Summary

Dr. Palvannanathan Ganesan is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and pulmonology with over four decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Stanley Medical College at Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in Madras, India, and completed his internal medicine residency at Hennepin County Medical Center. Dr. Ganesan further specialized through a pulmonary critical care medicine fellowship at Creighton University School of Medicine. He maintains certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and provides care in English.

Dr. Ganesan practices at Methodist Physicians Clinic in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and holds an affiliation with Nebraska Medical Center. His expertise focuses on diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea in both adults and children. He performs comprehensive sleep studies and pulmonary function testing to evaluate breathing problems during sleep and wake periods. Patients rate Dr. Ganesan 4.3 out of 5 stars for his thorough approach to respiratory and sleep medicine care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 41 years of experience
  • 61 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Methodist Physicians Clinic (1 Edmundson Place)

1 Edmundson PlCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
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

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Palvannanathan Ganesan, MDDr. Sana WaheedDr. Emily G BowenDr. Lan Uyen Ba Tran
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineOther
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
41 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Council Bluffs , IAOMAHA , NEBoys Town , NEOmaha , NE
Med School: Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine Med School: Creighton University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Palvannanathan Ganesan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AARP - PPO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter - PPO
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Centivo - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule - PPO
  • Health Net - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medica
  • Medica - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Oscar Health Insurance - PPO
  • Physicians Mutual
  • PreferredOne
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Palvannanathan Ganesan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Palvannanathan Ganesan has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Asthma
  • Pulmonology

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

Palvannanathan Ganesan holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India in 1985.

NPI Number

Palvannanathan Ganesan's NPI number is 1891716718.

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Palvannanathan Ganesan's office is located at 1 Edmundson Pl, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503.
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