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Dr. Prem Shekar, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 60
Dr. Prem Shekar, MD

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

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 60
Burlington, MA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Prem Shekar, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Burlington, MA.
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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 Burlington, MA and has 35 years experience. Dr. Shekar currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Shekar has experience treating conditions like Pulmonary Insufficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Shekar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shekar accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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

Insurance Accepted

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  • United Healthcare
  • Tufts PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Preferred Blue PPO
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Cigna
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    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Aetna
  • Choice Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
    41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 744-8460
  2. 2 Brigham and Women's Hospital
    75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 732-7678
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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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.

Education
Medical Education
  • Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
    1991
Medical Education
Residency Hospital
  • Bagalore University|Jipmer
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital|Royal College of Surgeons
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, Boston, MA

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