Certification: Cardiovascular Disease

Medical Association Memberships: Pierce County Medical Society, Washington State Medical Association

Practice Philosophy: Heart disease is the number one killer of women. My goal is to improve women’s cardiovascular health and quality of life and help them develop healthy practices.

Professional School: Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India

Residency: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Fellowship: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Special Interests: Prevention Services

Uma Krishnan, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist and is the medical director of cardiac rehabilitation services. She offers comprehensive cardiologic care, with a special focus on gender-specific treatment. Additionally, she provides educational outreach as a part of her interest in prevention services. Away from work, hiking and gardening are two of her favorite outdoor activities.

The services Dr. Krishnan provides include:

• Exercise treadmill tests
• Nuclear stress tests
• Echocardiograms
• Stress echocardiograms
• Certified to interpret cardiac CTAs
• Cardiac catheterization
• Educational talks and outreach

Dr. Krishnan's MultiCare Vitals Blog Stories:

• "Heart Month: Share These Healthy Heart Tips With Your Valentine"
• "His Heart Stopped Working, But His Doctors Didn't"

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