
Dr. Velummylum Prabaharan MD
Hospitalist
1000 Ochsner Blvd Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. Velummylum Prabaharan is a hospitalist practicing in Covington, LA. Dr. Prabaharan specializes in the comprehensive medical care of hospitalized patients. As a hospitalist, Dr. Prabaharan manages the clinical problems of hospitalized patients and the acutely ill, while working to improve the performance of the hospital. Dr. Prabaharan works in collaboration with all of the different doctors that are working with the patient. Hospitalists are involved in the diagnosis, treatment and medical procedures of patients.
Education and Training
St George',s University MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Craig Seicshnaydre M.D.1202 S. Tyler Street Covington LA 70433
- Dr. Leonard Christopher Treanor M.D.42388 Pelican Professional Park Hammond LA 70403
- Dr. Ella Unkyong Choe M.D.1000 Ochsner Blvd Covington LA 70433
- Dr. Michael Lindley M.D.15790 Paul Vega Md Dr Hammond LA 70403
- Dr. Maria Lahoud El zoghby MD1202 S TYLER ST COVINGTON LA 70433
- Dr. Randy J. Lamartiniere M.D.1000 Ochsner Blvd. Covington LA 70433
Nearest Hospitals
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTERl
1516 JEFFERSON HWY NEW ORLEANS LA 70121