Pulkit Chaudhury, MD

Pulkit Chaudhury, MD, MS, FACC, RPVI, is a clinical cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute. He sees patients at Main Campus. 

Specialty Interests: Atherosclerotic Artery Disease, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, Fibromuscular Dysplasia, Pulmonary Embolism, Vascular Ultrasound, Cardiovascular Outcomes Research

Experience: Physicians in the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine offer the latest medications and interventional heart and vascular disease procedures to deliver better outcomes for patients. The department’s Section of Vascular Medicine is home to one of the most active vascular laboratories in the country, with more than 2,200 clinical studies performed per month.

Dr. Chaudhury is an expert in the acute and long-term medical management of patients with a broad range of heart and vascular problems, including arterial blockages, aneurysms, dissections, heart attacks (MI), pulmonary embolisms and heart failure. His expertise includes performing and interpreting cardiac catheterizations, electrocardiograms and vascular duplex studies. 

He is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, vascular medicine and echocardiography with special competence in adult echocardiography and is a registered physician in vascular interpretation. Dr. Chaudhury is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Success Rates: Outcomes and statistics for heart and vascular procedures at Cleveland Clinic are available at http://my.clevelandclinic.org/heart/about-heart-vascular-institute/treatment-outcomes.aspx.

Education: Dr. Chaudhury earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, Mass. He received his doctorate in medicine from State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, N.Y., then came to Cleveland Clinic for his internal medicine internship and residency. He continued his training here as a vascular medicine fellow, followed by a three-year fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. He was elected chief cardiovascular medicine fellow in his final year of training.

Dr. Chaudhury was appointed to the Cleveland Clinic medical staff in 2020 upon completion of his fellowship at the University of Iowa.

Research, Publications and Speaking: Dr. Chaudhury’s clinical research focuses on comparative treatment outcomes. He has coauthored papers and abstracts on this research published in leading peer-reviewed journals. He also has presented research abstracts and posters at national medical meetings, including American College of Cardiology, American College of Chest Physicians and American Heart Association. 

About Dr. Chaudhury: “My unique training as a cardiologist and a vascular medicine specialist allows me to assess my patient’s entire cardiovascular health to provide comprehensive recommendations and treatment plans. I cherish this opportunity to serve my patients and learn from them on a daily basis.”

Leisure Activities: Outside of work, Dr. Chaudhury enjoys running, travelling and spending time with his family.