Vivek J Bhaktaram MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
8121 National Ave Suite 200 Oklahoma City OK, 73110About
Dr. Vivek Bhaktaram is a cardiologist practicing in Oklahoma City, OK. Dr. Bhaktaram 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. Bhaktaram also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Kasturba Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mangalore- Karnataka- India 1984
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1985
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
Kasturba Medical College Manipal 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- High Cholesterol
- Heart Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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