3.3
6 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Shakuntala Advani is a cardiovascular disease specialist with expertise in internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center. With over four decades of medical practice, Dr. Advani brings extensive experience to her cardiology work. She is fluent in Spanish and Arabic.
Dr. Advani is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center West Lakes and practices at multiple locations in West Des Moines and Des Moines. She specializes in managing high blood pressure, including emergency situations requiring immediate care. Her expertise includes advanced heart imaging techniques such as contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms, along with electrocardiogram testing. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.3 on Vitals.
Dr. Advani is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center West Lakes and practices at multiple locations in West Des Moines and Des Moines. She specializes in managing high blood pressure, including emergency situations requiring immediate care. Her expertise includes advanced heart imaging techniques such as contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms, along with electrocardiogram testing. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.3 on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 42 years of experience
- 56 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Arabic
- Montefiore Medical Center
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Flexible scheduling
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Office Locations
Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani has 3 locationsIowa Heart Center West Des Moines
5880 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266 Tel: (515) 633-3600
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. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani, MD | Dr. Catherine Crall | Dr. Mark David Ravreby | Dr. William Benjamin Johnson |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Internal Medicine | Internal Medicine | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 42 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience | 78 Years of Experience | 46 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 | Speaks Spanish, Arabic |
| West Des Moines , IA | Dubuque , IA | Des Moines , IA | Ottumwa , IA |
| Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | Med School: University Of Iowa | Med School: University of Iowa | Med School: University Of Iowa |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani
Medical Specialties
Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
42 Years Experience
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Montefiore Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California in 1984.
NPI Number
Dr. Advani's NPI number is 1861473316.
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- Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center West Lakes.
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