$$ Suren Veeram Reddy, MD Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center

Biography

Surendranath Veerem Reddy, M.D., is a cardiologist at Children’s Health℠  who specializes in interventional cardiology. He is also an assistant professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

After receiving a medical degree from Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences in India, Dr. Reddy completed his cardiology fellowship through Wayne State University at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and Detroit Medical Center.

Dr. Reddy received advanced interventional cardiology training at Children’s Medical Center and UT Southwestern.

In addition to numerous published studies and ongoing research, Dr. Reddy is working on a project concerning the use of biodegradable stents in congenital heart disease. 

Education and Training

Medical School

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (2001)

Internship

Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences (2001), Transitional Year

Residency

Hurley Medical Center (2006), Pediatrics

Fellowship

UT Southwestern - Children's Medical Center (2010), Interventional Pediatric Cardi
Children's Hospital of Michigan (2009), Pediatric Cardiology

Graduate School

University of Toledo (2002)

Departments & Programs

Research & Publications

Research Interests

• Bio-degradable Stents
• Cardiac Catheterization - pediatric and adult congenital heart disease
• Hybrid Interventions

Recent Clinical Trials

• Bio-degradable Stents
• Cardiac Catheterization - pediatric and adult congenital heart disease
• Hybrid Interventions

Selected Publications

• A Novel Biodegradable Stent Applicable for Use in Congenital Heart Disease: Bench Testing and Feasibility Results in a Rabbit Model., Veeram Reddy SR, Welch TR, Wang J, Bernstein F, Richardson JA, Forbess JM, Nugent AW Catheter Cardiovasc Interv 2013 Apr
• Trans-semilunar valve hybrid technique for Amplatzer device closure of complex muscular ventricular septal defects during arterial switch operation., Veeram Reddy SR, Brenes JE, Forbess JM J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. 2013 Apr
• Novel Bioresorbable Stent Design and Fabrication: Congenital Heart Disease Applications, Welch T, Eberhart RC, Veeram Reddy S, Wang J, Nugent A, Forbess J. Cardiovasc Eng Tech 2013 4 171-182
• Trans-catheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus - What is the best device?, Ghasemi A, Pandya S, Veeram Reddy SR, Turner DR, Du W, Navabi MA, Mirzaaghayan MR, Kiani A, Sloan K, Forbes TJ. Cathet and Cardiovasc Intervent 2010 76 Nov

Professional Activities

Professional Associations and Affiliations

• American Heart Association (2011)
• Dallas County Medical Society (2010)
• Texas Medical Association (2010)
• Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (2006)
• American College of Cardiology

Awards & Honors

• Scientific Scholarship Award - Pediatric and Adult Interventional Cardiac Symposium (2013)
• Finalist, Best of the Best Abstracts - SCAI 32nd Annual Scientific Sessions (2009)
• Finalist, Young Investigator Award, Chief Fellow (Children’s Hospital of Michigan) - AAP/NCE, Boston MA (2008)
• Outstanding Resident Educator Award (2006 and 2007) - Michigan State University/Hurley Medical Center (2007)
• Chief Resident, Resident of the Year Award, Resident Research Investigator Award (2005) - Michigan State University/Hurley Medical Center (2006)
• National Champion-Gold Medal - Indian Association of Pediatrics (IAP) Quiz, India (2000)

Appointments & Locations

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Locations

Children’s Health℠ Specialty Center 1 Plano

Children’s Medical Center Dallas