Rupa Puttappa MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
6624 Fannin St Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Rupa Puttappa is a cardiologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Puttappa 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. Puttappa also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore Univ, Bangalore, Karnataka, India 1993
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 1993
Provider Details
Treatments
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Heart Disease
- Breast Cancer
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Inguinal Hernia
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Catholic Medical Centers of Brooklyn and Queens 2002
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