Pritam Polkampally
Pritam Polkampally, MD received his medical degree from India’s premier medical school, Armed Forces Medical College in Pune, India after receiving the ‘Dean’s Commendation’ for each year of his medical school training. Following graduation, he completed his Internal Medicine residency at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Polkampally distinguished himself during his residency training and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He also served as a chief medical resident and was awarded the “Outstanding Senior Resident of the Year” award in recognition of his hard work and dedication towards improving the health of his patients.
After completing his Internal Medicine residency, Dr. Polkampally worked as an academic hospitalist at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Richmond, Virginia. He collaborated extensively with the Division of Cardiology and co-authored 9 papers in peer reviewed journals and 3 book chapters. In addition, he was also a co-investigator on two institutional research projects at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Following his experience as an academic hospitalist at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Dr. Polkampally was awarded the “Intramural Research Training Fellowship” in advanced cardiovascular imaging at the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland. He then completed a fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology from Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia.
His academic, clinical and research interests include prevention, early diagnosis and management of coronary and peripheral artery disease using advanced cardiovascular imaging and non-invasive as well as minimally invasive interventional strategies. He also specializes in management of varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency and uses a step-wise approach encompassing conservative and minimally invasive strategies.
Dr. Polkampally is a member of the American College of Cardiology and The Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiovascular Computed Tomography. He was voted a Top Doctor by Georgia Trend Magazine in 2020 and 2021. His experience and training has uniquely prepared him to provide a high level of care to the patients at Atlanta Heart Associates.
When not working, Dr. Polkampally enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys watching football and plays tennis and soccer.
Dr. Polkampally is currently accepting patients at our Mcdonough location.
Interventional Cardiologist
Credentials: M.D., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I.
Locations: Mcdonough
Testimonials
My visit was very pleasant. He was very nice and friendly. My overall experience was wonderful.
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I am pain free for first time in years. The ablation has changed my life. Thank you
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He is a true professional who is kind and beyond a great doctor. From the first office visit through the three procedures, he explained and gently talked to me every step of the way.
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He explained not only the medical condition, but the science behind how the medical condition affects body functions.
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All my heart issues and vein concerns are in great hands at this office.
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Always have good experience with this dr.
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He spoke to me nicely and I had no problems to understand him.
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Dr. Polkampally is very caring and willing to listen.
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This guy knows his stuff he has me back on track
Posted by:Dr. Polkampally's Patient
Thank you doctor for saving my life on Oct 27, 2019. And thank you for spending quality time with my family to explain the operation as well as to answer their questions.
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