Dr. Kavitha Chintala  MD. FAAP. FACC. FASE

Dr. Kavitha Chintala is a highly accomplished pediatric cardiologist with an impressive academic and professional background. As the only American-trained pediatric cardiologist in the Telugu states, she has a unique set of skills that enable her to provide top-notch care for children and adults with heart disease. She completed a rigorous 3-year Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at Wayne State University’s Children’s Hospital of Michigan and received advanced training in Fetal Cardiology at the prestigious Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia under the mentorship of Dr. Jack Rychik. Additionally, she has expertise in managing pulmonary hypertension, performing echocardiography procedures, and conducting minimally invasive interventional procedures.

Dr. Kavitha’s passion for clinical research has led her to present several scientific posters and publish numerous articles in international journals. She is also a sought-after speaker and has been invited to speak at conferences worldwide. She integrates her research findings into her clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. Moreover, she is a dedicated member of several American and Indian societies and professional organizations and has received multiple academic awards for her exceptional teaching and mentoring skills.

In addition to her impressive professional achievements, Dr. Kavitha is also deeply committed to the well-being of her patients and their families. She practices with honesty, integrity, ethics, and compassion, always putting the needs of her patients first. She is also passionate about giving back to the community and engaging in activities such as free heart camps, youth counseling, and service at the temple. Her patients and their families have expressed their satisfaction and gratitude in many testimonials.

Overall, Dr. Kavitha brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her practice and strives to tailor each patient’s treatment to their specific needs. Her dedication to her patients and their families sets her apart from other specialists in her field, and her expertise and compassionate care make her a highly sought-after pediatric cardiologist.

Education

  • MBBS: Gandhi Medical College, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India     
  • MD: Postgraduation in Pediatrics  Institute of Child Health and Nilofer Hospital,Hyderabad
  • RESEARCH ASSISTANT: Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Oakland,California
  • RESIDENCY: Residency in Pediatrics, Cook County Children’s Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
  • FELLOWSHIP: Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology, Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.
  • PULMONARY HYPERTENSION TRAINING: Vanderbilt University Medical Center & Children’sHospital
  • FETAL CARDIOLOGY TRAINING: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Penn State
    University

LICENSES

She is Licensed to practice both in India and the USA

AWARDS

  1. Best Abstract in Interventional Pediatric Cardiology for a Paper Titled: Need for
    cardiac catheterization and angiography in Fontan surveillance at 21st Annual
    conference of “Pediatric Cardiac Society of India (PCSI) 2021.
    2. Wayne State University School of Medicine – CollegeTeaching Award Nov 2007
     Physician’s Recognition Award, American Medical association (2004-2007)
    3. The American Heart Association/ Wyeth-Ayerst Women in Cardiology Travel Grant Award (2002)  
    Finalist, Wolf Zuelzer research award, 2001
    4. Certificate of Distinction for outstanding performance in Pathology and Ophthalmology in Medical School.                                
     5. Best Outgoing Student Award in College  
    6. Best Outgoing Student Award in High School

Practice

  • She worked as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Cardiology, Wayne State University, Michigan for several years before relocating to India to serve the children in her home country. 
  • She has worked as a senior consultant in Pediatric Cardiologist in Lotus and Apollo Hospitals
  • She is currently Clinical Director in CARE Hospital Banjara Hills and Hi-Tech city branches

MAJOR PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Fellow, American College of Cardiology
  • Fellow, American Society of Echocardiography
  • Member, American Heart Association
  • Member, Women in Cardiology section, American College of Cardiology
  • Member, Congenital Heart disease section, American College of Cardiology
  • Member, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
  • Member, Pulmonary Hypertension Physicians and Researchers,PulmonaryHypertension Association
  • Member, Pediatric Cardiac Society of India
  • Member, Indian Academy of Pediatrics
  • Member, Indian Society of Perinatology and Reproductive Biology
    Core Committee, Hyderabad chapter, Global Foundation for Ethics and Spirituality (GFESH)
  • Member, Ethics Committee, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
  • Member, Bhaktivedanta Medical Association
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