New Provider Joins Prairie Cardiovascular in Carbondale
October 20, 2026
HSHS Prairie Cardiovascular welcomes Meredith Flamm, PA-C, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in general cardiology, to Prairie Cardiovascular-Carbondale at 409 W. Oak St.
Flamm provides cardiology care for adults managing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart failure and irregular heart rhythms. She helps patients monitor their heart health, reduce their risk of complications and coordinate with their broader care team. Whether you are seeing a cardiologist for the first time or managing an ongoing condition, Flamm offers knowledgeable, steady support.
Strong communication and trust are central to how Flamm works with patients. She takes time to listen, explain your diagnosis in clear terms and walk you through every treatment option. Her approach centers on shared decision-making and prevention, helping you understand your heart health and take practical steps to protect it.
Flamm earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in biological sciences from Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, and a Master of Science (M.S.) in physician assistant studies from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Carbondale, Illinois. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and holds Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification. Her clinical training spans cardiology, internal medicine and emergency medicine, giving her a strong foundation in recognizing and managing complex cardiovascular conditions.
A lifelong southern Illinois resident, Flamm grew up in Cobden and is committed to providing quality heart care close to home for patients throughout the region.
Flamm provides cardiology care for adults managing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart failure and irregular heart rhythms. She helps patients monitor their heart health, reduce their risk of complications and coordinate with their broader care team. Whether you are seeing a cardiologist for the first time or managing an ongoing condition, Flamm offers knowledgeable, steady support.
Strong communication and trust are central to how Flamm works with patients. She takes time to listen, explain your diagnosis in clear terms and walk you through every treatment option. Her approach centers on shared decision-making and prevention, helping you understand your heart health and take practical steps to protect it.
Flamm earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in biological sciences from Mississippi State University in Starkville, Mississippi, and a Master of Science (M.S.) in physician assistant studies from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Carbondale, Illinois. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and holds Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification. Her clinical training spans cardiology, internal medicine and emergency medicine, giving her a strong foundation in recognizing and managing complex cardiovascular conditions.
A lifelong southern Illinois resident, Flamm grew up in Cobden and is committed to providing quality heart care close to home for patients throughout the region.
