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Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy, MD
Cardiology*
Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy, MD
Alexandria, LA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy, MD works in Alexandria, LA as
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Offers Telehealth
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Locations
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Louisiana Heart Rhythm Institute201 4th St Ste 3B, Alexandria, LA 71301Monday08:00 - 17:00Tuesday08:00 - 17:00Wednesday08:00 - 17:00Thursday08:00 - 17:00Friday08:00 - 17:00
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Patient Reviews
Aug 20, 2023
Wonderful specialist. Very professional and dedicated to her patients. She and her staff treat me as if I am their only patient w complete attention to me. Both staff and physician are caring. I am very confident in Dr Shivamurthy.
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About Me
Specialties*
Cardiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Education
Education
Medical Education
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Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute India
2010
Board Certifications
Board Certifications
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Residency
Residency Hospital
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University of Connecticut School of Medicine
2015
Fellowship
Fellowship Hospital
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Mount Sinai Hospital - Icahn School of Medicine|University of Texas Health Science Center
2020
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Dr. Shivamurthy accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Shivamurthy's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Shivamurthy's office is located at 201 4th St Ste 3B Alexandria, LA 71301.
Dr. Shivamurthy frequently sees patients for
Dr. Shivamurthy has a star rating of 4.0/5 and has been reviewed 4 times.
Dr. Shivamurthy is board certified in
Dr. Shivamurthy has been practicing as a Cardiology Specialist for 14 years.
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