Awards

Dr. Suresh N. Gadasalli Selected as Reader's Choice Physician in the 2005 "Best of the Permian Basin" Awards

The following article appeared in the September 30, 2005 edition of the Odessa American as part of a special section highlighting recipients of the 2005 Best of the Permian Basin Awards. The article in its original format is also viewable here (PDF document).

At the Healthy Heart Center, our practice specializes in cardiology, which includes the examination, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the heart. We strive to provide the best health care possible. All of our physicians completed at least four years of specialty training after medical school and take courses regularly to keep up with the latest advances in health care.

We are mindful of every factor that affects the diagnosis and treatment of your cardiovascular disease. To that end, Dr. Suresh N. Gadasalli continually strives to update clinical and procedural skills, improve outcomes, streamline communication and minimize costs.

We not only maintain state-of-the-art nuclear medicine and cardiac catheterization equipment, but boardcertified cardiologists are involved in every patient evaluation from stress test supervision to complex doppler calculations. The technical staff meets stringent requirements in training and professionalism.

TIMELINESS... Test reports are communicated to referring physicians promptly, facilitating attention to patients whose results are abnormal. Timely reassurance is provided to patients whose results are normal. High-risk findings on tests will be telephoned to the referring physician.

CONVENIENCE... The ease of an office setting provides maximum convenience and comfort for you. We gladly see patients who need only diagnostic tests; a referral to us for clinical consultation is neither needed nor expected.

An uncompromising insistence on QUALITY, a comfortable and CONVENIENT setting for anxiety- provoking procedures and a competitive COST ... these things are all a part of our “Healthy Heart” commitment.

Extensive clinical and statistical studies have identified several factors that increase the risk of heart disease and heart attack. The more risk factors a person has, the greater the chance of developing heart disease. Currently, about 20% of the population is defined as being at high risk for coronary heart disease. I strive to educate people who are keen about modifying their risk factors and lifestyle. Like all doctors, I am not a fan of “managed care” and health insurance contracting issues. However, my practice welcomes all patients, including people with managed care contracts. I enjoy interacting with my patients and helping them get better. That is the most rewarding part of being a physician and cardiologist.