Ghanshyam Shantha, MD, MPH

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Sri Ramachandra University	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified
Johns Hopkins University (Professional School)	Other Degree	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Fellowship - University of Michigan Medical School	Other	Not Specified
Fellowship - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics	Other	Not Specified
Residency - The Wright Center For Graduate Medical Education	Other	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on September 16, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Physician was able to clearly ex... ”

Physician was able to clearly explain technical medical issues for me (non medical) to clearly understand and ask questions etc. Friendly open and professional

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“Physician was able to clearly ex...”

Physician was able to clearly explain technical medical issues for me (non medical) to clearly understand and ask questions etc. Friendly open and professional

Anonymous 09/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 07, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Excellent, good explanation, goo... ”

Excellent, good explanation, good detail

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“Excellent, good explanation, goo...”

Excellent, good explanation, good detail

Anonymous 07/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 17, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ The doctor was easy to understan... ”

The doctor was easy to understand and answered questions

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“The doctor was easy to understan...”

The doctor was easy to understand and answered questions

Anonymous 04/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 17, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Good service... ”

Good service

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“Good service...”

Good service

Anonymous 02/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 10, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ I was very impressed with the ph... ”

I was very impressed with the physician I saw!

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“I was very impressed with the ph...”

I was very impressed with the physician I saw!

Anonymous 02/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 18, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Dr. Shantha is absolutely amazin... ”

Dr. Shantha is absolutely amazing. He was well informed on my symptoms and condition and came in having read my file with a diagnosis and a plan of care. He was genuine in his explanation and concern.

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“Dr. Shantha is absolutely amazin...”

Anonymous 08/18/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 02, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Awesome experience. I was scared... ”

Awesome experience. I was scared and worried about this visit. Doc was great!!!

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“Awesome experience. I was scared...”

Awesome experience. I was scared and worried about this visit. Doc was great!!!

Anonymous 07/02/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 17, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Dr Shantha is wonderful! Always ... ”

Dr Shantha is wonderful! Always so kind and caring. He explains everything so well. I can't begin to tell you how wonderful this doctor is and I would recommend him to anyone!

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“Dr Shantha is wonderful! Always ...”

Dr Shantha is wonderful! Always so kind and caring. He explains everything so well. I can't begin to tell you how wonderful this doctor is and I would recommend him to anyone!

Anonymous 02/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on February 17, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Very knowledgeable... ”

Very knowledgeable

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“Very knowledgeable...”

Very knowledgeable

Anonymous 02/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on January 22, 2025 -

East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University - 115 Heart Drive

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Comment - “ Very good... ”

Very good

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“Very good...”

Very good

Anonymous 01/22/2025

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Internal Medicine Physician - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Internal Medicine Physician - Cardiovascular Disease

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East Carolina Heart Institute at East Carolina University

East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU Health Medical Center

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Dr Sachin Logani, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

M. Umer Tariq, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Dr Michael Bates, MD - Surgeon, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Prasanna Manjini Sengodan, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Abigail Baugh, ACNP - Nurse Practitioner

Dr Frank Parker, DO - Surgeon

Ashton Beard, FNP - Nurse Practitioner

Dr R. Wayne Kreeger, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Matthew Colna, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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