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Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy, MD

Cardiology*
4.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Alexandria, LA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy, MD

Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Alexandria, LA. They specialize in Cardiology, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. They graduated from Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute India. Dr. Shivamurthy, completed a residency at University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Shivamurthy an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Shivamurthy works at Louisiana Heart Rhythm Institute in Alexandria, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Supraventricular Tachycardia and Atrial Flutter along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna 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.

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Dr. Shivamurthy's Office Locations

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    Louisiana Heart Rhythm Institute
    201 4th St Ste 3B, Alexandria, LA 71301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 443-5474
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Atrial Fibrillation
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Atrial Flutter
Orthostatic Hypotension
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Syncope
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arrhythmias
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Third Degree Heart Block
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Aortic Valve Disease
Atherosclerosis
Atypical Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Electrophysiological Study
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Heart Defects
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Granulomatosis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Idiopathic Hypotension
Infective Endocarditis
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Venous Compression
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardioversion
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Thoracentesis
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    About Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1982951398
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mount Sinai Hospital - Icahn School of Medicine|University of Texas Health Science Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of Connecticut School of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute India
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Poojita Shivamurthy, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shivamurthy is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shivamurthy has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shivamurthy works at Louisiana Heart Rhythm Institute in Alexandria, LA. View the full address on Dr. Shivamurthy’s profile.

    Dr. Shivamurthy has seen patients for Atrial Fibrillation, Supraventricular Tachycardia and Atrial Flutter, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shivamurthy on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    4 patients have reviewed Dr. Shivamurthy. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shivamurthy.

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