Varun Vanka
1410 Breedlove Lane, Apt 1419, Indianapolis,IN,USA
Summary
Dedicated, board-certified Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular disease physician with experience in delivering comprehensive Cardiovascular and Internal Medicine services. Skilled in managing a wide spectrum of acute and chronic cardiac conditions, with a strong commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, USA
07.2025 - Current
- ACGME-accredited fellowship under the leadership of Dr. John M. Miller, M.D.
- High-volume exposure to diagnostic and interventional EP procedures.
- Performing EP studies and ablation procedures to treat atrial and ventricular arrhythmia using both radiofrequency and pulsed field ablation.
- Implanting and managing cardiac implantable electronic devices, including pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices.
- Managing inpatient and outpatient cardiac electrophysiology consultations, including complex arrhythmia management, inherited arrhythmia syndromes, and syncope.
- Interpreting complex ECGs, intracardiac electrograms, Holter monitors, event monitors, and implantable loop recorders.
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship (Chief Fellow)
University of Illinois College of Medicine - OSF St. Francis Medical Center
Peoria, USA
07.2022 - 06.2025
- ACGME-accredited fellowship under the leadership of Dr. Sudhir Mungee.
- I served as a Cardiology Chief Fellow.
- Managed patients with coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart diseases, arrhythmias, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies.
- Performed and interpreted ECGs, stress testing, echocardiography (TTE/TEE).
- Performed right and left heart catheterizations, including hemodynamic assessment and coronary angiography interpretation.
- Provided care in CCU/ICU settings, managing acute coronary syndromes, cardiogenic shock, and complex cardiovascular emergencies.
- Outpatient preventive cardiology and lifestyle risk modification.
Internal Medicine Residency
University of Illinois College of Medicine - OSF St. Francis Medical Center
Peoria, USA
07.2019 - 06.2022
- ACGME-accredited residency under the leadership of Teresa J. Lynch, M.D.
- Provided primary and consultative care in managing patients with hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, COPD, infectious disease, and various other multisystem diseases.
- Managed complex patients with multiple comorbidities, with patient-centered care.
- Delivered care in the ICU and step-down units, including the management of sepsis, respiratory failure, shock, and metabolic disorders.
- Performed bedside procedures, such as central venous catheter placement, arterial lines, lumbar puncture, and paracentesis.
Education
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology -
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN, USA06-2027
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship -
University of Illinois College of Medicine - OSF St. Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL, USA06.2025
Internal Medicine Residency -
University of Illinois College of Medicine - OSF St. Francis Medical Center
Peoria, IL, USA06.2022
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital
India08.2018
Skills
- Interpretation of complex ECGs
- Management of atrial fibrillation, SVT, atrial flutter, VT, and PVCs with antiarrhythmic and ablation
- Management of acute and chronic coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, pericardial disease, heart failure, hypertension, and lipid management
- Management of inherited arrhythmias and syncope
- Implantation and long-term monitoring of implantable cardiac devices
- Ambulatory rhythm monitoring (Holter, event monitors, ILR)
- Management of diabetes, chronic kidney disease, respiratory disorders (COPD, asthma), and various infectious diseases and multisystem illnesses
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), Internal Medicine, 2022
Medical Licensure
- Illinois, Active, 07/31/2026
- Indiana, Active, 10/31/2027
Accomplishments
Cardiology Jeopardy Winner - Central & Southern Illinois, 2024
Citizenship/Visa Status
- United States Permanent Resident (GreenCard)
- Authorized to work in United States without restriction
Publications
- PVC-Induced Ventricular Tachycardia with Multiple Origins, Vanka V, Gomez J, Mehrotra AK, Heart Rhythm, 2023
- Successful Transfemoral TAVR in a Patient with Double Aortic Arch, Patel RD, Vanka V, et al., PubMed, 2020
- Outflow Tract VT Storm Presenting as Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Vanka V, Gomez J, Barzallo P, Heart Rhythm, 2024
- Beyond VT: Tricyclic Antidepressant Toxicity in Wide-Complex Arrhythmias, Vanka V, Baman TS, JACC, 2024
- Anomalous Coronary Origin and Malignant Course in a Young Patient, Vanka V, et al., Cureus, 2021
- Abdominal Pain with Unusual Diagnosis, Vanka V, et al., PubMed, 2020
Presentations
- Poster presentation at Heart Rythm Society,2023 & 2024.
- Poster presentation at American College of Cardiology, 2024.
Affiliations
• American College of Cardiology (ACC)
• Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)
• Heart Rhythm Society (HRS)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Telugu
Native/ Bilingual
Hobbies
- Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation, Cricket (avid player and lifelong enthusiast), Traveling and exploring diverse cultures and cuisines
Timeline
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship
Indiana University School of Medicine
07.2025 - Current
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship (Chief Fellow)
University of Illinois College of Medicine - OSF St. Francis Medical Center
07.2022 - 06.2025
Internal Medicine Residency
University of Illinois College of Medicine - OSF St. Francis Medical Center
07.2019 - 06.2022
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology -
Indiana University School of Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship -
University of Illinois College of Medicine - OSF St. Francis Medical Center
Internal Medicine Residency -
University of Illinois College of Medicine - OSF St. Francis Medical Center
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -
Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital