Nireshkumari Vivekananthan, MD
| Meet the Doctor |
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| Specialty |
Internal Medicine |
| Board Certification |
American Board of Internal Medicine |
Medical School |
Kilpauk Medical College, 1989 |
Internship/
Residency |
University Medical Center,
Internal Medicine,
2003
|
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UMC/LSUHSC,
Internal Medicine
|
| Employed at Kelsey-Seybold Since |
June 23, 2008 |
MEET THE DOCTOR
“I am a firm believer in providing patients with comprehensive, evidence-based information, which will help us work as a team. Knowledge and teamwork are the building blocks to provide the best medical care and for patients to make the right choices and decisions regarding their medical conditions.”
Dr. Vivek joined Kelsey-Seybold in September 2009 after transferring from working as an on-call physician to a full-time staff member. She cares for her patients at The Vintage and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Professional Background
After graduating from Kilpauk Medical College Hospital in Madras, India in 1989, Dr. Vivek completed her residency and internship in Internal Medicine at the Louisiana State University Health Science Center in Lafayette.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Vivek's clinical interests include preventive care and diabetes.
Publications
Dr. Vivek authored the following publications:
- Uber P.A., Mehra M.R., Vivekananthan N., Scott R.L., Park M.H. “The differential metabolic impact of tacrolimus and cyclosporine immunosuppression in black heart transplant recipients”: hyperlipidemia, hypertension and hyperglycemia.; J Heart Lung Transplant 2001 Feb 20(2): 192
Professional Associations
Dr. Vivek is a member of the American College of Physicians.
Hobbies and Special Interests
In her free time, Dr. Vivek stays active. She was an avid athlete when she was younger and represented her school district in track and basketball. Today, she stays fit with regular exercise. To relax, Dr. Vivek enjoys music, reading and traveling.
