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Dr. Prem Shekar, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Prem Shekar, MD
4.6 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Prem Shekar, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Prem Shekar, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 58
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Prem Shekar, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Shekar graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences in 1991 and completed a residency at Bagalore University|Jipmer.Dr. Prem Shekar, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Boston, MA and has 33 years experience. Dr. Shekar currently practices at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Heart and Vascular C and are affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital. At present, Dr. Shekar received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Shekar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shekar accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Mitral Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Mitral Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Mitral Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Systolic Heart Failure
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Repair
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
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Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Dissection
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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aneurysm Repair
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Transplant
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Replacement
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft

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Locations

  1. 1 Brigham and Women's Hospital, Heart and Vascular Center
    70 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
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4.6
Based on 11 Reviews
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Aug 07, 2019
Mitral valve repair. Outstanding surgeon, kind and professional
— Aug 07, 2019
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
    1991
Medical Education

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bagalore University|Jipmer
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital|Royal College of Surgeons
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Prem Shekar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shekar's profile.

Dr. Prem Shekar, MD is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA