Ramachandra Reddy, MD is passionate about delivering consistent, high-quality care through teamwork and precision. He believes that the key to successful outcomes lies in building a strong, cohesive team, ensuring uniformity and excellence in every procedure. His approach prioritizes collaboration and standardized care to maintain the highest level of patient safety and success. Dr. Reddy was inspired early in life by his family physician, sparking his interest in medicine. During medical school, he had the opportunity to observe cardiothoracic surgery alongside a mentor, which solidified his passion for the specialty. With a deep focus on high-risk cardiovascular surgeries, Dr. Reddy specializes in treating conditions such as pulmonary embolism—both acute and chronic—and performing complex coronary work, including minimally invasive coronary surgeries and beating heart procedures. He particularly enjoys taking on challenging cases that other physicians may turn down, always looking for a safe and effective path to treatment. Outside of work, Dr. Reddy enjoys hiking and has climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, visited the base camp of Mt. Everest, and trekked through Machu Picchu. Dr. Reddy is employed as a clinical faculty physician at The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center under the UT Tyler School of Medicine.