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  • Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine
  • 44 years of experience
  • Sentara Cardiology Specialists 713 Volvo Pkwy Ste 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320
  • (757) 282-4150

Brief Intro

Dr. Kakani received his medical degree from Rangaraya Medical College in Andhra Pradesh, India in 1981. He was a Postdoctoral Associate in research at The Rockefeller University in New York, New York, after which he completed his training in Internal Medicine, as well as his fellowship in Cardiology, at Catholic Medical Center in Jamaica, New York. Dr. Kakani also completed a fellowship in Critical Care at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York before coming to the Hampton Roads area in 1995. Dr. Kakani is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and is Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Dr. Kakani’s primary areas of interest include all aspects of cardiology, with special emphasis on non-invasive cardiology, to include echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac CT.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Catholic Medical Center Of Brooklyn & Queens

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Rangaraya Medical College - 1981

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Sentara Cardiology Specialists
  • 713 Volvo Pkwy Ste 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320
  • Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
  • Angina Pectoris
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Aortic Regurgitation
  • Aortic Valvular Disease
  • Pericarditis
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Mitral Valvular Disease
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Conduction Disorders
  • Hypertension (HTN)
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Procedures Performed

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedures
  • Cardiac Stress Test
  • Cardioversion
  • Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedures
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • WPS Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Piedmont Community Health Plan
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • 1199SEIU
  • Wellcare
  • Medicare
  • Assurant Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • EmblemHealth
  • Optima Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CHAMPVA
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Priority Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • APWU
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Empire Plan
  • Transamerica
  • UnitedHealthcare
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