinks. Elevate head end of bed at least a foot up READ MORE
Can acupuncture cure migraines?
Some people were relieved but not everyone READ MORE
Do you need general anesthesia for a tonsillectomy?
Depends upon surgeon’s preference. Most of the time they do give general anesthesia. It can be done locally too READ MORE
Torn abdominal muscle?
RICE. Rest, ice, compression and elevation is the answer. Also get physical therapy to prevent future insults. READ MORE
Swollen lower legs?
I don’t know what medication you are taking for BP. Amlodipine can cause ankle and lower foot swelling. You also need to get venous Doppler done. READ MORE
I just did a covid home test and it came back positive?
No. Each of our immune system is different. Fortunately you are able to ward off all the bad things which Covid can do. Just keep doing whatever you are doing and avoid going out at least for ten days after Covid tests positive READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Allergic Reaction
- Pain
- Ear Wax
- Vascular Disease
Internships
- Brookhaven Memorial Hospital Medical Center
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Family Physicians, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her hard work, dedication, and supportive husband.
Hobbies / Sports
- Gym, Indian Classical Music, Grandchildren
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