Summary

Dr. Joseph Kannam specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, bringing 37 years of experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine and completed residency training at Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Kannam speaks both Spanish and Russian, helping them connect with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Kannam practices at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital locations in Needham and Milton, with offices in Needham and Boston, Massachusetts. They focus on treating coronary artery disease, including specialized care for women with heart conditions, and managing reduced blood flow to the heart muscle. Common procedures in their practice include electrocardiograms to monitor heart rhythm, contrast echocardiography for detailed heart imaging, and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate Dr. Kannam 4.6 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 37 years of experience
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Russian
  • Beth Israel Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Joseph Peter Kannam has 4 locations

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham Anticoagulation Clinic

148 Chestnut StNeedham, MA 02492
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Beth Israel Deaconess Cardiovascular Services

330 Brookline Ave Fl 7Boston, MA 02215
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Joseph Peter Kannam

330 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215

CVI - Cardiovascular Clinic

330 Brookline Avenue Shapiro 7Boston, MA 02215

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Dr. Joseph Peter Kannam, MDDr. Dana Weisshaar, MDDr. Robert John Macmillan, MDDr. Mary Ann Valliere, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseasePreventative MedicineInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
37 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks English
Needham , MACambridge , MAQuincy , MAWorcester , MA
Med School: BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University of Toledo Medical School Med School: Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna Scuola Di Medicina E Chirurgia Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Peter Kannam

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - HMO-POS
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CBA Blue
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - HMO-POS
  • Cigna - POS
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - HMO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care - HMO
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Priority Health
  • SAMBA
  • Senior Whole Health
  • Senior Whole Health - HMO
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Trusted Health Plan - HMO
  • Trusted Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Trusted Health Plan - PPO
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • Tufts Health Plan - HMO
  • Tufts Health Plan - HMO-POS
  • Tufts Health Plan - POS
  • Tufts Health Plan - PPO
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Well Sense Health Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Peter Kannam has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Peter Kannam has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Beth Israel Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Kannam's NPI number is 1992742779.

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Dr. Joseph Kannam is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Needham and Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Milton.

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