Chandana Shekar, MD

Dr. Chandana Shekar specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions that affect patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from J S S Medical College and completed her residency training at the University of Connecticut Health Science. With 16 years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Shekar brings extensive knowledge to diagnosing and treating complex heart conditions. She communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Shekar practices at Portneuf Cardiology in Pocatello, Idaho. She treats patients with high blood pressure, including emergency situations where blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. Her expertise extends to pediatric hypertension, providing specialized care for children with elevated blood pressure. The procedures she performs include EKGs to monitor heart rhythm, ambulatory EKG monitoring for extended heart assessment, and stress tests to evaluate how the heart responds during physical activity.