Venkata S. Chilakapati MD, Internist
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Venkata S. Chilakapati MD

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

5/5(12)
1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem Virginia, 24153
Rating

5/5

About

Cardiovascular Diseases

Education and Training

Andhra Medical College

Board Certification

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

ECHO

Nuclear Cardiology

Cardiac CT Angiography

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease

Provider Details

Male English, Hindi, Telugu 24 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Areas of expertise and specialization

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cardiology, VA Tech School of Medicine -
  • Healthtap.com Board Member -
  • Associate Program Director, Cardiology Fellowship Program, VA Tech School of Medicine -
  • Local Public Speaking for Colleagues -

Awards

  • State Champion Cardiologist Among Top Doctors, HealthTap, 2013   
  • GEM award, Salem VA Medical Center, 2010   
  • Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, 2010   
  • Robert A Weinstein Award (Physician Teacher of the Year), 2007   
  • Dr. Robert Adolph Award (for Outstanding bedside diagnostic skills, humanism and cost effective care), University of Cincinnati, 2010   
  • John D Minton Award (Best Outgoing Student), Western Kentucky University, 2001   
  • Dean's List Citation, University of Louisville, 2010   
  • Best International Student Award, Western Kentucky University, 2001   

Treatments

  • Cardiovascular Diseases

Internships

  • Micheal Reese Hospital/University of Illinois, Chicago

Fellowships

  • Cardiology, University of Cincinnati

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, American Public Health Association

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC), Assistant Professor, VTC-School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA

Articles and Publications

  • On file

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Pleasing personality, empathetic attitude, compassionate care, and dedication to cardiology field

Areas of research

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • On file

Teaching and speaking

  • Assistant Professor, VTC School of Medicine and Salem VA Medical Center

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Journal of the American society of Echocardiography, Journal of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Journal of the Society of Cardiac Computed To

Areas of research

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1970 Roanoke Boulevard -
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Head northwest on Patriot Boulevard 84 ft
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Turn left onto Brandon Avenue Southwest (US 11) 2.5 mi
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