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Vishal Nigam, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, San Diego, CA

Vishal Nigam MD


Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, UCSD School of Medicine

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  • 8001 Frost StEntrance 9San Diego, CA 92123

  • Phone+1 858-966-5855

  • Fax+1 858-571-7903

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Summary

  • Dr. Vishal Nigam, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in San Diego, California. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in California, Washington, and Texas. He is an Assistant Professor at UCSD School of Medicine.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2002 - 2005
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1999 - 2002
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - 2019
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2003 - 2005
  • Pediatric Cardiology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Grant Support

  • Mechanisms by which red blood cells contribute cardiopulmonary bypass associated inflammationSEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL2024–2028
  • Supraphysiologic Shear Stresses Associated with Cardiopulmonary Bypass are Sufficient to Activate RIKP3 SignalingSEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL2022–2027