Dr. Krishnan Challappa, MD | Elizabethtown, KY | Cardiologist

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Dr. Krishnan Challappa specializes in cardiovascular disease, bringing more than four decades of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College and completed his residency training at Maimonides Medical Center. With 42 years of dedicated service in cardiology, Dr. Challappa provides comprehensive heart care to patients throughout Kentucky. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Challappa practices at multiple locations across Kentucky, including Horse Cave, Campbellsville, Louisville, Elizabethtown, and Greensburg. His hospital affiliations include Baptist Health Hardin, Taylor Regional Hospital, Norton Audubon Hospital, and several other respected medical centers throughout the region. He focuses on treating conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol in both children and teens, and hyperlipidemia. Dr. Challappa performs essential cardiac diagnostic procedures including electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to …evaluate heart function. Patients rate him 4.8 out of 5 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.8

18 Ratings
42 years of experience
speaks English
Maimonides Medical Center
9 written reviews
3 specialties
17 areas of expertise
1 board certification
7 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

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Dr Challappa is a very good heart Doctor I am privileged to have very easy going very friendly and waiting time is short. I had a stent placed in my heart 2 years ago by Dr Challappa had no problem still don't.

March 20th, 2020

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Wonderful cardiologist, sympathetic. Caring and Knowledgable.

November 19th, 2018

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The staff and Dr. Challapa are fabulous they return a call and take care of problems quicker than any Dr. Office I have ever dealt with. I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Challapa. He is very good to talk to and doesn't talk down to you. His bedside manor is fantastic.

March 8th, 2017

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Everything was very fast no waiting also had a break between tests

September 12th, 2016

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If you want a cardiologist who is compassionate,smart and really cares for your problem then he is the doctor.my whole family goes to him

September 16th, 2012

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Excellent Cardiologist,great Knowledge,cares a lot about patients. extensive practice which speaks about his qualities

November 6th, 2011

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Very Caring,wonderful doctor,Has saved my life and also some of my family and friends.also very personable

October 12th, 2011

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knowledgable,compssionate,wonderful doctor

July 7th, 2008

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excellent,compassionate,knowledgeble cardiologist

April 4th, 2008

Dr. Krishnan Challappa

200 Cardinal Dr Ste 308Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Tel: (270) 765-5921

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Krishnan Challappa, MD	Dr. David Louis Crain, MD	Dr. Ted Holman Moore, MD	Dr. Javier Julio Arce, MD
Cardiovascular Disease	Surgery	Surgery	Cardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.8 (18 Ratings)	4.5 (26 Ratings)	4.6 (19 Ratings)	3.9 (11 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	31 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience	46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, French	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English
Elizabethtown , KY	Elizabethtown , KY	Elizabethtown , KY	Elizabethtown , KY
Med School: Bangalore Medical College	Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine	Med School: Universidad San Francisco Xavier De Chuquisaca Facultad De Medicina
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiologist
Chest Pain
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Exercise Stress Test
Heart Block
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Nuclear Stress Test
Other
Palpitations
Shortness of Breath
Unstable Angina

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Maimonides Medical Center

Medical School

Bangalore Medical CollegeGraduated in 1985

Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore IndiaGraduated in 1984

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Where is Dr. Krishnan Challappa's office located?: Dr. Krishnan Challappa's office is located at 200 Cardinal Dr Ste 308, Elizabethtown, KY, 42701.
Which hospitals is Dr. Krishnan Challappa affiliated with?: Dr. Krishnan Challappa is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, Taylor Regional Hospital, Norton Audubon Hospital, The Medical Center At Caverna, Norton Childrens Hospital, Norton Hospital, and JANE TODD CRAWFORD HOSPITAL.
What languages does Dr. Krishnan Challappa speak?: Dr. Krishnan Challappa speaks English.
Does Dr. Krishnan Challappa accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Krishnan Challappa has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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