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5 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Ganga Prabhakar is a thoracic surgeon with 46 years of experience treating conditions affecting the chest, lungs, and heart. He earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College and has dedicated nearly five decades to helping patients with complex surgical needs. Dr. Prabhakar is fluent in Spanish and Arabic, allowing him to communicate directly with patients from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Prabhakar practices at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and sees patients at the Iowa Heart Center Laurel MercyOne Campus in Des Moines, Iowa. He specializes in treating pulmonary nodules and coronary artery disease, including heart conditions that specifically affect women. His expertise includes performing chest imaging procedures such as fluoroscopy and CT scans to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions. Patients have rated Dr. Prabhakar 5.0 out of 5 stars for his care.
Dr. Prabhakar practices at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and sees patients at the Iowa Heart Center Laurel MercyOne Campus in Des Moines, Iowa. He specializes in treating pulmonary nodules and coronary artery disease, including heart conditions that specifically affect women. His expertise includes performing chest imaging procedures such as fluoroscopy and CT scans to help diagnose and monitor patient conditions. Patients have rated Dr. Prabhakar 5.0 out of 5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts
- 46 years of experience
- 46 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Arabic
- Madras Medical College
- 3 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
Iowa Heart Center Laurel Mercy One Campus
411 Laurel St Ste A250Des Moines, IA 50314 Tel: (515) 235-5000
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Ganga Prabhakar, MD | Dr. David Kum Wah Chew, MD | Dr. Jose Roberto M Borromeo, MD | Dr. Kevin Krishna Birusingh, MD |
| Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Vascular Surgery | Urology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 46 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Arabic | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Des Moines , IA | South Bend , IN | West Des Moines , IA | Clive , IA |
| Med School: Madras Medical College | Med School: Yong Loo Lin School Of Medicine National University Of Singapore | Med School: University Of The Philippines Manila College Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Iowa |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ganga Prabhakar
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ganga Prabhakar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ganga Prabhakar has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
46 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Iowa, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Madras Medical CollegeGraduated in 1982
Coimbatore Medical CollegeGraduated in 1980
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- Dr. Ganga Prabhakar is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center.
- Where is Dr. Ganga Prabhakar's office located?
- Dr. Ganga Prabhakar's office is located at 411 Laurel St Ste A250, Des Moines, IA, 50314.
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