Balaji K Tamarappoo MD
Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology
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13400 E Shea BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85259
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Summary
- Dr. Balaji Tamarappoo is a cardiologist based in Phoenix, AZ, with subspecialties in echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and cardiothoracic imaging, and non-invasive cardiology. He completed his education and fellowships in cardiovascular disease at prominent institutions such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Oregon Health & Science University, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine. Dr. Tamarappoo is currently an Associate Professor at Mayo Clinic Arizona. He has published several research papers in renowned medical journals, focusing on cardiac imaging and myocardial infarction. His clinical trials include studies on carotid plaque imaging and coronary artery disease. Additionally, he has received honors like the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification for his work with EpicCare Ambulatory EMR.
Education & Training
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2008 - 2010
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2005 - 2008- Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2023 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
IN State Medical License 2021 - 2023
OH State Medical License 2010 - 2017
OR State Medical License 2004 - 2010
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2013
Clinical Trials
- Detection of Coronary Artery Disease Using Analysis of High Frequency QRS: The HyperQ Registry Start of enrollment: 2011 May 01
- Pilot Study of Ultrasonic Determined Carotid Plaque Composition Start of enrollment: 2013 May 01
- TRACER RGD-K5 Carotid Plaque Imaging Study Start of enrollment: 2013 Nov 01
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Combination therapy with SGLT2-inhibitors and Tafamidis in transthyretin cardiomyopathy.Kevin Chung, Ramzi Ibrahim, Mahmoud Abdelnabi, Hoang Nhat, Eiad Habib
Journal of Cardiology. 2025-10-15 - Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in patients with anthracycline related cardiac dysfunction.Isabel G Scalia, Ramzi Ibrahim, Mahmoud Abdelnabi, Hoang Nhat Pham, Juan M Farina
Cardio-Oncology. 2025-09-25 - The association between sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors treatment and survival in patients with cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction.Mohammed Tiseer Abbas, Juan M Farina, Mahshad Razaghi, Isabel G Scalia, Milagros Pereyra Pietri
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. 2025-08-29
Journal Articles
- Original Research Deep Learning for Prediction of Obstructive Disease from Fast Myocardial Perfusion SPECT: A Multicenter StudySabahat Bokhari, Sharmila Dorbala, Timothy M Bateman, Andrew J Einstein, Mathews B Fish, Balaji K Tamarappoo, Albert J Sinusas, Daniel S Berman, ScienceDirect
Grant Support
- Effect of Intensive Medical Treatment on Quantified Coronary Artery Plaque Components with Serial Coronary CTA in Women with Non-Obstructive CADCEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER2020–2025
- Clinical Research ProjectAmerican Heart Association2011–Present
- Cellular Processing Of The AQP2 Water ChannelNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1996–1998
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