Providers / Vijay G Kalaria, MD. FACC, FSCAI

Dr. Kalaria is a comprehensively trained cardiovascular specialist who joined Fort Worth Heart in 2005. He has extensive expertise in adult congenital heart disease, including atrial septal defect (ASD) closure, as well as percutaneous patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure. His advanced interventional skills include complex coronary interventions, carotid artery stenting with distal embolization protection, and percutaneous alcohol septal ablation for hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.

In addition, Dr. Kalaria specializes in vascular medicine and intervention, treating both arterial and venous disease, including inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement. He is dedicated to providing innovative, minimally invasive treatment options to improve cardiovascular outcomes for his patients. He brings a wealth of clinical expertise and experience to Fort Worth medical community. He is actively involved in many national and international clinical trials testing innovative therapies in coronary and peripheral vascular disease and gives research and invited clinical talks at national scientific meetings.

Dr. Kalaria brings a unique perspective to management of complex coronary and vascular patients. He believes in formulating a personalized diagnostic and therapeutic plan for patients with global cardiovascular disease, and compassionate delivery of cutting-edge therapies.