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Specialties
Board Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
National Board of Echocardiography (Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography)
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Patient Rating
4.9
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85 reviews
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The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Radiology & Imaging Sciences
-Adjunct Assistant Professor Internal Medicine -Assistant Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Cardiovascular Medicine
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
National Board of Echocardiography (Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography)
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Economics - Northwestern University | B.A. |
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| Professional Medical | Medicine - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | M.D. |
| Internship | Categorical Internal Medicine - University of California, San Francisco | Intern |
| Residency | Categorical Internal Medicine - University of California, San Francisco | Resident |
| Fellowship | Cardiovascular Disease - University of California, San Francisco | Clinical Fellow |
| Fellowship | Cardiovascular Disease - University of California, San Francisco | Chief Fellow |
| Fellowship | Advanced Echocardiography - University of California, San Francisco | Clinical Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Tseng ZH, Ramakrishna S, Salazar JW, Vittinghoff E, Olgin JE, Moffatt E (2021). Sex and Racial Differences in Autopsy-Defined Causes of Presumed Sudden Cardiac Death. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol, 14(5), e009393.
- Varlotto JM, Yao AN, DeCamp MM, Ramakrishna S, Recht A, Flickinger J, Andrei A, Reed MF, Toth JW, Fizgerald TJ, Higgins K, Zheng X, Shelkey J, Medford-Davis LN, Belani C, Kelsey CR (2015). Nodal stage of surgically resected non-small cell lung cancer and its effect on recurrence patterns and overall survival. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 91(4), 765-73.
- Shah SJ, Aistrup GL, Gupta DK, O'Toole MJ, Nahhas AF, Schuster D, Chirayil N, Bassi N, Ramakrishna S, Beussink L, Misener S, Kane B, Wang D, Randolph B, Ito A, Wu M, Akintilo L, Mongkolrattanothai T, Reddy M, Kumar M, Arora R, Ng J, Wasserstrom JA (2014). Ultrastructural and cellular basis for the development of abnormal myocardial mechanics during the transition from hypertension to heart failure. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, 306(1), H88-100.
- Wasserstrom JA, Shiferaw Y, Chen W, Ramakrishna S, Patel H, Kelly JE, O'Toole MJ, Pappas A, Chirayil N, Bassi N, Akintilo L, Wu M, Arora R, Aistrup GL (2010). Variability in timing of spontaneous calcium release in the intact rat heart is determined by the time course of sarcoplasmic reticulum calcium load. Circ Res, 107(9), 1117-26.
- Ramakrishna S, Salazar JW, Olgin JE, Moffatt E, Tseng ZH (2022). Heart Failure Burden by Autopsy, Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy, and ICD Utilization Among Sudden Deaths.(Epub ahead of print). JACC Clin Electrophysiol.
- Haghighat L, Ramakrishna S, Salazar JW, Feng J, Chiang J, Moffatt E, Tseng ZH (2023). Homelessness and Incidence and Causes of Sudden Death: Data from the POST SCD Study. JAMA Intern Med.
- Schäfer M, Mitzman B, Scaife CL, Magarinos J, Ramakrishna S, Tumarkin E, Hill B, Varghese TK Jr, Contreras (2025). Pre-Operative Reduced Atrial Compliance Is Predictive of Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Esophagectomy. Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.), 42(9), e70298.
- Kyriakopoulos CP, Sideris K, Taleb I, Maneta E, Tseliou E, Aadland J, Baird AS, Bonios MJ, Nelson M, Dranow E, Goodwin ML, Hanff TC, Carter S, Selzman CH, Stehlik J, Wever-Pinzon O, Ramakrishna S, Tumarkin E, Drakos S (2025). Left Atrial Reverse Remodeling in Patients Supported With Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Clinical Implications. Circulation. Heart failure, 18(7), e012807.
- St John E, Carey JR, Wilcox T, Ryan J, Ramakrishna S, Daud A, Diaz-Robles D, Smith A, Cowan K, Wang (2025). Expanding the Patient Pool for Rilonacept. JACC. Case reports, 30(17), 103799.
