Karen L Mahakian MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1801 N Senate Blvd Mpc-2 Ste. 300 Indianapolis IN, 46202About
Dr. Karen Mahakian is a cardiologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Mahakian 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. Mahakian also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Univ of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl 1982
UniversitÈ Notre Dame d'HaÔti FacultÈ de MÈdecine 1978
University of Central Florida College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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