Ajay Vallakati, MBBS
Physician, Associate Professor
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease
Make an appointment
614-293-7677
Accepting new patients
Conditions and expertise
- Cardio-oncology
- Organ Transplantation
- Internal Medicine
- Transplantation
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiovascular Diseases
Locations
- Outpatient Care Dublin
- Talbot Hall
- Heart and Vascular Care
Academic information
Department: Internal Medicine
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
I am a board-certified internal medicine physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. I specialize in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, providing expert care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, including those requiring heart transplantation and long-term cardiac support.
My patients can rely on me for high-quality, compassionate care and honest communication in every encounter. I collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled experts to ensure each patient receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs and values.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of providers. I serve as an associate clinical professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Conditions and expertise
- Cardio-oncology
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Heart Transplantation
- Internal Medicine
- Organ Transplantation
- Transplantation
Locations
Heart and Vascular Care
in East Hospital
181 Taylor Ave.
Tower 12th Floor, Suite 1201
Columbus, OH 43203
Tower 12th Floor, Suite 1201
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-7677
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Credentials
Education
- Fellowship - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH, United States
7/1/2016 - 6/30/2017 - Fellowship - Cardiovascular Disease
- Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
7/1/2013 - 6/30/2016 - Fellowship - Cardiology
- University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
7/1/2012 - 6/30/2013 - Residency - Internal Medicine
- Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, United States
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2012 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, United States
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010 - Masters of Public Health (MPH)
- Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
1/1/2007 - 5/1/2009 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Osmania University College of Arts & Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
12/1/2000 - 2/1/2007
Certifications
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American Heart Association National Center
12/5/2024 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Advanced Heart Failure-Transplant Cardio
10/3/2018 -
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
9/27/2016
Ratings and reviews
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The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
187 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025 Dr. Vallakati has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Ajay is a very smart professional and a pleasant person
Very good
Dr Vallakati is very thorough and personable. He's my favorite cardiologist. My family has met him and are impressed.
Very good.
Excellent. Would refer to all family and friends
NoneGreat listening
Great experience.
All good explained everything he was telling me then ask if I understood or had any questions.
Good
Caring and thorough with my needs.
Excellent knowledge of my problems;Excellent explanations of issues. Excellent bedside manner.
It was a good experience. The doctor was very nice
Staff is very knowledgeable, courteous The directing me to the bathroom even gave me water when I was thirsty. They had bottled water. It was a very hot day and I appreciate them. She helped me stay hydrated.
He's very friendly, very attentive. Communicates well and has already called me once at my request to discuss a wrong diagnosis on a newly transferred loop recorder. Very knowledgeable.. I had more communication with him in a week than I have had for months with another cardioI'm very pleased.
Dr Vallakati Is Indeed an excellent doctor. I appreciate his listening and his manner. I originally saw Dr Vallakati for a 2nd opinion, re a procedure a heart doc In another hospital system wanted to do. He, Indicated he did not feel I needed It. Frankly, I had little faith In the other doctor, I have COMPLETE faith In Dr Vallakati
The Dr takes the time to explain your situation.
Doesn't EVER forget a thing. Quietly supportive , good teacher, empathetic.
Very good
Dr. Vallakaki seem to be very knowledgeable and extremely helpful concerning my problem
He explained everything as well as possible. He was really clear about the problem at hand.
Dr. Vallakati has been such a blessing to our family. He is very caring and listens to our concerns and addresses those as well.
Dr V is the most compassionate dr I have ever been seen by
Care provider was patient, listened to all our concerns and answered all our questions carefully and explained in depth, he knew and had reviewed past medical procedures and tests before seeing us, very helpful and explanatory
Professional and courteous listens and very thorough. Concerned for me as a patient
Excellent
All very good
Always kind and compassionate,
He is very caring and personal.
Everyone was respectful
Dr was caring and answered all my questions in details.
Niccee
My Dr. Is awesome man. Always full of information and helps me understand. He is always polite and he listens to me while I explain. He Is helpful in my medicine as well. Fantastic Dr. 100% never a bad visit with them at OSU.
Excellent
Very informative
He's a good doctor
He set my mind at ease by giving me good advice
Dr Vallakati is very kind and compassionate. He reviews what was done in the visit and allows for questions. My only regret is that I was not assigned to him earlier.
Talked with me and myvdaughter about my heart BP medication wat watchman device listened to Hrt and lungs Said I was in afib aflutter discussed blood thinners Hopefully can get watchman sooner than later dog being again flutter
Great
None bad. Personable. Interested
Explain the echo tell me what I need to take off and what I can keep on clothes wise knocked on the door before entering
Perfect, Dr V is very professional and courteous.
Excellent
Super
Great
Dr. Vallakati is the best! He and other staff doctors is the reason I'm still alive!
Caring
Good
He is terrific!! Very thorough!
Always thorough
Knowledgeable and listening skills are excellent as well as professional and concerned
Really took the time to enunciate so I understood everything. Very through about everything
It was a good experience
Very good
He was excellent
Dr. Vallakati has a GREAT bedside manner! Have very few much enjoyed his conversation and feedback! I feel lucky to have met him.
Good
Great personality very knowledgeable made information easy to understand
Very happy
Everything was good n
Welcoming by staff as a patient.
None. All nice visits and staff is fantastic man. I like my Dr.
He is the best , he is kind he listens, and helps in anyway he can
Good communicator.
Dr. V is respectful, listens to me, knows me and my history and thoroughly explains everything.