SATHWIK BILLA LALITHA RAMESH

USMLE-certified Internal Medicine PGY-2 resident recognized for accountability, composure under pressure, and supportive peer mentorship. Experienced in clinical operations and residency program coordination, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, education, collaborative teamwork, and patient-centered care.

• Cohort leader for 5 years in medical school
• Cohort Scheduling Coordinator for intern year in medical school
• Medical school Rotaract representative (volunteer organization)
• Tutor and Mentor for subgroup of peers requiring remediation.
• Member of Quality, Patient Safety and Regulatory committee

ARTICLES:

Rudra, Pranathi., Krishnamaneni, Vamsi Krishna., Chandan, Praver., Bandakadi, Sandeep Kumar Reddy., & Billa, Sathwik.. (2023,
Sep). Determinants of Atrial Fibrillation Progression and Its Influence on Overall Mortality in a Cohort of Patients From South India. c
ureus, 15(9), e45082.

Billa, Sathwik et al.. (2023, Sep). Weight Losing Surgery for Childhood Obesity: Is it the right path?. Surgery for Obesity and Related
Diseases.

Hoyos C, Upadhaya S, Jabri A, Boyapati SP, Billa Sathwik, Farhan S, Anker A, Cox P, Sanina C, Soltero-Mariscal E, Spinetto PV, Wiley JM. Transcatheter tricuspid valve intervention compared to optimal medical therapy: Metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2025 Oct 17:S1553-8389(25)00545-7. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2025.10.010. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41145332

ABSTRACTS:

Billa Sathwik, Boyapati SP, Thotamgari SR, Beyer D, Zahm C. Left ventricular recovery after atrial septal defect closure in a 74-year-old with longstanding remodeling. Presented at: American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session (ACC); 2026; United States.

Billa Sathwik MD,  Ahmed Fazal-ur-Rehman, Yazan Alqara MD, Chetan Surakanti MS4, Gregory Ardoin MD. Presented at: la ACP. A Broken, Spastic Heart: Case of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Complicated by Vasospastic Angina

 Billa Sathwik, Boyapati SP, Ur Rehman F, Hoyos C, Ingraldi A. Non–ST-elevation myocardial infarction in a giant ectatic right coronary artery with extensive thrombus managed without stenting. Presented at: American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session (ACC); 2026; United States.

Billa Sathwik, Boyapati SP, Zahm C. Three mechanisms, one dilemma: right atrial thrombus when anticoagulation is unsafe. Presented at: Louisiana Chapter, American College of Physicians (LA-ACP) Annual Scientific Meeting; 2026; Louisiana.

Boyapati SP, Nadeem A, Billa Sathwik, Rajkarnikar A, Leonards O, Zahm C. Defying the odds: reversal of end-stage right heart failure in severe pulmonary hypertension

ORAL PRESENTATION:

Landry M, Billa Sathwik, Boyapati SP, Ruiz F. Percutaneous covered stent exclusion of a large saphenous vein graft pseudoaneurysm in a high-risk surgical patient. Presented at: American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session (ACC); 2026; United States.