Lakshminarayan Yerra MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1501 Kings Hwy Shreveport LA, 71103About
Dr. Lakshminarayan Yerra is a cardiologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Yerra 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. Yerra also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
University of Delhi / Maulana Azad Medical College 1989
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
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