Dr. Prashanth Palvannan, MD

Dr. Prashanth Palvannan is a vascular surgeon who specializes in treating conditions affecting the blood vessels throughout the body. His secondary specialty in general surgery provides him with additional surgical expertise that complements his vascular practice. Dr. Palvannan earned his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and brings eight years of clinical experience to his practice.

Dr. Palvannan practices at several prestigious medical centers, including Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Hospital For Neuroscience, Tufts Medical Center, and The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, New York. He focuses on treating peripheral artery disease, which affects blood flow to the legs and arms. Dr. Palvannan also provides care for patients with varicose veins and manages complications from type 2 diabetes that affect blood circulation. His procedural expertise includes performing Doppler ultrasounds to assess blood flow, carotid artery ultrasounds to evaluate …neck vessel health, and specialized chronic wound care for patients with circulation-related healing challenges.