Siddharth V. Pahwa, M.D. healthcare provider in Louisville, KY for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, Transplant, Heart Transplant, Advanced Heart Failure Care, Cardiovascular Medicine, Heart Care

Siddharth V. Pahwa, M.D.

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Transplant, Heart Transplant, Advanced Heart Failure Care, Heart Care
Areas of Interest

Aortic Surgery | Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery | Heart Transplant | Ventricular Assist Devices

Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
UofL Health – Heart Hospital, at Jewish Hospital
UofL Health – Rudd Center
201 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 1200
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-7600
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Overall Rating
4.8 out of 5
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Siddharth V. Pahwa, M.D.

Siddharth V. Pahwa, M.D., is a cardiovascular surgeon at UofL Health. Dr. Pahwa attended Kasturba Medical College where he earned both his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree and Doctor of Medicine degree. He also completed an internship with the Kasturba Medical College before completing his residency with the Government Medical College in general surgery. Dr. Pahwa then earned his Master of Surgery degree from Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences before completing his fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in advanced cardiovascular surgery. His specialty includes cardiovascular & thoracic surgery and transplant, with interests in coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic surgery, heart transplant and ventricular assist devices. Dr. Pahwa is an assistant professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at the University of Louisville. In 2011, he was awarded Best Outgoing Resident in General Surgery. Dr. Pahwa was part of the UofL Health team that implanted a total artificial heart in the first female patient in the world.

Education & Training

M.ch.
Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences | India | 2014
M.B.B.S.
Kasturba Medical College | India | 2008
M.D.
Kasturba Medical College | India | 2008
Fellowship
Mayo Clinic | Advanced Cardiovascular Surgery | MN | 2020
Residency
Government Medical College | General Surgery | India | 2011
Internship
Kasturba Medical College | General Surgery | India | 2008

Languages

English

Areas of Interest

Aortic Surgery | Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery | Heart Transplant | Ventricular Assist Devices

Certifications

General Surgery, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery

School of Medicine

Assistant Professor

Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Awards

Best Outgoing Resident, General Surgery - 2011

Philosophy

"The patient always comes first. I try to care for each patient as if they were a member of my family."

Patient Comments

Sep 29, 2023

5 out of 5
Professional, friendly, informative all describe the way I was treated

Sep 29, 2023

5 out of 5
I felt very comfortable and he answered all my questions. Great guy.

Sep 29, 2023

4.6 out of 5
This is my first contact with the doctor. Pre surgery consultation.

Sep 25, 2023

5 out of 5
Just a consultation.

Sep 15, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr Pahwa is an Excellent healthcare provider!

Aug 18, 2023

5 out of 5
I thought he was very nice and helpfull.

Jul 21, 2023

5 out of 5
Dr Pahwa and Valerie were very attentive and compassionate to me for this visit to check my incision. Donna was in the ball with my short term disability papers and that was so appreciated.

Jul 4, 2023

5 out of 5
Valerie was so very positive and helpful for me in understanding what is ahead for me.

Apr 30, 2023

5 out of 5
Thank your staff very much

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