Siva Prasad Sontineni M.D.
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1 Edmundson Pl Suite 306 Council Bluffs IA, 51503About
Dr. Siva Sontineni is a cardiologist practicing in Council Bluffs, IA. Dr. Sontineni specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Sontineni also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Osmania Medical College, Ntr University of Health Sciences,Hyderabad, India 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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- Creighton University Medical School 2011
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