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.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 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

Office Locations

Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani has 3 locations

Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines

5880 University AveWest Des Moines, IA 50266
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

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

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Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani, MDDr. Laura Elizabeth Roan, MDDr. Terrance O Kurtz, DODr. Nicholas Eugene Demuro, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseEmergency MedicineInfectious DiseaseAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.3 
42 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Arabic Speaks Spanish, English
West Des Moines , IACovington , LADes Moines , IADes Moines , IA
Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans Med School: Des Moines University Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • AARP - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Golden Rule - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicare
  • HealthPartners - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthPartners - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MediGold - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Principal Financial Group
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • WPS Health Plan
  • WPS Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shakuntala Vasdev Advani has the following 13 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Montefiore Medical Center

Medical School

Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern CaliforniaGraduated in 1984

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Shakuntala Advani speak?
Dr. Shakuntala Advani speaks Spanish and Arabic.
Where is Dr. Shakuntala Advani's office located?
Dr. Shakuntala Advani's office is located at 5880 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA, 50266.
Does Dr. Shakuntala Advani accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Shakuntala Advani has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shakuntala Advani?
You can find contact information for Dr. Shakuntala Advani here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shakuntala Advani affiliated with?
Dr. Shakuntala Advani is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center West Lakes.

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