Hrishikesh “Hrishi” Iyengar is Desert Cardiology of Tucson’s newest addition. Arriving in August, 2008, from chilly Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Iyengar has recently completed his fellowship in interventional cardiology from the prestigious Henry Ford Hospital and specializes in clinical and interventional cardiology. His addition to our group brings to our community an important expertise in some of the newer technologies in coronary and peripheral vascular intervention, and complements the subspecialty interests and expertise of our established providers.
Dr. Iyengar’s interest in medicine was sparked early on in his life. His fascination with the workings of the human body coupled with his desire to improve the quality of people’s lives prompted his entry into the field of medicine. In his native city of Bombay, India, Dr. Iyengar completed his medical degree before making his move to the United States, whereupon he completed both his internal medicine internship and residency followed by his fellowships in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology.
Dr. Iyengar’s family is geographically spread out, with his parents residing in Bombay and his sister and nephews living in San Francisco, but they remain close to his heart and he makes an effort to visit as often as possible. An especially important person in Dr. Iyengar’s life, his fiancée, is presently closing the geographic gap as she relocates to Tucson!
One of the things that drew Dr. Iyengar to Tucson was the opportunity to live amidst the natural beauty of the desert and engage in his favorite outdoor activities such as hiking and running.
Dr. Iyengar’s travels have taken him near and far with his favorite vacation spot being Kauai, Hawaii. Water adventures and breathtaking hikes make Kauai a must-see vacation destination for Dr. Iyengar.
As he settles into his new life here in Tucson, Dr. Iyengar looks forward to exploring the desert southwest and making a meaningful impact on Tucson’s medical community.
EDUCATION
Fellowship |
Interventional Cardiology, Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute, Detroit, MI, 2008 |
Fellowship |
Cardiology, Henry Ford Heart & Vascular Institute, Detroit, MI, 2007 |
Residency |
Internal Medicine Chief Resident, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, 2004 |
Residency |
Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, 2003 |
Internship |
Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, 2001 |
MB, BS |
(Equivalent of MD degree) Mahatma Gandhi Mission’s Medical College, New Bombay, India, 1999 |
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine / Subspecialty Board of Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Northwest Medical Center
Oro Valley Hospital
Tucson Heart Hospital
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member, American College of Cardiology
Member, American College of Physicians
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Volunteer, Cabrini Clinic, Detroit, Michigan, 2000 – 2003, (free clinic for uninsured patients)
HONORS AND AWARDS
Honorary Mention for Oral Presentation at the 13th Annual Resident Research Forum, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, 2006
Second Place for Oral Presentation at the 9th Annual Resident Research Forum, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, 2002
Junior Resident of the year in Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, 2002
Honors with Distinction in Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics, ENT and Ophthalmology in MB, BS, Mahatma Gandhi Mission’s Medical College, 1999
PUBLICATIONS
Mouaz Al-Mallah, Iyengar Hirshikesh, Khaled A. Dajani, Noel Gutierrez, Michael P. Hudson and Sanjaya Khanal, Outcomes based on time to Angiography in patients with Non-ST-elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes. Journal of Invasive Cardiology 2005, 17:251 – 255
Mouaz Al-Mallah, Iyengar Hirshikesh, Rasha Bazari, Michael Hudson, Noel Gutierrez, Sanjaya Khanal. Women Benefit from Earlier Invasive Risk Stratification in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome. Circulation 2005; 111 (4): e47-e48.
Khaled A. Dajani, Sanjaya Khanal, Mouaz Al-Mallah, Iyengar Hirshikesh, Noel Gutierrez, and Michael P. Hudson Outcomes based on time to Angiography in patients with Non-ST-elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes. Journal of the American College of Cardiology Supplement, 2003; 41, (6, Supplement 2): 386. |
