Prairie Cardiovascular has added Brendan Dinga, PA-C, to its Carbondale clinic, expanding access to cardiology care for patients across Southern Illinois. Dinga is now seeing patients at Prairie Cardiovascular’s office at 409 West Oak Street in Carbondale, bringing experience in both hospital and outpatient settings to the growing practice. Appointments with Dinga are now available in Carbondale. Patients can learn more or schedule a visit by calling 618-529-4455 or visiting www.hshs.org/heart.

Dinga earned a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and a bachelor’s degree in physiology from Southern Illinois University, both in Carbondale. His clinical background includes work in acute care, emergency medicine, internal medicine and cardiology, giving him a broad perspective on heart health with patient needs in mind.

At Prairie Cardiovascular, Dinga focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and management of common and chronic heart conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease and heart failure. He preaches patient education and works closely with individuals to help them understand their conditions.

Prairie Cardiovascular is the largest group of cardiology providers in Central and Southern Illinois, with nearly 100 clinicians serving patients at 30 clinic locations. The group also supports advanced research and treatment options through the Prairie Education and Research Consortium, helping bring new therapies to communities across the region.