Satyam Sarma

Satyam Sarma, M.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he joined in 2012. He is also a member of the Division of Cardiology. Dr. Sarma earned his bachelor's degree in bioengineering and biology from the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. His clinical and research focus centers on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and metabolic disorders.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Bioengineering and Biology, University of Pennsylvania
  • M.D., Thomas Jefferson University
• Training:
  • Internal Medicine Residency, Boston University Medical Center (Chief Resident)
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship, Baylor Medical College (Biophysics and Molecular Physiology)
  • Cardiology Fellowship, Northwestern University Memorial Hospital (Chief Fellow)

Dr. Sarma’s research investigates molecular mechanisms in cardiac physiology, particularly abnormalities in cardiac ryanodine receptor function, and explores treatment options for HFpEF. His clinical practice emphasizes exercise training programs to address metabolic disorders like diabetes and insulin resistance.

Scientific Awards:

• Chief Resident at Boston University Medical Center
• Chief Fellow at Northwestern University Memorial Hospital

Outside medicine, Dr. Sarma is an avid runner, violinist, and origami enthusiast, valuing precision and artistic inspiration in his hobbies.