Accepting New Patients
UnityPoint Provider
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Hospital Affiliations:
- Trinity Regional Medical Center
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Languages Spoken:
- Tamil
- English
About Ghanshyam Shantha, M.D.
Medical School
- Sri Ramachandra University in Chennai, India
Fellowship
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Cardiac Electrophysiology
Residency and Internship
- Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education
Master of Public Health
- Johns Hopkins University
Board Certifications
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Internal Medicine, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine
Biography
Ghanshyam Shantha, MD, is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist at UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia and stroke prevention. Dr. Shantha performs advanced procedures such as pacemaker and defibrillator implantation and ablations for complex arrhythmias.
With a deep commitment to patient-centered care, Dr. Shantha considers it a privilege to help people return to the lives they love with improved heart health and quality of life. He is known by his patients as a compassionate listener who takes time to understand their concerns and ensure they feel supported throughout their care.
Fluent in Tamil, Dr. Shantha enjoys connecting with patients from diverse backgrounds. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters.
Heart Rhythm Society’s Young Investigator Award