Summary

Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur is a cardiologist who specializes in cardiovascular disease. He earned his medical degree from Bangalore University and completed multiple residencies and fellowships to develop his expertise in heart care. His training includes residencies at Command Hospital Air Force and Bowring And Lady Curzon Hospital, along with fellowships at Medical University of South Carolina and Medical College of Virginia Hospitals. With nearly four decades of practice, Dr. Ponnathpur brings extensive experience to his patients. He speaks Hindi, English, and Kannada.

Dr. Ponnathpur practices at Saint Lukes Miners Campus and sees patients in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and manages blood pressure conditions including severe high blood pressure emergencies. His diagnostic expertise includes performing heart tests such as electrocardiograms to check heart rhythm and specialized ultrasounds to evaluate heart function. Patients rate him 4.6 out of 5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 39 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Hindi, English, Kannada
  • Medical College of Virginia Hospitals
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

St. Luke's Cardiology Associates - East Stroudsburg

235 E Brown St Ste 302East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
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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Cardiovascular DiseaseInternal MedicineCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
39 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Hindi, English, Kannada Speaks English Speaks English
East Stroudsburg , PAPhillipsburg , NJBethlehem , PABrodheadsville , PA
Med School: Bangalore University Med School: King Edward Medical University Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Keystone First
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur has the following 12 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Medical College of Virginia Hospitals1999
Medical University of South Carolina1994

Residency

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine1996
Command Hospital Air Force1992
Bowring And Lady Curzon Hospital1988

Medical School

Bangalore UniversityGraduated in 1992
Vijayanagara Institute of Medical SciencesGraduated in 1987

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur speak?
Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur speaks Hindi, English, and Kannada.
Does Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur?
You can find contact information for Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur affiliated with?
Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur is affiliated with Saint Lukes Miners Campus.
Does Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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