Rahul Malhotra, MD

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Rahul Malhotra, who serves patients throughout the State of Arizona.

A skilled cardiologist, Dr. Malhotra is affiliated with Arizona Heart & Vascular Clinic, serving patients in the Glendale and Peoria areas. He has performed more than 14,000 cardiovascular procedures and has more than 25 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine with expertise in advanced/complex coronary intervention, carotid artery, deep vein thrombosis management, peripheral vascular intervention and treatment of varicose veins. In addition, he is one of the leading experts in transradial coronary angiography and intervention.

Arizona Heart and Vascular Clinic provides comprehensive cardiovascular disease management and total vein care. Through research, innovation and education, the practice stays at the forefront of cardiology, vascular medicine, and preventative/integrative therapies directed towards cardiovascular risk reduction. Their team is comprised of board-certified cardiologists, mid-level providers with extensive vascular and cardiac experience, and a caring staff of nurses, cardiovascular technologists, and medical assistants committed to providing the highest quality cardiac care.

A graduate of Fordham University, Dr. Malhotra completed his medical education at St. George’s University School of Medicine, and received his residency training in internal medicine at the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. Finally, he completed his fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at Brown University Integrated Hospitals, Miriam Hospital.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Achieving fellowship status, he is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), and Fellow of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (FSCAI).

Extensively involved in groundbreaking research, Dr. Malhotra has published numerous articles and abstracts on cardiovascular disease management in respected peer-reviewed journals, including the American Journal of Cardiology. Currently, he is involved in 17 clinical trials. He has lectured extensively locally and internationally on a variety of cardiovascular topics at major medical conferences.

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

On a more personal note, Dr. Malhotra is fluent in English and Hindi.

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