- Schäfer M, Selzman CH, DiChiacchio L, Heiler JC, Ramakrishna S, Tumarkin E, Hill B, Kagawa H, Contreras N, Raman S, Frye L, Cahill B, Morrell M, Goodwin M (2025). Reduced left atrial compliance exacerbates primary graft dysfunction after lung transplantation. The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery,
- O'Neill E, Lu DY, Ramakrishna S, Ingram D, Kogelschatz B, Ryan JJ, Mayeux J, Ma C, Klanderud D, Beck E, Dranow E, Hatton N, Clapham (2025). Methamphetamine-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Is Associated With Worse Right Ventricular Function Than Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Matched Study. Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.), 42(5), e70180.
- Schäfer M, Contreras N, Ramakrishna S, Zimmerman JM, Varghese TK Jr, Mitzman (2025). Pre-Operative Atrial Deformation Indices Predict Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Lung Resection Surgery. Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.), 42(2), e70105.
- Mital R, Ramakrishna S, Judson GL, Watt C, Tolstrup K, Mahadevan V (2022). Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Left Atrioventricular Valve Cleft After Previously Repaired Complete Atrioventricular Canal Defect in Down Syndrome. CASE (Philadelphia, Pa.), 7(1), 35-38.
- Haghighat L, Ramakrishna S, Salazar JW, Feng J, Chiang J, Moffatt E, Tseng Z (2023). Homelessness and Incidence and Causes of Sudden Death: Data From the POST SCD Study. JAMA internal medicine, 183(12), 1306-1314.
- Schäfer M, Heiler JC, DiChiacchio L, Ramakrishna S, Tumarkin E, Hill B, Scott A, Raman S, Frye L, Cahill B, Morrell M, Kagawa H, Contreras N, Selzman CH, Goodwin M (2026). The Preoperative Role of Right-Sided Heart Function in Primary Graft Dysfunction After Bilateral Lung Transplantation. The Annals of thoracic surgery,
Case Report
- Yogeswaran V, Ramakrishna S, MacGregor JS, Zier L, Goldschlager N (2021). Pregnancy-Associated Chest Pain: A Case of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection. Case Rep Cardiol, 2021 4057182.
- Stein NR, Ramakrishna S, Yeghiazarians Y (2020). Premature coronary disease, in-stent restenosis and vascular complications in a young man with Behçet syndrome. BMJ Case Rep, 13(8).
- Mital R, Ramakrishna S, Judson GL, Watt C, Tolstrup K, Mahadevan VS (2022). Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Left Atrioventricular Valve Cleft After Previously Repaired Complete Atrioventricular Canal Defect in Down Syndrome. CASE (Phila).
Letter
- Salazar JW, Ramakrishna S, Tseng ZH (2021). Presumed Sudden Cardiac Deaths in the PARADIGM-HF Trial. [Letter to the editor]. JACC Heart Fail, 9(2), 164-165.
- Tastet L, Ramakrishna S, Lim LJ, Bibby D, Olgin JE, Connolly AJ, Moffatt E, Tseng ZH, Delling F (2024). Mechanical Dispersion Discriminates Between Arrhythmic and Nonarrhythmic Sudden Death: From the POST SCD Study. JACC. Clinical electrophysiology, 10(4), 771-773.
Approachable, patient, kind, and knowledgeable. Answered all my questions and provided explanations.
Kind AND thorough and considerate and c ompetent
Very thorough. Great bedside manner. Listened to my concerns, compared symptoms with other treatments and medications used, and addressed each issue in a way that was easy to understand.
He is very courteous, knowledgeable and professional in explaining medical information, listening to and answering questions.
Dr. Ramakrishna is both professional and personable in his interactions with me. His explanations and clinical suggestions were provided with depth and clarity. He took time to answer each question I posed related to my treatment. I feel very confident in the care he provides.
Outstanding! Really enjoyed Dr Ramakrishna Very knowledgeable Great people skills
He was professional, a good listener, and answered questions. He took the time to confirm the recommendations of Dr. Haan and explain the next steps.
Satvik Ramakrishna, MD was terrific. He listened, explained and I left feeling more confident. I would recommend him to anyone who needs help. But the other lesser doctors I had to go through before Dr. Satvik Ramakrishna almost broke me. I was discouraged, confused and very scared. Don't settle for a "fellow" alone, you will be disappointed too.
