Chandra Katikireddy

Chandra K. Katikireddy, MD, is a Clinical Professor in the Cardiology department at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Based in Fresno, California, Dr. Katikireddy serves as the Director of the Cardiac Imaging Section at the VACCHCS (Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System). His academic profile is marked by extensive contributions to cardiovascular diagnostics and imaging research, with a focus on echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and CT technologies.

• PhD-level research collaborations with UCSF colleagues including Arang Samim, John Ambrose, and Ganesh Krishna
• Active in both clinical and translational research, with publications spanning cardiology, radiology, and pulmonary medicine

Dr. Katikireddy's research interests center on:

• Cardiac imaging techniques including echocardiography and cardiovascular MRI/CT
• Diagnostic performance evaluation in cardiovascular disease
• Myocardial viability assessment in ischemic cardiomyopathy
• Multi-modality imaging for heart failure and cardiogenic shock
• Improving cardiovascular diagnostics in patients with poor acoustic windows

His publication record from 2005-2025 demonstrates consistent contributions to:

• Cardiology journals like Journal of the American College of Cardiology
• Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology specialties
• Vascular Diseases and Pulmonary Medicine intersections

While no formal awards are listed in this profile, Dr. Katikireddy's work has been widely cited across platforms including:

• PubMed Central with PMC citations
• Academic social networks with Mendeley readership statistics
• Patents and clinical guidelines referencing his research

As a clinical educator and researcher, Dr. Katikireddy works closely with:

• Medical students and residents at UCSF
• Fellow cardiology professionals through VACCHCS collaborations
• Interdisciplinary teams combining cardiovascular and imaging expertise