Special Interests And Procedures

Adult Congenital Heart disease (Atrial Septal Defect Closure) Complex Coronary Interventions Carotid Artery Stent with Distal Embolization Protection Percutaneous Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closure Percutaneous Alcohol Septal Ablation (Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy) Vascular Medicine and Intervention (Arterial and Venous including inferior vena cava filter placement) Dr. Kalaria is a comprehensively trained Cardiovascular Specialist who joined Fort Worth Heart group in 2005.

He comes to Fort Worth from Indianapolis, Indiana, where he most recently served as a Director of Vascular Medicine and Intervention program, and Associate Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories and Interventional Cardiology program at Clarian Cardiovascular Center. Dr. Kalaria also served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Indiana University, where he had a rare distinction of receiving both "Teacher of the Year" award and "Best Young Clinician" Award.

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.

He is a fellow of American College of Cardiology and Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions. With highest achievable training in non-invasive cardiology (Level III in echocardiography and nuclear cardiology), interventional cardiology (dedicated two-year clinical fellowship), and vascular medicine (fellowship with board certification), 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.

Licensure & Board Certifications

• 2005- Current Texas Medical License
• 2001- Indiana Medical License
• 1996- New York Medical License
• 1996- ECFMG CertifiedAmerican Board of Cardiovascular Diseases
• 1999 American Board of Interventional Cardiology
• 2001 Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
• 1999 American Board of Vascular Medicine - Vascular Medicine
• American Board of Vascular Medicine- Endovascular Interventions 2006

Hospital Appointments

• Baylor Scott and White All Saints Fort Worth
• Baylor Scott and White Heart and Vascular Hospital
• Heart and Vascular Surgical Center
• Medical City Fort Worth
• Medical City Arlington
• Methodist Mansfield
• Texas Health Azle
• Texas Health Fort Worth
• Texas Health Heart and Vascular Arlington
• Texas Health SW Fort Worth

Professional Memberships

• Texas Medical Association
• Fellow, American College of Cardiology
• Fellow, Society of Cardiac Angiography and Interventions

Medical Education

• Medical College of Baroda, Gujarat, India, 1986-1992
• Internship & Residency University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey- New Jersey Medical School, Internal Medicine 1993-1995
• Chief Medical Resident University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey- New Jersey Medical School, Internal Medicine 1995-1996
• Cardiology Fellowship Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, New York, Cardiovascular Disease, 1996-1999
• Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester, New York, Cardiovascular Disease, 1999-2001
• Vascular Medicine & Endovascular Interventions Fellowship St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, 2001
• Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York. 2002, 2003

Personal Interests

Oil Painting, Reading, Travel

Other

ACLS Certified

Languages: Hindi, Gujarati

He is currently accepting new patients.