Dr. Ramakrishna is always very pleasant and has reviewed my chart before I arrive. He remembers my history better than I do. He is optimistic and encouraging going forward.
Dr. Ramakrishna is top notch. He listens and includes the patient in care. He also takes good notes and recalls all aspects of previous care and family genetics in targeting future care options.
A wonderful cardiologist!
DR Ramakrishna is the absolute best. He always has my interests in mind and guides me through life choices. His entire staff are really terrific.
Very caring Dr who makes you feel like you really matter and will go out of his way to make sure your taken care of
Very professional.
Explains everything very clearly and answers your questions.
The best in his field!
Made me feel like I really mattered. I would highly recommend Dr Ramakrishna
I love Dr Ramakrishna, not only is he thorough, professional and very knowledgeable; he is also caring & it's obvious he is current on my file.
Dr Satvik is a knowedgable, kind , empathetic and very competent cardiologist . He listened very carefully to my complaints and did a thorough review of my earlier records and a detailed clinical exam . He explained the work up and treatment plans in clear and concise fashion . He showed genuine concern and interest to resolve my medical issues . Feel I am in good hands .
Professional, competent and caring.
Dr Ramakrishna was great. Seeing me for the first time, he had a good handle on my case and he was very thorough. He asked me good questions and also listened to my questions and concerns. I felt very well taken care of.
Dr. Ramakrishna is very knowledgeable. He was thorough in my assessment. He listened carefully to my concerns. I feel very comfortable and confident in his ability to care for me.
I really liked him. He was good at explaining things to me. I think I'll keep him a while on
Dr. Ramakrishna is very thorough and knowledgeable. He is very compassionate and professional.
Good guy ! Very Caring !
He's a very personable easy Dr to talk to and always shows total interest in your concerns
Comfortable immediately upon meeting Satvik. Very easy to communicate with and explained things so that I could understand.
Dr. R. is a wonderful cardiologist.
Dr Ramakrishna is amazingly competent and thorough. We feel very well cared for and trust him completely. He is the creme de la creme!!
Excellent doctor who will help you understand your health issue.
A wonderful provider
Dr. Ramakrishna is very professional, and his expertise and insight have been absolutely invaluable. He really listens, and even makes the time to carefully review your health information prior to the appointment. He is also very personable, and it is obvious that he assigns true concern and value to the concerns and needs of his patients.
Very pleasant and competent doctor. Listened carefully to my concern and was reassuring.
excellent medical knowledge and expertise; thoughtful and caring; very pleasant
Dr. Satvik Ramakrishma was an extraordinary doctor that gave me trust and confident, he listened very carefully and explained fully. I felt great after i left his office
I am 100% confident in the care I am receiving!
Very happy with the care received. Very good doctor. Only wish insurance would allow me to continue in his care.
I recommend Doctor Ramakrishna
Very good cardiology examination, however, insurance coverage was inconsistant and inaccurate.
Dr. Ramakrishna was thorough and empathetic when discussing recent lab work.
Super provider!
Dr. Ramakrishna and his staff were very kind, thorough and professional. He took the time to listen and evaluate my tests and records while explaining it in a simple way I could understand.
Very kind.
I think Dr Ramakrishna is an excellent physician who knows my problems and wants to help. He is very personable and easy to communicate with
He is very knowledgeable about care & treatment options. Listens intently and trues to answer all questions
Very nice doctor and treated me with lot of respect this doctor is a professional in all ways
All around excellent doctor
He sat down and listened to my questions and discussions. Provided input to care profile presented.
My appointment with Dr. Satvik Ramakrishna was timely, professional and pleasant. Most noteworthy was his excellent "bedside manner, which has established my trust and confidence in him for my cardiology care.
Dr. Ramakrishna is knowledgeable, respectful, and humorous. All characteristics I greatly admire.
My appointment with Dr. Ramakrishna was a pleasure (and I generally don't like going to drs).
Thank you Dr Ramakrishna for your kindness and being happy and helpful.
He was friendly, thorough; and spoke clearly enough that I could understand in my old age.
I think that he really cares. He explains things in a way that I can understand them.
He is very knowledgeable and personable to be with
Excellent cardiologist who will take good care of you.
