Vishal Arora

Dr. Vishal Arora is a Professor at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), specializing in Cardiology within the Department of Medicine. He holds an MD from MCG (2000) and a BS in Chemistry from the University of South Carolina (1996). His training includes fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease (MCG Chief Fellow), Interventional Cardiology (University of Virginia), and Advanced Peripheral Vascular Interventions (El Camino Hospital). He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Vascular Medicine.

Research Focus: Dr. Arora’s work centers on cardiovascular genomics, translational cardio-oncology, and interventional cardiology. His lab develops transparent transgenic zebrafish models to study cardiotoxicity of anti-cancer drugs and cardiac dysfunction in chronic inflammatory conditions. Key areas include coronary microvascular dysfunction, peripheral vascular disease, and novel revascularization technologies.

Teaching & Service: He instructs courses such as Cardiology (PHAS 5221) and Medical Critical Care (GMED 5034). He has led the Cardiology Vascular Conference (2009) and contributed to Dermatology Grand Rounds (2008). Active in community service, he leads the Heart Health Senior Citizens Group since 2009 and provides AACN PAD lectures (2009–2014).

Publications: Recent work emphasizes zebrafish models for cardio-oncology, opioid-heart failure associations, and device-based therapies. His research bridges basic science and clinical practice, with a focus on innovative diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies.