
Ravinder Bachireddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, FSCAI, ABVLM Diplomate
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
310 Gaslight Blvd Lufkin TX, 75904About
Dr. Ravinder Bachireddy founded The Heart Institute of East Texas in 1982. He, along with colleagues, brought state of the art technologies to Lufkin and developed it as a regional Cardiovascular hub. He is committed to transforming CV Care in Deep East Texas. His practice was awarded the TMF Physician Practice Quality Improvement Gold Award in 2019. As Cardiology Champion, Dr. Bachireddy led the team at CHI Memorial to earn the American College of Cardiology’s highest accreditation, “the HeartCARE Center of National Distinction designation” (2018, 2019, 2020), “PIONEER award” and highest accreditations in Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Cath Lab with PCI & Electrophysiology.
Education and Training
Osmania Medical College, Osmania University MD 1973
• Bronx-Lebanon, Albert Einste Internal Medicine Residency 1978
• Bronx-Lebanon, Albert Einste Fellowship CVD 1980
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)
National Board of Echocardiography
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Cardiology Memorial Medical Center/CHI St Luke's Health-Memorial 2000 - Present
- Chief of Cardiology Woodland Heights Medical Center 1986 - 2015
- Chief of Staff Woodland Heights Medical Center 1998 - 2000
- President Angelina County Medical Society 1998 - 2000
- President The Heart Institute of East Texas 1982 - Present
- Cardiovascular Service Line Chairman CHI St Luke's Health-Memorial 2013 - Present
- Member, Board of Directors CHI St Luke's Health-Memorial 2013 - Present
Awards
- Pioneer Award 2019 American College of Cardiology
- “The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin” 2012 Reader’s Choice, Lufkin Daily News
- “The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin” 2013 Reader’s Choice, Lufkin Daily News
- “The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin” 2014 Reader’s Choice, Lufkin Daily News
- “The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin” 2015 Reader’s Choice, Lufkin Daily News
- “The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin” 2016 Reader’s Choice, Lufkin Daily News
- “The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin” 2017 Reader’s Choice, Lufkin Daily News
- “The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin” 2019 Reader’s Choice, Lufkin Daily News
- Recognized as “Lufkin Man has Heart for East Texans’ Health” 2013 Lufkin Daily News
- HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence 2020 American College of Cardiology
- "The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin" 2008 Reader's Choice, Lufkin Daily News
- "The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin" 2011 Reader's Choice, Lufkin Daily News
- "The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin" 2006 Reader's Choice, Lufkin Daily News
- "The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin" 2018 Reader's Choice, Lufkin Daily News
- "The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin" 2020 Reader's Choice, Lufkin Daily News
- HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence 2019 American College of Cardiology
- HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence 2018 American College of Cardiology
- Heart Failure Accreditation 2018 American College of Cardiology
- NCDR "Pinnacle Registry" 2018 American College of Cardiology
- Healthcare Professional of the Year Award 2008 Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce
- Small Business of the Year 2017 Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce
- "Close the Gap" - Grant recipient for Prevention of cardiovascular disease in rural East Texas. 2018 Boston Scientific
- "Close the Gap" - Grant recipient for Prevention of cardiovascular disease in rural East Texas. 2019 Boston Scientific
- "Close the Gap" - Grant recipient for Prevention of cardiovascular disease in rural East Texas. 2020 Boston Scientific
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2004 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2008 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2009 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2010 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2011 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2012 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2013 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2014 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2015 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2016 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2017 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2018 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2019 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Super Doctor Hall of Fame 2020 Super Doctors Published in Texas Monthly
- Platinum Award, Favorite Cardiologist 2010 KTRE 9
- • Recognized as The Cardiologist Who Made A Difference in Lufkin 1999 The Lufkin Daily News
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology
- Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians
- Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
- American College of Cardiology
- American Medical Association
- Texas Medical Association
- American Heart Association
Fellowships
- Albert Einstein College 1980
Internships
- Albert Einstein College Bronx/Lebanon Hospital - 1975-1978
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Chief of Cardiology at Memorial Medical Center/CHI St Luke\'s Health-Memorial 2000-presentChief of Cardiology at Woodland Heights Medical Center 1986-2015Board member at Woodland Heights Medical Center 2004-2012Chief of Staff at Woodland Heights Medical Center 1998-2000President of Angelina County Medical Society 2998-2000President of the Heart Institute of East Texas 1982-presentCardiovascular Service Line (MSA)Chairman, CHI St Luke\'s Health-Memorial 2013-presentMember, Board of Directors, CHI St Luke\'s Health-Memorial 2013-present Honors/Awards:Heart Care Center Nat\'l Distinction of Excellence in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and Pioneer Award in 2019 from ACC - one of the first 10 Hospitals to receive such an award Heart Failure Accreditation from ACCTMF Physician Practice Quality Improvement Gold Award/2019NCDR
What do you attribute your success to?
- He attributes his success to a lot of hard work, working as a team with colleagues at the hospital, and making everyone responsible for their part to provide the best care possible.
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From Vision to Vitality: Dr. Bachireddy’s Impact on Lufkin’s Cardiology Hub in Deep East Texas
Dr. Ravinder Bachireddy is a highly distinguished cardiologist with a wealth of experience and expertise in cardiovascular medicine.
Co-founding The Heart Institute of East Texas, P.A. in 1982 alongside Dr. J.S. Chandra, Dr. Bachireddy has been instrumental in revolutionizing heart care in Deep East Texas. Prior to the establishment of The Heart Institute, a significant portion of heart disease patients had to travel to Houston for specialized care. Thanks to Dr. Bachireddy and his group’s efforts, patients in East Texas now have access to cutting-edge heart care services closer to home.
Beyond his role at The Heart Institute, Dr. Bachireddy holds key leadership positions at Memorial Medical Center/CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial, where he serves as the Chief of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Service Line Chairman, and member of the Board of Directors. He is also a respected staff physician at Woodland Heights Medical Center.
Dr. Bachireddy’s academic journey began at Osmania Medical College, where he earned his Medical Degree in 1973. Following this, he completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at Albert Einstein College Bronx/Lebanon Hospital between 1975 and 1980.
Board certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine, Dr. Bachireddy is recognized as a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine. Moreover, he is a Diplomate of both the National Board of Echocardiography and the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine.
Dr. Bachireddy’s commitment to excellence is evidenced by his numerous professional affiliations, including being a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). He is also an active member of prestigious medical associations such as the American Heart Association, the American Medical Association, and the Texas Medical Association.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Bachireddy has amassed a remarkable array of accolades and awards for his outstanding contributions to the field of cardiology. Noteworthy achievements include leading the team at CHI St Luke’s Memorial to achieve Heart Care Center National Distinction of Excellence multiple times, receiving the Pioneer Award from the ACC, and securing Heart Failure Accreditation from ACC. Dr. Bachireddy has also been consistently recognized as the “Best Cardiologist” by the Lufkin Daily News Readers’ Choice for over a decade.
His dedication to advancing cardiovascular care extends beyond clinical practice. Dr. Bachireddy has been actively involved in community outreach and education initiatives, receiving grants to promote cardiovascular disease prevention in local communities. The Heart Institute of East Texas, under his guidance, has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the Small Business of the Year accolades from both the Texas Forest Country and the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce.
Reflecting on his accomplishments, Dr. Bachireddy attributes his success to hard work, collaboration with his hospital colleagues, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. His unwavering dedication to improving heart health in East Texas has made him a respected figure in the field of cardiology and a beacon of hope for countless individuals in need of cardiovascular care.
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