Kartik Agusala

Kartik Agusala, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center and a member of the Division of Cardiology. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, with subspecialty certifications in Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology.

• Education: M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine (Houston), Internal Medicine Residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Chicago), Cardiology Fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine (Atlanta)

Dr. Agusala specializes in cardiovascular imaging, particularly echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. As a general cardiologist, he serves as a reviewer of cardiovascular imaging cases for Heart and is actively involved in clinical and research activities within UT Southwestern Medical Center.

• Scientific Awards: Texas Monthly Super Doctor Rising Star (2019), Mayo Cardiovascular Board Review Scholarship (2013), First Place in Research-Poster Presentation (Northern Illinois American College of Physicians, 2009), LEAD Program Participant (2017)

Professional affiliations include membership in the American College of Cardiology and the Texas Medical Association. His work focuses on advancing cardiovascular diagnostics through imaging technologies.