Nikhil Panda

Dr. Nikhil Panda is a Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology at Brown University's Alpert Medical School in Providence, Rhode Island, recognized as one of the nation's leading specialists in electrical heart disorders. His clinical work involves advanced procedures including pacemaker/defibrillator implants and robotic-assisted cardiac ablations.

His educational journey includes:

• Bachelor's degree from Utica University (Class of 2002)
• Medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University
• Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Clinic
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biomedical Engineering (focusing on cell/tissue engineering for arrhythmias)
• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
• Advanced Complex Ablation Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic

Dr. Panda's research pioneers innovative approaches to cardiac rhythm disorders through:

• Novel ablation techniques for atrial fibrillation
• Cell therapy and tissue regeneration for damaged heart tissue
• Engineering biological solutions to restore electrical conduction

This interdisciplinary work bridges cardiology, biomedical engineering, and regenerative medicine to translate laboratory discoveries into life-saving clinical applications.

He actively mentors electrophysiology/cardiology fellows, residents, medical students, undergraduates, and postdoctoral researchers while leading multiple clinical studies. His academic practice integrates cutting-edge technology with surgical precision in a high-stakes environment where procedures may last 6-8 hours.

Dr. Panda directs a research team focused on cardiac tissue engineering at Brown, collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical staff including nurses, technicians, and healthcare professionals to advance treatment protocols for complex arrhythmias.