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Vasanth Vedantham

MD PhD

Cardiologist and electrophysiologist

Dr. Vasanth Vedantham is a cardiac electrophysiologist who cares for patients with heart rhythm disorders. His expertise encompasses catheter ablation (a minimally invasive technique in which heart tissue responsible for abnormal electrical signals is destroyed), implantation of cardiac devices (such as pacemakers and defibrillators) and medications that control arrhythmias.

Vedantham is also an expert in diagnosing and managing cardiac sarcoidosis and other rare disorders that can cause arrhythmias; he often collaborates with UCSF specialists outside of cardiology to care for patients with these complex conditions. Another focus of his practice, as part of the UCSF Cardiovascular Genetics Program, is the diagnosis and treatment of patients with inherited arrhythmia syndromes and inherited heart muscle disorders.

Vedantham directs a laboratory focused on understanding the molecular, cellular and genetic mechanisms that regulate heart rhythm. The long-term goal of this research is to make scientific advances that lead to better ways of treating and preventing arrhythmias.

Vedantham earned his medical degree and doctorate at Harvard Medical School. He completed an internal medicine residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and cardiac electrophysiology at UCSF.

  • Education

    Harvard School of Medicine, 2002

  • Residencies

    Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2004

  • Fellowships

    UCSF Medical Center, Cardiac Electrophysiology

    UCSF Medical Center, Cardiology, 2008

  • Board Certifications

    Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

  • Languages

    Spanish

Where I see patients (3)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    107 Ratings
    About our process
    Feb 04, 2023
    Very pleased that Dr. Vedantham took adequate time to explain In detail (risks and benefits) of a serious and complicated procedure without a feeling of being rushing.
    Feb 04, 2023
    He is an extremely knowledgeable and explained my condition thoroughly!
    Feb 03, 2023
    I really like this doctor he has always been very attentive to my needs and concerns and questions.
    Jan 14, 2023
    Dr. Vedantham is at the very top of all physicians I have experienced.
    Dec 10, 2022
    The whole process was easy communication was fine.
    Oct 22, 2022
    Stellar care from Dr Vedantham
    Aug 16, 2022
    Best doctor I have experience
    Jun 11, 2022
    Experience was excellent
    Mar 05, 2022
    Having treated my cardiac conditions in the past Dr. Vedantham is able to give me clear explanation of what I may encounter going forward and I might best respond if I have another episode.
    Aug 07, 2021
    Dr. Vedantham was thoughtful caring and took the time to be thorough in my visit. Excellent bedside manners and expert in advice.

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