4.6
9 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
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.
Read More Read less 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
- 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
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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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Interventional Cardiology | Critical Care Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 39 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | 49 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, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, English |
| East Stroudsburg , PA | Milford , PA | Cedar Knolls , NJ | Bradford , PA |
| Med School: Bangalore University | Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School | Med School: Dr D Y Patil Medical College | Med School: University Of Minnesota Medical School |
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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 R Ponnathpur speaks Hindi, English, and Kannada.
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- Vidyashankar R Ponnathpur is affiliated with Saint Lukes Miners Campus.
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