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Dr. Prem Shekar MD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Dr. Prem Shekar MD

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

4/5(12)
75 Francis Street Bwh Cardiac Surgery Boston MA, 02115
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4/5

About

Dr. Prem Shekar is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Shekar specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Shekar typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.

Education and Training

Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore Univ, Bangalore, Karnataka, India MD

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 1990

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 26 years of experience

Treatments

  • Heart Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease (cad)

Dr. Prem Shekar MD's Practice location

Prem Shekar, MD

75 Francis Street Bwh Cardiac Surgery -
Boston, MA 02115
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New patients: 617-732-5500

41 MALL RD -
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
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New patients: 781-744-8000

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