Nampalli Vijay, M.D., Aurora Denver Cardiology Associates, Colorado

Dr. Vijay is Chairman of the Cardio-Vascular Department at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center and in 1999, Dr. Vijay was recognized by 5280 Magazine as the "Best Cardiologist"; in the Denver area as voted on by his fellow physicians.

Dr. Vijay enjoys a very successful cardiology practice, offering a wealth of medical knowledge and a compassionate and caring style for his patients. He has practiced cardiology in Denver since 1975 when he completed his cardiology fellowship training program at St. Luke’s Hospital. Dr. Vijay holds many prestigious appointments and awards recognizing his many accomplishments in cardiology.

Professional Interest
Chairman of Cardio-Vascular Department, Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center
Member of Quality Assurance Committee, Cardiology
Member of the HealthONE Alliance Institutional Review Board-1999 to present

Principal investigator in over 75 national clinical trials for new cardiology drugs and devices, offering many of his patients an opportunity for earlier access to recent advances in healthcare technology.

Instructor in the Graduate Medical Education program at Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center since 1973. These educational programs include medical students, residents, interns, and fellows.

Accomplished speaker at many of the top national and international cardiology conferences such as: The American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific meetings, The World Heart Congress, and national speaker for several major pharmaceutical companies.

Education
Undergraduate Degree, Nizam College, India
M.B., B.S., Gandhi Medical College, India
Internship and Residency, Osmania General Hospital, India
M.D. (Board Certified-Internal Medicine), Osmania Medical College, India
Fellowship, St. Luke's Hospital in Denver, Colorado and Good Samaritan Hospital, in Phoenix, Arizona
Royal Post Graduate, Hammersmith Hospital, London, England