Prakash Deedwania

Prakash Deedwania, MD is Professor of Clinical Medicine in Cardiology at UCSF School of Medicine. A leading researcher in cardiovascular medicine, he focuses on heart failure, hypertension, diabetes management, and lipidology.

His extensive publication record includes studies on renin-angiotensin system inhibitors, digoxin therapy, and cardiovascular risk in diabetic patients. He has contributed to American Heart Association scientific statements on diabetes management.

Recent research examines kidney-heart interactions, optimal blood pressure targets, and cardiovascular outcomes in metabolic syndrome. He serves on editorial boards of multiple cardiology journals.