Dr. P. Syamasundar Rao is a highly accomplished pediatric cardiologist and professor of Pediatrics and Medicine. He has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in interventional pediatric cardiology. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Dr. Rao has held key positions at renowned medical institutions, authored numerous publications, and received prestigious awards for his outstanding contributions to pediatric cardiology.
Education:
- Medical Degree from Andhra Medical College/University, Visakhapatnam, India
- Pediatric training in the USA
- Specialization in Pediatric Cardiology at Stanford University, Case-Western Reserve University, and the University of California at Los Angeles
Research Focus:
- Physiologically advantageous ventricular septal defects
- Tricuspid atresia
- Transcatheter management of heart defects in children
- Interventional pediatric cardiology
Professional Journey:
- Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, Emeritus Chief of Pediatric Cardiology at the University of Texas-Houston Medical School
- Positions at Medical College of Georgia, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia), University of Wisconsin, and Saint Louis University School of Medicine/Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
- Pioneer in interventional pediatric cardiology
Honors & Awards:
- Award for Outstanding Contribution to Pediatric Cardiology (Telugu Association of North America)
- John Lind’s Lecture at Swedish Pediatric Association
- Meritorious Service Award (Wisconsin Nicaragua Partners of the Americas)
- Outstanding Scientist Award (American Association of Cardiologists of Indian Origin)
- Lifetime Achievement Award (Telugu Cultural Association of Houston, TX)
Publications Top Noted & Contributions:
- Authored 440 papers
- Published 17 monographs/books
- Contributed to 150 book chapters
- 230 abstract presentations at national and international scientific societies
Title: Balloon Dilatation in the Management of Congenital Obstructive Lesions of the Heart: Review of Author’s Experiences and Observations—Part II
- Journal: Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
- Publication Date: July 2023
- DOI: 10.3390/jcdd10070288
- Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Title: Balloon Dilatation in the Management of Congenital Obstructive Lesions of the Heart: Review of Author’s Experiences and Observations—Part I
- Journal: Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease
- Publication Date: May 2023
- DOI: 10.3390/jcdd10060227
- Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Title: Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Congenital Heart Disease in Children
- Journal: Children
- Publication Date: April 2023
- DOI: 10.3390/children10040753
- Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Title: Therapy of Patients with Cardiac Malposition
- Journal: Children
- Publication Date: April 2023
- DOI: 10.3390/children10040739
- Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Title: Diagnosis of Dextrocardia with a Pictorial Rendition of Terminology and Diagnosis
- Journal: Children
- Publication Date: December 2022
- DOI: 10.3390/children9121977
- Source: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Author Metrics:
- Numerous invited presentations in various countries
- Lectured and demonstrated catheter interventions globally
- Developed educational programs and teaching materials for physicians
- Recognized for outstanding service and teaching excellence
Research Timeline:
- 1970s: Contributions in catheterization and angiography
- 1980s: Advancements in balloon angioplasty/valvuloplasty
- 1990s: Pioneer in transcatheter catheter closure of cardiac defects
- 2000s: Developed new pediatric cardiology/pediatric cardiovascular surgery programs
- 2010s and 2020s: Focus on educational programs and teaching material development for physicians
