Vidyasagar Kalahasti, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2005 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Cardiovascular Medicine
Biographical Sketch
Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD, is a staff cardiologist in the Section of Clinical Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, at Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute. He is board-certified in internal medicine. Dr. Kalahasti's specialty interests include general cardiology, cardiac catheterization and coronary artery disease.
A native of India, Dr. Kalahasti received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences Sri Venkateswara Medical College in Tirupati, A.P., India, graduating with distinction, and receiving honors in biochemistry, pharmacology, forensic medicine, ophthalmology and social and preventive medicine. He did a rotating internship at S.V.R. R. Government General Hospital in Tirupati, A.P. India. He followed this with an internship and residency in internal medicine at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Kalahasti then accepted a fellowship in cardiovascular disease from Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Kalahasti has co-authored book chapters on his specialty interests. He has published several articles in leading medical journals on his clinical experience of cardiovascular disease and presented abstracts at international conferences.
Dr. Kalahasti is an associate in the American College of Cardiology. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Sri Venkatesvara University Medical College-Tirupati, Tirupati, India, India |
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| Internship: | Cleveland Clinic, Anesthesiology, Cleveland, OH |
| Residency: | Cleveland Clinic, Internal Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
| Fellowship: | Cleveland Clinic, Cardiovascular Medicine, Cleveland, OH |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) Sri Venkatesvara Junior College, Tirupati, India, India |
Additional Training
- Certified by National Board of Echocardiography
Certifications
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Professional Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
- American Medical Association
- American College of Physicians
- American Heart Association
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Specializes in Services
Industry Relationships
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