Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD
Primary Location
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
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Additional Locations
Diagnostic Radiology
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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Diagnostic Radiology
Euclid Hospital
18901 Lakeshore Blvd
Euclid, OH 44119
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Diagnostic Radiology
Marymount Hospital
12300 McCracken Road
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
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Diagnostic Radiology
South Pointe Hospital
20000 Harvard Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44122
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Diagnostic Radiology
Hillcrest Hospital
6770 Mayfield Road
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
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Treatment & Services
- Aorta Center
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Cardiovascular Imaging Section
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Cardiovascular Medicine Department
- Noninvasive Diagnostic Testing
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Aneurysms
- Angina
- Aorta Disease
- Aortic Aneurysms
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Asymptomatic Valve Dysfunction
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Coarctation of the Aorta
- Congenital Valve Disease
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Diastolic Dysfunction
- Dyspnea
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) - Vascular Type IV
- Enlarged Heart
- Family History of Heart Disease
- Heart Attack
- Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- Heart Related Illnesses
- Heart Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Infections
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Infective Endocarditis
- Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
- Marfan Syndrome
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Stenosis
- Prosthetic Valve Dysfunction
- Pulmonary Valve Disease
- Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
- Pulmonic Regurgitation
- Pulmonic Stenosis
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Shortness of Breath
- Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
- Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Tricuspid Regurgitation
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Tricuspid Valve Disease
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View All PlansAbout Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD
Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD, is Director, Marfan Syndrome & Connective Tissue Disorder Clinic, a member of the Aorta Center, and a staff cardiologist in the Section of Cardiovascular Imaging and the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, at the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic.
He is board-certified in internal medicine, Cardiovascular disease and National Board of Echocardiography.
In addition to office visits, Dr. Kalahasti also offers scheduled follow up virtual visits to select patients, through the Cleveland Clinic Express Care ® Online app. This platform allows patients to see their physician live, using their smartphone, tablet or computer.
Specialty Interests: Dr. Kalahasti's specialty interests include aortic diseases (aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection), valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease and general cardiology.
Success Rates: Cleveland Clinic has been ranked the #1 hospital for cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report since 1994. Success rates for specific procedures are available at: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx
Education and Training: 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. 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. After that, he did advanced cardiac imaging fellowship in Echo and cardiovascular CT.
Research, Publications, and Speaking: 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 a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association, the American Society of Echocardiography(ASE) and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT).
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2005
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Cleveland,
OH USA
2010
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Cardiovascular Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2005
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2002
Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Anesthesiology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1999
Medical Education - Sri Venkatesvara University Medical College-Tirupati
MD
Tirupati, India,
India
1994
Undergraduate - Sri Venkatesvara Junior College
Tirupati, India,
1987
Additional Training
- Advanced Cardiac Imaging Fellowship (Echo, Cardiac CT and MRI), Certified by National Board of Echocardiography
Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
- Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography
Specialty Interests
Heart Valve Disease, Marfan Syndrome, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cardiovascular Imaging, Echocardiogram, Non-invasive Diagnostic Testing
Research & Publications
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293 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.9 | |
| Listens | 4.7 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
55 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 15, 2023
Dr Kalahasi is a great cardiologist. He is competent and caring. I am fortunate to have him as my cardiologist.
Reviewed on May 15, 2023
I have already shared my positive personal experiences with my friends. I highly recommend Dr Kalahasti and the Cleveland Clinic for heart care issues.
Reviewed on May 8, 2023
I can't give Dr. Kalahasti enough credit for what he has done for me over the 16 years that I have been doctoring with him. I give him six stars in a five star survey and I am very thankful for his professionalism and caring personality!!
Reviewed on May 8, 2023
Doctor and everyone at the clinic were very kind, professional and helpful.
Reviewed on May 8, 2023
Dr. Kalahasti was excellent in every way!
Reviewed on May 1, 2023
I cannot safe enough about our experience with Dr. Kalahasti! He clearly cares about me as a patient and a person and he obviously loves what he does.
Reviewed on May 1, 2023
Ever since Dr. Mihaljevic put this bovine heart valve in, on December 29,2005, I have received excellent health care from everyone, especially Dr. Kalahsti. Cleveland Clinic Is the best. Thank you.
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2023
Excellent doctor.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2023
Dr Kalahasti and his assistant are EXCELLENT
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2023
Dr. Kalahasti is the most professional and kind physician I have met and I worked as a RN for 20 years.
