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Dr. Poonam Thankavel, MD

Pediatric Cardiology* Age 45
Dr. Poonam Thankavel, MD

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Dr. Poonam Thankavel, MD is a Pediatric Cardiology Specialist in Dallas, TX.
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Dr. Poonam Thankavel, MD

Pediatric Cardiology* Age 45
Dallas, TX
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Poonam Thankavel, MD is a Pediatric Cardiology Specialist in Dallas, TX.

About

Dr. Poonam Thankavel, MD is a Pediatric Cardiology Specialist in Dallas, TX and has 20 years experience. They graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2004 and completed a residency at University of South Florida College of Medicine, Pediatrics.They currently practice at Medical City Children's Cardiology Specialists and are affiliated with Medical City Dallas. Dr. Thankavel has experience treating conditions like Congenital Heart Defects, Septal Defect and Coronary Vessel Malformation among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Thankavel also speaks Hindi, Portuguese and Spanish. Dr. Thankavel is board certified in Pediatric Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Congenital Heart Defects
Septal Defect
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Congenital Heart Defects
Septal Defect
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Congenital Heart Defects
Septal Defect
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Chest Pain
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Ventricular Septal Defect
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Endocarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Ankle Disorders
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Ectasia
Arrhythmias
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ebstein's Anomaly
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Palpitations
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Infective Endocarditis
Kawasaki Disease
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Neonatal Bradycardia
Neonatal Tachycardia
Newborn Hypoxemia
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Pompe Disease
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Subacute Endocarditis
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systemic Vasculitis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Third Degree Heart Block
Transposition of Great Arteries
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Truncus Arteriosus
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Nuclear Stress Testing
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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    Preferred PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Medical City Children's Cardiology Specialists
    7777 Forest Ln Ste A337, Dallas, TX 75230
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Poonam Thankavel, MD is a pediatric cardiology specialist in Dallas, TX and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2004. She specializes in Pediatric Cardiology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Hindi
Portuguese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. George's University School of Medicine
    2004
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Cardiology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of South Florida College of Medicine, Pediatrics
    2005
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of South Florida College of Medicine, Pediatrics
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • UT Southwestern - Children's Medical Center, Pediatric Cardiology
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Poonam Thankavel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Thankavel's profile.

Dr. Thankavel frequently treats the following conditions: Congenital Heart Defects, Septal Defect and Coronary Vessel Malformation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Poonam Thankavel, MD is affiliated with Medical City Dallas.

Yes, Dr. Poonam Thankavel, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Cardiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Medical City Dallas

    7777 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX