Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1729 Burrstone Rd. New Hartford NY, 13413Rating
5/5
About
Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a remarkable interventional cardiologist with Slocum-Dickson Medical Group in New Hartford, New York. He is committed to providing the highest quality, evidence-based, guideline-driven, patient-centered cardiovascular care to his patients. Dr. Kumar treats a variety of cardiovascular disorders including but not limited to coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, some forms of congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defects and some forms of cardiac arrhythmias. He performs a variety of coronary interventions (cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty and stenting, intravascular ultrasound, fractional flow reserve, and thrombectomy), structural cardiac interventions (percutaneous closure of ASD and PFO and balloon valvuloplasty), peripheral interventions (stenting, peripheral angioplasty, and atherectomy), as well as Interventional Cardiology procedures (echo, TEE, cardioversion, stress test, and nuclear cardiology). In addition to his work at Slocum-Dickson Medical Group, Dr. Kumar does both academic instruction and continuing medical education speaking locally, regionally, and nationally. He was a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the Southern Illinois University. He is a published author of more than ten publications and dedicates his spare time to playing tennis and yoga.
Education and Training
Madras Medical College Medical Degree 2002
Board Certification
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
Nuclear Cardiology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Does Both Academic Instruction and CME Speaking Locally, Regionally, and Nationally -
- Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Southern Illinois University -
Awards
- Received Outstanding Medical Intern Award from the Chicago Medical School
- Received the Best Outgoing Medical Student Award from Madras Medical College
- Received Multiple Gold Medals from Madras Medical College
Professional Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
- American Osteopathic Association
- Society for Cardiovascular Angiography
Fellowships
- Mayo Clinic Interventional Cardiology
- Louisiana State University Health Science Center Cardiovascular Disease
Internships
- Chicago Medical School
Fellowships
- Louisiana State University-Cardiovascular Disease; Mayo Clinic-Interventional Cardiology
Professional Society Memberships
- American Osteopathic Association, Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Counselor for the Illinois Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
Articles and Publications
- Published more than 10 Publications
What do you attribute your success to?
His Passion for the Field
Hobbies / Sports
- Tennis
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Cardiovascular Intervention, Circulation, Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar, MD, FACC, FSCAI's Practice location
Slocum-Dickson Medical Group
1729 Burrstone Rd. -New Hartford, NY 13413Get Direction
Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar, MD, FACC, FSCAI's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Venkatesh Kumar
Media Releases
Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar, who serves patients in New Hartford, New York.
Prasanna Venkatesh Kumar, MD, FACC, FSCAI, formerly of Prairie Cardiovascular in Illinois is now an Interventional Cardiologist at Slocum Dickson Medical Group in New Hartford, New York.
Dr. Kumar has been recognized by his schools for his outstanding achievements as a medical student, during his extensive education in multiple areas of cardiology.
Dr. Kumar is very dedicated and passionate about his field of medicine; having multiple board certifications and having two fellowships to prestigious academies.
Dr. Kumar treats a variety of cardiovascular disorders including but not limited to coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease, some forms of congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defects and some forms of cardiac arrhythmias. A variety of Interventional Cardiology procedures echo, TEE, cardioversion, stress test, nuclear cardiology
With only 5 years in practice, Dr. Kumar is an intricate part of the cardiac care team at Slocum Dickson and is bound for success in the future.
Recommended Articles
![]()
What Is Nicotine?IntroductionNicotine is an alkaloid stimulant that comes from the nightshade family of plants, particularly from the leaves of tobacco. The type of nicotine found in tobacco plants is called Nicotiana tabacum. Nicotine can also be synthetically produced. Thousands of chemicals are contained in...
![]()
What to Know Before Taking Triamterene-HydrochlorothiazideWhat is triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide?Triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide is a water pill or diuretic used for the treatment of edema (fluid retention) and high blood pressure. This medication is usually prescribed to patients who have low amounts of potassium in the body or individuals who are at an...
![]()
What are the Causes of Heart Failure?Heart failure refers to the condition where the organ fails to pump enough blood to different parts of the body to meet the demand. The disease refers to the weak pumping power of heart. In this condition, the rate of flow of blood through the heart is slow and the pressure increases. In most cases,...
![]()
Diagnosing Heart PalpitationsWhat are heart palpitations?Heart palpitations are when you start feeling your own heart beating. You will feel as if your heart is beating too fast, slow, forcefully, or irregularly. You will feel as if you missed a beat. The frequency and severity of heart palpitations will vary from one person to...
![]()
What Is an Arrhythmia?An arrhythmia is the violations of the frequency, rhythm, and sequence of heart contractions.Why do arrythmias occur?...
- Who Should You Call if You Have a Congestive Heart Failure?
Congestive heart failure does not indicate that your heart has stopped working; instead what it indicates is that your heart is pumping blood at a slower rate than normal. Because the blood moves through the heart and the body at a much slower rate, the pressure in the heart builds up. Hence, the...
Nearest Hospitals
FAXTON-ST LUKE'S HEALTHCAREl
1656 CHAMPLIN AVENUE UTICA NY 13503ST ELIZABETH MEDICAL CENTERl
2209 GENESEE STREET UTICA NY 13501