Santi Yarlagadda, MD Make an Appointment Ask a Question Refer Patient Santi Yarlagadda, MD, is a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure at National Jewish Health. Dr. Yarlagadda is in the Division of Cardiology. Assistant Professor Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine 5280 Top Doctors 2022 (2nd year) Previously a 5280 Top Doctor (2nd year) America’s Top Doctors 2015 — Castle Connolly, Medical, Ltd. Recognized in America’s Top Doctors — Castle Connolly, Inc. Best Doctors in America® 2019-2020 — Best Doctors, Inc. Recognized in Best Doctors in America® — Best Doctors, Inc. America’s Top Doctors 2020 — Castle Connolly Medical, Ltd. Email Profile Print Profile Patient Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars 121 Patient Ratings 38 Patient Comments Overview Contact Info & Locations Patient Ratings & Comments Programs & Services Advanced Heart Failure Program Department of Medicine Division of Cardiology (Adult) News & Videos Cardiologist Dr. Santi Yarlagadda Joins National Jewish Health Education Education 2006 - 2010 Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, MD 2002 - 2006 The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, BS, Major in Biology, Concentration in Cell & Molecular Biology Residency 2010 - 2013 Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, Internal Medicine Fellowship 2017 The University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Fellowship 2014 - 2017 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Memorial Hermann Hospital, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, LBJ Hospital of Harris County, Houston, TX, Cardiovascular Disease Board Certification 2019: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology 2017: American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 2017: Level II Training in Echocardiography 2017: Level II Training in Invasive Cardiology 2013: American Board of Internal Medicine Professional Memberships International Society for Heart and Lung Transplant (ISHLT) American College of Cardiology (ACC) American Heart Association (AHA) Publications Higgins JP, Yang B, Herrin NE, Yarlagadda S, et al. “Consumption of Energy Beverage is Associated with Attenuation of Arterial Endothelial Flow-Mediated Dilatation.” World Journal of Cardiology. 2017; 9(2):162-166. Shih MJ, Kakodkar SA, Kaid Y, Hassel JL, Yarlagadda S, Fogg LF, Madias C, Krishnan K, Torhman RG. “Reassessing Risk Factors for High Defibrillation Threshold: The EF-SAGA Risk Score and Implications for Device Testing.” Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology. 2016; 39: 483–489. Shih M, Kakodkar S, Kaid Y, Hassel J, Yarlagadda S, Fogg L, Madias C, Krishnan K, Trohman R. “Reassessing Risk Factors for High Defibrillation Threshold: The EF-SAGA Risk Score and Implications for Device Testing.” American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, November 10, 2015, Orlando, FL Higgins JP, Yarlagadda S, Yang B. “Cardiovascular Complications of Energy Drinks.” Beverages. 2015; 1(2): 104-126. Gallichio M, Yarlagadda S., Rainow A, Conti D. “Dialysis Time is a Risk Factor for Long-Term Deceased-Donor Transplant Survival.” Transplantation, supplement 2S, 86:41, 2008 Conflicts of Interest National Jewish Health physicians and scientists may collaborate with pharmaceutical or other industries to develop medical and scientific breakthroughs or to provide education on trends in quality medical practice and outcomes to physicians and health professionals around the country. National Jewish Health maintains a strict conflict of interest policy to ensure that all potential conflicts are clearly visible and that management plans are put in place in order to further innovation and education while ensuring the protection of our patients and the integrity of our research. National Jewish Health publicly discloses any payment to our physicians or scientists. View this faculty member’s industry relationships and collaborations. 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Provider showed concern 4.6 Friendliness 4.6 Spoke using clear language 4.7 Provider explained things clearly 4.6 Amount of time spent with you 4.6 Provider included you in decisions 4.5 Confidence in your doctor 4.6 Likelihood of recommending this provider 4.6 Comments Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 She's friendly and explains things well. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Excellent. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Dr S is constantly personable, concerned, thorough. I have rarely had such positive interaction with a physician National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2023 Dr. Yarlagada is a fantastic doctor. I would recommend her to anyone needing a cardiologist. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2023 Dr. Yarlagadda is the best medical provider I have ever had the opportunity to see. She is always present, thoughtful in her responses, shares pertinent information in a way that any lay person can understand and most importantly, makes you feel like she is a true partner in your care. I can't say enough about what an extraordinary doctor she is and I have recommended at least 10 people to her in the past 18 months that she's been providing me with care. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2023 Dr. Yarlagadda didn't rush, and took the time to discuss all my questions and concerns National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2022 Dr. Yarlagada is an outstanding Cardiologist. I would recommend her to my family because she is so good. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Caring & helpful National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr. Yarlagadda barely listened to questions or observations I had. She was not listening to me at all, but simply explaining what was best for me. I didn't disagree with her at all, but there was no two way conversation. I honestly felt I had wasted her time. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Dr. Yarlagadda was excellent. Clear explanations, listened and addressed all of my questions. National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Very good experience. show more National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 I think Dr. Yarlagadda is fabulous!! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 I really like My doctor & her PA! National Jewish Health Patient– February, 2022 Thoroughly wonderful experience through and through. The Doctor and her team are the best in the business. National Jewish Health Patient– January, 2022 Again, I can't say enough about how great Dr. Yarlagadda is... She proactively listens, provides information and choices in a way you can understand, ensures your understanding and makes you feel not only cared for but well informed. And she does it all efficiently and on time while never making you feel rushed or that she's not present during your appt. I've recommended her specifically to five other people, one of which travels from Pueblo to see her because she is so awesome! National Jewish Health Patient– December, 2021 Excellent Doc National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 I was pleased w/my care and follow up by Dr. Santi Yarlagadda National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Care provider experience was outstanding, [Comment about another provider]. National Jewish Health found the problem after 4 visits. National Jewish Health Patient– November, 2021 Dr Y is one of the best physician I've had. She is thorough, kind and very caring. I feel very blessed to be under her care and her PA. National Jewish Health Patient– October, 2021 I'm very pleased to have Dr. YAR LA GADDA as my cardiologist. National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 *Dr. Yarlagadda provided a very complete explanation of the treatment options. She is very smart & explains complex medical procedures clearly - National Jewish Health Patient– August, 2021 Very Professional. Caring, and helpful. National Jewish Health Patient– July, 2021 It was clear that all of the doctors and lab people and nurses compared notes and made comprehensive suggestions. The most thorough health visit I have ever had. It was very helpful to have a team that worked together. [Comment about another provider]. At NJH, every doctor I saw was outstanding. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 I don't feel the provider listened to me or what my concerns were. I just got so overwhelmed and gave up trying to really talk to her. She got straight to the point and was very blunt about what was happening (by the way, I already knew all of this) and just jumped straight to trying to solve my issues without really listening to me or trying to understand why I no longer care to see the other providers I have seen for the same issue over the last 10 year. I'm just so tired of not being included in the process or listened to and just give up trying to even talk. I know I don't like the solutions being offered, but am tired of not being heard. I know she is busy but it's still difficult for me. She made it seem like no big deal. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Dr.Yarlagaddah has established a trusted relationship with me through her expression of care and directness. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 Listened about my history, explained test results, future tests and was honest about possible outcome made me feel heard. National Jewish Health Patient– June, 2021 First meeting with her and it was great. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 good National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 all good National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 *Dr. Yarlagadda has provided superior care for me. She has fully investigated my symptoms. She also has excellent listening & one to one speaking skills. National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 excellent dr who listens National Jewish Health Patient– May, 2021 i've been so impressed with Dr. YAR LA GADDA that I recommended her to my son. National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 never have had a bad experience National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 good National Jewish Health Patient– April, 2021 Very friendly. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 very kind caring National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 Dr. Yarlsgadda has my 100% respect and admiration. National Jewish Health Patient– March, 2021 I love & respect *Dr. Yarlagadda.