Doctor Ramakrishna is personable and conscientious. He studied my case carefully during our routine follow-up and discussed each matter of concern in turn. This was my first visit with him; and I would gladly meet with him again in future, whether for further routine follow-ups or for more pressing issues in my case.
A fine doctor. He cares for me as a person and a patient. What a pleasure to have a physician who doesn't care just about the computer chart. He fixed my problem with brains and grace.
I qppreciated the time spent in addressing my concerns and the thouroughness of the exam and lab tests used to treat the problems.
Prepared for my visit. Listened and recommended a course of action.
Excellent patient care given
He has my complete trust
I have complete faith and trust in Dr Rama Krishna. He is very personable, diligent and respectful in working with me at his patient.
Dr. Ramakrishna was very attentive and good at listening and gathering facts before drawing conclusions.
He was personable and professional. I was confident I was in good hands.
Thank you. See you in 1 year.
Without a doubt, I have received the best care from dr. Ramakrishna I have ever experienced!
Dr. Ramakrishna went the extra mile to help set me up for necessary care in another department
I truly appreciated the way Dr. Ramakrishna listened, considered, responded, and prescribed treatment. I really felt cared for. Excellent care.
Dr. Ramakrishna is very attentive, kind, and a pleasure to talk to. He really cares!. The hospital is lucky to have someone of such high caliber.
He only entered the exam room and introduced himself. There were no discussions with me regarding my care, only concurring with Dr. Abahamowicz's strategy. There may have been discussions behind the scenes; but, not in his presence with me.
Dr. Ramakrishna is a very nice person and obviously a very competent cardiologist as well. I look forward to a continuing relationship as his patient for my Heart Failure.
I am comfortable with Dr. Ramakrishna and trust his knowledge and expertise.
I feel he listened to me and had some good recommendations.
He is excellent communicating
Well prepared had read my profile and had positive recommendations.
He was very polite and treated me with respect. Some people think just because I am old I don't know what is going on. The brain still works!
He listened and explained things very good
Dr. Ramakrishna was thorough, inquisitive and explained plan of treatment well.
Very caring, knowledgeable and professional provider. Thank you.
Dr. Ramakrishna provided my test results thoroughly, possible explanations causesfor the LLE & SOB and a plan of action. Additionally, he ordered a Stress Test to eliminate any possible coronary blockages not shown on previous tests.
He was sincere, kind and extremely knowledgeable. He took the time to explain and discuss whatever we needed to and provided his thoughts and opinions (backing them up with personal and scientific explanations) in a way that I could relate to. EXCELLENT DOCTOR!!!
Dr. Ramakrishna was incredibly smart, thorough, patient, and empathetic. It was also clear that he is devoted to making a difference in cardiac care for the patients he serves.
I trust Dr Ramakrishna. He is so responsive to any questions or emails through MyChart. I really as so thankful to have him as my Doctor.
extremely knowledgeable, caring and attentive. Explains thing well and maps out course of action in easy to understand and doable terms. Great addition to your teaam.
Met me on time, very helpful, genuine concern, good listener, well thought out way-ahead, will strongly recommend to others who need expert cardiologist.
Friendly, out going, caring, professional all describe Dr. S. Ramakrishna. I would have him as my cardiologist if I need one in the future and would certainly recommend him to friends and family.
Very professional
Listened to all my questions and answered them to my satisfaction. Very kind
So far I am very pleased and I believe it was a good decision to change from my previous doctor. He responded to a question I had and took the time to discuss it with me.
VRLO SAM ZADOVOLJA SA NJIME. JAKO JE BIJO LJUBAZAN. I ODGOVORJO MI JE NA NEKOLIKO PITANJA, SA SIGURNOSCU. BRAVO
Very caring and made sure my family also understood about my health.
Extremely professional, competent, and friendly.
Very kind and informative. Was very patient to answer all my questions in a way that I could understand.
I would ask that you would please copy my comments from the earlier page, in which I gave some level of detail about my experience, and please use it as an anonymous review of the Dr. and his staff on his online profile. He and his staff are great!
Good listener and provided excellent feedback re my condition.
He is an excellent cardiologist.
Excellent, very caring