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2023
My doctor answered all my questions. That was extremely helpful,thanks
Reviewed on Mar 30, 2023
Sorry your grading only goes to 5, Dr Kalahasti Is a 10+++
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023
Dr kalahasti and all the staff at Cleveland clinic are phenomenal
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023
Dr. Kalahaste is very caring and explains everything in detail.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023
Dr. K was amazing!!
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023
Dr. Kalahasti is an excellent doctor and a great person. He Is very caring and explains everything in detail. He treated me with respect. In my opinion he is the best cardiologist. God bless him.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023
Kalahasti dynamic individual. Like him alot
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023
Dr. Kalahasti is great
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2023
Dr Kalahasti is superb!
Reviewed on Mar 8, 2023
Dr Kalahasti is very professional, courteous and caring. Explaining all care and options!
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2023
A pleasure to have Dr. Kalahasti as my cardiologist. I trust his concern and care for his patients
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2023
I think with the holidays and having dr Rosseli referring me to him things got lost in transient. And longer than expected.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023
Dr Kalahasti is the best
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2023
Very pleased with all professionals I came in contact with, especially the attending physician. He explained everything in detail and gave me time to ask questions.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2023
Very good. Dr. Kalahasti is wonderful. He personally called me about the information I gave to him. Great experience. Thank you.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2023
Dr. K is a ROCKSTAR! Best personality of any doctor, ever! Ok, Dr. Roselli is kool too but this is about Dr.K !
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023
My overall Cleveland Clinic experience was a disappointment. The staff that moves you through registration and testing were just this side of rude. Once I got to the room to see Dr Kalahasti things were much better.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022
Dr. Kalahasti works very hard to ensure I understand exactly what my test results show and the implications of those results. I'm very comfortable that my care Is in good hands.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022
Dr. Kalahasti is THE BEST!!! I trust him, respect him, and very much appreciate his care and concern.
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2022
Dr Kalahasti saved my life getting surgery scheduled. He's easy to talk with and explains the plan well!
Reviewed on Nov 28, 2022
Dr Kalahasti is the best! He reassures me every time I travel there that the bovine valve Dr. Mihaljevic implanted on Dec 29,2005 is still functioning perfectly! Should have done the survey when asked by Edwards asked. 17 years and still ticking
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2022
I come from Lafayette, IN so we have to take two planes to get there. Our visit was very good. Very kind and thoughtful doctor. This is my thirteenth year since my valve replacement surgery. I am still doing well. Looks like it will last a couple of more years. Thank you.
Reviewed on Oct 19, 2022
Dr. Kalahasti was very thorough, extremely kind and respectful. He reviewed my entire record with me and for the first time I believe I have been given all the information I need to make good choices. I was really impressed with how much time he gave me to teach me about my problems and showed so much interest in me. I will recommend him to everyone who is in need of a great cardiologist.
Reviewed on Oct 10, 2022
Dr. Kalahasti & his team (Luna) and his nursing staff are amazing. I travel from Maryland not just because Cleveland Clinic is one of the best hospitals around but because of Dr. Kalahasti. You won't find a better cardiologist. He takes time to show care and concern and compassion. He answers all of my questions and explains in detail anything I need explaining on. He shows diagrams and tools that can teach me about the heart and my defect and what's to be expected. He takes an interest in my health outside of cardiology and offers suggestions upon me returning home for additional follow up and health care. He always remembers me and my history (my brother) and his story and though he doesn't see me often, It makes us feels like he cares about my well being and Makes an effort to put a face with a name not just a patient or a record number. He's very knowledgeable in the medical field. Not just in cardiology but with other health issues and though it's not his specialty he will always listen and offer suggestions. His nursing staff operates the exact same way. They ask questions and put me at ease when I may feel anxious on the visits and guide me through whatever the schedule is that day for me (tests or follow up). Luna and his office staff return calls promptly and follow up if needed. They are all pleasant to speak to and are very helpful. Luna is always remembering who I am and of all the people she sees and speaks to, I am not sure how she does that but it shows that she takes pride in her work. One of the scariest things each year for me as a 44 year old patient who learned less than two years ago I have Multiple issues with my heart and that it is congenital, yet I look forward to the appointment each year. Where I would usually be worried about the progression of my heart defects, knowing I am traveling to Cleveland Clinic to see one of the best Doctors in the country makes things much easier for me! Thank you Dr. Kalahasti And Luna & staff and Cleveland Clinic as a whole for providing the best possible care available. The travel is worth it! The time is worth it!
