Rakesh Gopinathannair MD

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Interventional Cardiology

Assistant Professor, Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine

5100 W 110th StSte 300Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone+1 913-449-1297
Fax+1 913-906-2339

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Education & Training

University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2006 - 2009
Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2006
University of Kerala Medical CollegeClass of 2001
University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine

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Certifications & Licensure

KS State Medical License 2018 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2018 - 2027
IN State Medical License 2010 - 2019
KY State Medical License 2010 - 2019
IA State Medical License 2005 - 2013
PA State Medical License 2003 - 2006
DC State Medical License 2004 - 2005
American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2013, 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts FollowMyHealth, Allscripts, 2013, 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Allscripts FollowMyHealth, Allscripts, 2013, 2015-2017

Clinical Trials

Impact of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy on Right Ventricular Function in Left Ventricular Assist Device Patients
WITHDRAWN
NA
Arrhythmic Manifestations and Management in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Start of enrollment: 2020 Jul 10
COMPLETED

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Unsuccessful percutaneous left atrial appendage occlusion: A single center perspective.
Adnan Ahmed, Rachad Ghazal, Aashish Katapadi, Danish Bawa, Vasvi Singh
Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology. 2026-08-03
External Suture-Retention Device Versus Manual Compression for Venous Access-Site Closure Post-Ablation: The LockeT II Study.
Aashish Katapadi, Karnik Patel, Nikhila Chelikam, Ayesha Arab, Eli Herink
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. 2026-08-01
Pulmonary Vein Isolation Plus Adjunct Techniques Versus Pulmonary Vein Isolation Alone for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Ran...
Zain Ul Abideen Asad, Aditi Bhamare, Usama Qamar, Laila Hashim, Siddharth Agarwal
Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. 2026-07-08

Abstracts/Posters

[Board 309] Arrhythmia Type and Duration on Myocardial Recovery in Patients With Arrhythmia Induced Cardiomyopathy: A Multicenter Study
Rakesh Gopinathannair, 2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans, New Orleans, 3/18/2019

Lectures

Smartphone Apps and Social Media for the Patient and Electrophysiologist
2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/18/2019
Role of ICD and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Following Continuous Flow LVAD Implantation
2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/17/2019

Press Mentions

The Lead Episode 151: Heart Rhythm 2026 Late-Breaker Coverage: A Discussion of Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Closure Versus Oral Anticoagulation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Prior Ablation: A Sub-Analysis of the CHAMPION-AF Clinical TrialMay 21st, 2026
Key Details Associated with the Treatment of COVID-Induced ArrhythmiasJanuary 21st, 2025
AHA Issues a Scientific Statement on COVID-19 Cardiac ArrhythmiasOctober 15th, 2024