
Prasad V Kandula, MD
Cardiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult: 18-64
- Older adult: 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
- HSHS Holy Family Hospital
- HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese
- HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Highland
About Prasad V Kandula
About The Provider
Dr. Prasad V.N. Kandula is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in invasive and general cardiovascular care and has been serving the Belleville/Southern Illinois community for over 25 years. With decades of experience, Dr. Kandula provides exceptional patient care rooted in respect, compassion, and honesty. He believes that every patient deserves to be listened to carefully and treated as a partner in their own health journey. Dr. Kandula takes time to explain diagnoses and treatment options clearly, ensuring that patients are fully informed and involved in every decision regarding their care.
His approach to medicine is both personal and reassuring, aiming to make each patient feel comfortable and supported throughout their treatment. Dr. Kandula finds great fulfillment in cardiology, as it allows him to help people live longer, healthier lives by focusing on heart health. He views his role as a cardiologist as a unique blend of science, skill, and compassion, which enables him to make a meaningful difference in the lives of his patients every day.
Patients often praise Dr. Kandula for his attentive listening, thoroughness, and genuine concern for their well-being. He is committed to building trusting relationships and delivering care that is not only effective but also tailored to everyone’s needs, making his practice both challenging and deeply rewarding.
Locations
- 3 Saint Elizabeth Boulevard, Suite 1800, O Fallon, IL 62269
- Get Directions
- phone: 618-233-6044
- fax: 618-233-5195
- 1188 South State Route 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025
- Get Directions
- phone: 618-233-6044
- fax: 618-692-5901
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: University of Wisconsin - Madison Hospital and Clinics, Interventional Cardiology, 1998
- Fellowship: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Cardiovascular Disease, 1997
- Residency: Rush University Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1993
- Graduate School: Univ of IA Hospitals and Clinics, Enrollment Only, 1990
- Medical Education: NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada Guntur Medical College, MD, 1985
Board Certifications
- -: Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, 2018
- Interventional Cardiology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1999
- Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1997
Insurance
- AETNA BETTER HEALTH
- AETNA/COVENTRY
- AMBETTER
- BCBSIL HMOI (SITE 351) via SIHCA
- BCBSIL PPO
- CIGNA
- CLEAR SPRING HEALTH
- COMMUNITY PARTNERS HEALTH PLANS
- CONSOCIATE CARE
- CURRENT HEALTH SOLUTIONS
- ESSENCE
- HEALTHLINK
- HUMANA
- MEDICA
- MEDICAID
- MEDICARE
- MEDICARE RAILROAD
- MO PUBLIC AID
- MOLINA
- MULTIPLAN PHCS SAVILITY
- NAPHCARE
- OPTUM UHC VA CCN
- UHC
- WEXFORD/CENTURION
- ZELIS/HFN