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Dr. Kanna Posina, MD

Cardiology
4.3 (3)
Map Pin Small Alexandria, LA
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Kanna Posina, MD

Dr. Kanna Posina, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Alexandria, LA. They specialize in Cardiology, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center. Dr. Posina, completed a residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Posina an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Posina works at Rapides Cardiology and Vascular Clinic - Alexandria in Alexandria, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Hyperlipidemia, Lipid Disorders and Hypertension along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Posina's Office Locations

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    Rapides Cardiology and Vascular Clinic - Alexandria
    201 4th St Ste 2D, Alexandria, LA 71301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 389-8269

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    About Dr. Kanna Posina, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Telugu
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1942513759
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Saint Francis Hospital - The Heart Center|University Hospitals - Case Medical Center|Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Rapides Regional Medical Center

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    Dr. Kanna Posina, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Posina is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Posina works at Rapides Cardiology and Vascular Clinic - Alexandria in Alexandria, LA. View the full address on Dr. Posina’s profile.

    Dr. Posina has seen patients for Hyperlipidemia, Lipid Disorders and Hypertension, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Posina on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Posina. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Posina.

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