Saket Girotra

Saket Girotra, M.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he also serves in the Division of Cardiology. He holds tenure from his prior role as Associate Professor at the University of Iowa. His academic and clinical focus centers on cardiology, interventional cardiology, and cardiac arrest outcomes, with a particular emphasis on disparities in healthcare access and pandemic-related health impacts.

Education & Training:

• MBBS, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Master of Science in Epidemiology, Harvard University School of Public Health
• Internal Medicine Residency, Medical College of Wisconsin
• Cardiovascular Medicine & Interventional Cardiology Fellowships, University of Iowa (Chief Fellow)

Research Interests:

Dr. Girotra's work addresses critical issues in cardiology, including:

• Racial and socioeconomic disparities in cardiac arrest survival
• Outcomes of peripheral artery disease in veteran populations
• Impact of resuscitation practices on patient outcomes
• Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cardiac health
• Bystander CPR efficacy and community-level interventions

Professional Affiliations:

• American Heart Association
• American College of Cardiology
• Guest Editor, Circulation: CV Quality & Outcomes

Grants & Collaborations:

His research has generated over 100 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on large-scale observational studies and clinical trials (e.g., ADAPTABLE trial evaluating aspirin dosing). He collaborates with national registries like Get With The Guidelines®-Resuscitation to improve cardiac arrest care metrics.