Summary

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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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 42 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Maimonides Medical Center
  • 9 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 7 hospital affiliations
  • 9 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Krishnan K Challappa has 9 locations

The Medical Center At Caverna

1501 S Dixie StHorse Cave, KY 42749
Mon7:00 am - 4:15 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:15 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:15 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:15 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:15 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Baptist Health Medical Group Cardiology

101 WINSTON WAY STE 100CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY 42718
Mon7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tue7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Wed7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Thu7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Fri7:30 am - 3:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Norton Audubon Hospital

1 Audubon Plaza DrLouisville, KY 40217

Taylor Regional Hospital

1700 Old Lebanon RdCampbellsville, KY 42718

Norton Hospital

200 E Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40202

Baptist Health Hardin

913 N Dixie AveElizabethtown, KY 42701

Norton Childrens Hospital

231 E Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40202

Baptist Health System Kentucky

1324 Woodland Drive, Suite AElizabethtown, KY 42701

Jane Todd Crawford Hospital

290 Industrial Park RdGreensburg, KY 42743

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4.8 
42 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Horse Cave , KYBowling Green , KYMiami , FLGlasgow , KY
Med School: Bangalore Medical College Med School: Aga Khan University Medical College Med School: University Of Ilorin College Of Health Sciences Med School: Deccan College Of Med Science Osmania University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Krishnan K Challappa

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Krishnan K Challappa has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Krishnan K Challappa has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Cardiac Ultrasound
  • 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
  • Palpitations
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
What languages does Dr. Krishnan Challappa speak?
Dr. Krishnan Challappa speaks English.
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