Venkata S. Chilakapati MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
1970 Roanoke Boulevard Salem Virginia, 24153About
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
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineClinical Trials
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
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