Andrew R Kolodziej

Andrew R Kolodziej, MD is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of Heart Transplantation at the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine. His roles include leading cardiac transplantation programs and managing complex cardiovascular cases. He is affiliated with the Department of Internal Medicine and specializes in advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and transplant medicine.

Dr. Kolodziej's research focuses on optimizing care for heart transplant recipients, managing left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), and addressing comorbidities like cardiac amyloidosis. His work integrates clinical care innovations with advanced imaging techniques and electronic health record analysis to improve patient outcomes.

His articles highlight trends in post-transplant hemodynamics, genetic cardiomyopathy management, and multidisciplinary approaches to complex cases. Key themes include advancing LVAD therapies, mitigating complications like coagulopathy, and improving donor utilization strategies. He has contributed to understanding gender disparities in transplant outcomes and obesity's impact on post-transplant recovery.

Dr. Kolodziej collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in cardiothoracic surgery, infectious diseases, and nephrology. His clinical work emphasizes bedside ultrasound applications for hemodynamic assessment and device optimization. He actively participates in translational research linking basic science discoveries to clinical practice.