Dr. Shantha R Kannan MD
Internist
1504 Spring Hill Ave Mobile AL, 36604About
Dr. Shantha Kannan is an internist practicing in Mobile, AL. Dr. Kannan specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Kannan provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Coimbatore Medical College 1977
Madras Medical College
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Diabetes
- Hearing Loss
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Pain
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea (osa)
- Vascular Disease
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