Dr. Vikram Rathnam Palanivel, MD, PhD
At a glance
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Aetna, Cigna · See all
Medical school listed
Medical school listed as University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · See training
3 board certifications listed
Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, +1 more · See credentials
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Specialty
Cardiologist
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Treatments & procedures
- Abnormal coronary angiography
- Long QT Syndrome
- Aortic valve disorder
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Aortic valve stenosis
- Urinary Tract Infection (Uti)
- Arteriosclerosis
- Insomnia Treatment
- Atherosclerosis
- Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
- Coronary artery disease (CAD)
- Stroke Risk Reduction
- Heart attack
- High Calcium Heart Score
- Heart Attack Risk Reduction
- Ischemic chest pain
- CardioMEMS Device
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Abnormal Echocardiogram
- Cardiac catheterization
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Georgetown UniversityUndergraduate · Biology · BS · Completed 2003
- University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineMedical school · Medical School
- University of PennsylvaniaGraduate school · Immunology · PhD · Completed 2010
- NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical CenterResidency · Residency
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship · Fellowship
Board certifications
- Internal Medicine, Interventional CardiologyCertification
- Cardiovascular DiseaseCertification · Certified 2018
- Internal MedicineCertification · Certified 2013
About
Dr. Vikram Rathnam Palanivel is a cardiologist in Philadelphia who cares for patients with a range of heart and blood vessel conditions. His listed areas include coronary artery disease, heart attack risk reduction, valvular disease, ischemic chest pain, abnormal echocardiograms, and cardiac catheterization. He earned a BS in Biology from Georgetown University, an MD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and a PhD in Immunology from the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology and speaks English.
- Languages spoken
- English
- NPI
- 1629395660
- Primary taxonomy
- 207RC0000X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Palanivel’s specialty?
He is a cardiologist, with listed certifications in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, and interventional cardiology.
What heart conditions or procedures are listed for Dr. Palanivel?
Listed areas include coronary artery disease, aortic valve stenosis, cardiomyopathy, ischemic chest pain, abnormal echocardiogram findings, and cardiac catheterization.
Where does Dr. Palanivel practice?
He practices in Philadelphia, PA, at 3400 Civic Center Blvd, 2 East.
What training and languages are listed for Dr. Palanivel?
He earned a BS from Georgetown University, an MD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, and a PhD in Immunology from the University of Pennsylvania. He speaks English.