4.6
9 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur treats cardiac arrhythmia, chest wall pain, and chronic kidney disease, and performs electrocardiograms, exercise stress tests, and contrast echocardiography. He has practiced cardiology for 39 years and is affiliated with Saint Lukes Miners Campus.
Dr. Ponnathpur trained at Bangalore University and completed residencies and fellowships at the Medical University of South Carolina and Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, among others. He sees patients in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and speaks English, Hindi, and Kannada. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Ponnathpur 4.56 out of 5.
Dr. Ponnathpur trained at Bangalore University and completed residencies and fellowships at the Medical University of South Carolina and Medical College of Virginia Hospitals, among others. He sees patients in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, and speaks English, Hindi, and Kannada. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Ponnathpur 4.56 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 39 years of experience
- 35 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Hindi, Kannada
- Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
- 3 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 12 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
St. Luke's Cardiology Associates - East Stroudsburg
235 E Brown St Ste 302East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Tel: (272) 212-4000
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur, MD | Dr. Anthony George Luizza, MD | Dr. Archana Kodali, MD | Dr. Samuel Ross Giamber |
| Cardiology | Cardiology | Internal Medicine | Cardiology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 39 Years of Experience | 20 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 60 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Hindi, Kannada | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| East Stroudsburg , PA | Bethlehem , PA | Easton , PA | Bethlehem , PA |
| Med School: Bangalore University | Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | Med School: Dr P S I Medical College | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur
Medical Specialties
Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals in 1999 and Medical University of South Carolina in 1994.
Residency
Completed their residency at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1996, Command Hospital Air Force in 1992, and Bowring And Lady Curzon Hospital in 1988.
Medical School
Graduated from Bangalore University in 1992 and Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences in 1987.
NPI Number
Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur's NPI number is 1588608103.
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- Vidyashankar Ponnathpur speaks English, Hindi, and Kannada.
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- Vidyashankar Ponnathpur is affiliated with Saint Lukes Miners Campus.
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