About Me
Ragavendra Baliga, MBBS, MD, MBA, FACC, FRCP, FI-CO, is Inaugural Director, Cardio-Oncology Center of Excellence and a Professor of Internal Medicine/Cardiology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Dr. Baliga earned his medical degree from St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore University, India, and his MBA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He completed a clinical fellowship in cardiology at the Royal Postgraduate School of Medicine, University of London, and a clinical and research fellowship in cardiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Mass. Dr. Baliga was a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School, Boston, and completed two more advanced fellowships in cardiac specialties: one at Boston University Medical Center and one at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
Dr. Baliga was the editor-in-chief for Heart Failure Clinics of North America, is the CME editor for American College of Cardiology and is section editor of the Cardiosource Review Journal and the section editor for the Journal of American College of Cardiology—Cardiovascular Imaging. In addition, Dr. Baliga is the editor-in-chief of the popular textbook Practical Cardiology.
He was elected a fellow of the International Cardio-Oncology Society, a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh and the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Baliga’s clinical interests include Cardio-Oncology and heart failure. He is the recipient of the American College of Cardiology Gifted Educator Award in 2017 and OSU College of Medicine LSI Preceptor of the year 2021.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2014
- Named to Castle Connolly's Regional Top Doctors list
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- Cardio-oncology
- Heart Failure
- Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Coronary Care Units
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High Blood Pressure
Locations Where I Practice
452 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-8000
in Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
452 W. 10th Ave.
1st Floor
Columbus, OH 43210
614-293-7677
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Bangalore Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka
1/1/1978 - 12/31/1984
Internship
St. Johns Medical College, Banaglore Karnataka
1/1/1985 - 12/31/1987
Residency
Bangalore Medical College, Fort Bangalore 2
2/1/1987 - 12/31/1987
Other
Hammersmith Hospital, London
6/1/1988 - 7/30/1989
Residency
St. Mary's Hospital Medical School, London W2 1PG
7/1/1989 - 7/30/1990
Fellowship
The Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, Aberdeen
10/1/1990 - 6/30/1992
Fellowship
Hammersmith Hospital, London W12 0HS
7/1/1992 - 6/30/1995
Fellowship
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
7/1/1995 - 6/30/1997
Fellowship
Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA
1/1/1997 - 12/31/1998
Fellowship
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
8/1/1998 - 6/30/1999
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
8/16/2010
American Board of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease
11/4/2011
American Board of Internal Medicine/Advanced Heart Failure-Transplant Cardio
10/23/2012
Academic Information
My Department
Internal Medicine
My Division
Cardiovascular Medicine
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
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.
85 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Explains Things Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Listens Carefully
4.8 out of 5
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Gives Understandable Instructions
4.8 out of 5
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Knows My Medical History
4.6 out of 5
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Shows Respect
4.8 out of 5
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Time Spent Together
4.8 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Baliga 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.
- Exactitude Medical Foundation
- St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, India
Excellent communication and thoughtful responses to my medical questions. Motivation to keep me compliant for plan, including preventative personal daily healthy life-style choices.
Dr. Baliga is wonderful!
Courteous and and spent more time than I would've expected
He is the very best. I trust him, and he's a stand-up guy always also.
All good
The Cardiologist looked at heart care after a recent cancer diagnosis. He provided an updated prescription for water retention and scheduled a follow up appointment.
Cardiologist consult prior to scheduled surgery. Excellent appointment.
Could have used a better description of my diagnosis and why provider was prescribing certain meds. Would have appreciated a bit more detail.
I was seeking second opinion for prescribed treatment from PCP. He confirmed it was the best course.
VERY INFORMATIVE
He was very personable and well informed.
Excellent listen to problems and than explained answers to other health issues
Dr. Baliga is a knowledgeable, kind, and wonderful doctor! I'd recommend him to anyone who needs a cardiologist.
Dr. Baliga is one of my best health providers.
He was very understanding of my health for my age
Good
Very good
Excellent attention to my medical care post cancer radiation. Motivational education to help me make better decisions regarding my lifestyle.
Best cardiologist I have ever had
I could not ask for a better person to be providing me with the health care that I need. Dr Baliga is the best.
Dr. Baliga is the best! He truly makes me feel heard and nearly brought me to tear with his personal co cern and compassion for my well being!
Listened to me. Gave me good information to follow. Treated me respectfully.
Thr doctor was truthful about my situation and tried to project a positive approach to care.
Very good. I am very pleased with his care.
Good & good discussion
No bad, all good, gave plenty time, answered all questions, clear and easy to understand information provided
Dr. Baliga's excellent knowledge of cardiology and continuous encouragement and advice to improve heart health has helped me a lot personally over the period of last 17 + years
Very caring
Listened carefully and answered all my questions. When he couldn't find specific blood test results in my chart that had been done at a different facility I offered "my chart" results from my phone which he gladly examined instead of making me get more blood work done.
Great
I am very pleased with this provider. I feel he is concerned about my well being. He listens to my concerns and makes an effort to know me better.
Very caring and friendly