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2022
My Medical Assistant, Barbara was the best Medical Assistant I have ever been around. She was very knowledgeable. Dr. Kalashit is the best. He is very intelligent and he is a great diagnostician and good a problem-solving. In addition, he is very caring, he cares about me and wants the best therapy and outcomes for me. He is very kind and gave me all the time I needed to ask him questions. I would strongly recommend him. If it was not for him, I would not be in as good as shape as I am today.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2022
Dr K. Has been a great source of guidance and care over the last 4 years. He spends time with me to help me understand my condition
Reviewed on Sep 19, 2022
Dr. Vidyasagar Kalahasti is an excellent doctor and provided the best care for me. He is highly knowledgeable.
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022
It is obvious that Dr. Kalahasti is well informed, keeps up with the latest research, loves his work and deeply cares about his patients. He excels in his ability to explain a complex disease process, in my case - a severe aortic root aneurysm, in a way that I can understand it and be involved in the decision process. He Is one of Cleveland Clinic best care providers, and the reason I am willing to fly from far away, spend money on hotels and travel to get top notch health care.
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2022
I am always very pleased with Dr. Kalahaste. He explains everything clearly.
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2022
Great service - I do actively recommend the Dr to folks
Reviewed on Aug 1, 2022
Dr. Vidyasagar Kalahasti is simply outstanding. In contrast to the mess at the J1-4 Desk, his assistant working to move patients to his exam room after they registered at J1-5 was also fantastic and got me in to see the doctor much earlier than my scheduled appointment time. The efficiency of having my EKG and especially my Echo cardiogram results available to Dr Kalahasti in what was basically near real time was amazing. Both the EKG technician and the Echo Cardiogram technician were top notch as well.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2022
Dr. Kalahasti was very thorough with explanation of my test results, my medications review including a restart of the medication Plavix and lastly we discussed a new issue on my leg. I have developed an ulcer a love my right ankle. Dr. Kalahasti has set up a new appointment with a wound physician at Cleveland Clinic.
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2022
Excellent doctor, both in knowledge and bedside manner.
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2022
Going into the appointment I was extremely scared and the doctor took his time to explain the circumstances and what was going on to my full understanding. I left the appointment feeling as if I was in the best hands. I couldn't be happier with my decision to come to the Cleveland Clinic
Reviewed on Jul 18, 2022
Dr. Kalahasti continues to be the ultimate professional. Extremely kind, skilled, thorough, empathetic, and receptive. I have been thrilled with his care from day 1.
Reviewed on Jun 21, 2022
Awesome care! Dr. K and those that saw me (nurse, echo tech, PAs, etc.) were excellent. They took the time to explain things and answer our questions and we never felt rushed or felt that we were taking too much of their time.
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2022
Dr. Kalahasti has provided the best of medical care to me for several years. He's one of the reasons I travel from Alabama to Cleveland Clinic for yearly check-ups.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2022
Excellent provider and staff! A 10/10.
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2022
Excellent physician! Expert in his field, great communicator, caring and prompt to answer concerns in person and via the portal. A 10/10!
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2022
Was very impressed by the doctor who treated me. She was thoughtful, had a delightful personality, answered questions in understandable language. She was a delight to interact with
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2022
Doctor was polite and understanding. He listened to myself and my sister, whom was with me, and provided quite a bit of information about Marfan's syndrome and answered all of our questions. We gained a lot of information from him.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022
Dr Kalahasti is the nicest and best Doctor a paitient could ask for. He is polite, courteous, but most of all an excellent Cardiologist. He takes his time with you and explains everything.Lubna that works in his office is also one of the most efficient and polite and caring person I have ever spoke with.
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022
I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Kalahasti to anyone
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2022
The Cleveland Clinic is the best in the world. That is why I travel over 500 miles to see Dr KalahastiI thanked Dr Kalahasti for seeing my wife & I and he said Thank you for traveling so far to see him
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2022
The care we receive by Dr. Kalahasti and his assistants at Cleveland Clinic is great. We continuously recommend the Clinic to our friends.