Dr. Showri Karnam graduated from Other in 2006.
Dr. Karnam has one office in West Virginia where he specializes in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology and Vascular Surgery. Learn more.
Dr. Karnam, a cardiologist in Parkersburg, is trained to provide complete treatment for the heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Karnam may see patients for indicators of disease like breathlessness, dizziness or chest pains, among others. Heart ailments which can be identified and treated by a cardiologist can include heart failure, heart aneurysms, coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmia, angina and congenital heart defects, to name a few.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Karnam specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Karnam can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Karnam provides minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment services for conditions affecting the heart and cardiovascular system. This may include the diagnosis and treatment of enlarged heart muscles and vascular blockages, chronic or unstable angina, and congestive heart failure. In providing care, Dr. Karnam may utilize minimally-invasive catheterizations, offering easier access the heart and vascular system.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Karnam may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
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MD • 2006
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Karnam, but only those who participate in Medicare.