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Division of Cardiovascular Medicine Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

Electrophysiology Fellows

First Year

  • Chaitanya Malladi, MD

    Chaitanya Malladi, MD

    Hometown: San Jose, CA
    Undergraduate: California Institute of Technology
    Medical school: UC San Diego
    Residency: UT Southwestern

    Favorite aspects of the program: Clinical volume, diversity of cases, collegial relationship between faculty and fellows

    Career interests: Electrophysiology
    Research interests: Catheter ablation techniques, left atrial appendage occlusion, anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation
    Research publications: view publications

    Hobbies: Basketball, breweries, trivia, golf
  • Kavin Raj, MD

    Kavin Raj, MD

    Hometown: Madras
    Medical School: Kilpauk Medical College
    Residency: Saint Peter University Hospital/Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson-NJ
    Cardiology Fellowship: University of California Riverside SOM, San bernardino

    Favorite aspects of the program: I chose UC San Diego for its collegial faculty and strong reputation for hands-on training. The program is widely recognized for providing fellows with extensive procedural experience, as they spend the majority of their time in the electrophysiology lab—an essential component for developing confidence and proficiency as a proceduralist. Additionally, UCSD offers excellent opportunities for clinical research in electrophysiology, supported by highly engaged and supportive attending physicians.

    Career interests: My goal is to become a confident and competent electrophysiologist with strong procedural skills and a deep understanding of complex arrhythmias. I also intend to continue pursuing outcomes-based research in electrophysiology. With a passion for teaching fellows and medical students, I aspire to work in an academic environment where I can contribute to both clinical care and education.
    Research interests:I have a strong interest in complex survey data analysis using large databases such as HCUP and TriNetX to address clinically meaningful questions. With a background in biostatistics, I often collaborate with other researchers by assisting with the analytical components of their projects. Currently, our team is investigating the impact of cannabis use on arrhythmias and evaluating the safety of leadless pacemakers. I look forward to advancing my knowledge in biostatistics and contributing to randomized studies that aim to answer important questions in the field of electrophysiology.
    Research publications: view publications

    Hobbies: I enjoy spending quality time with my family, especially going swimming together. In my free time, I also enjoy traveling, playing cricket, and unwinding with video games alongside friends.

Second Year

  • Francis J. Hartge IV, MD

    Francis J. Hartge IV, MD

    Hometown: Columbus, OH
    Undergraduate: Ohio University
    Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine
    Residency: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center - Bethesda, MD
    Cardiology Fellowship: Naval Medical Center San Diego

    Favorite aspects of the program: The faculty are very supportive and engaging. The program provides a lot of exposure to cutting edge technologies and concepts in the EP field. This is a high volume center with ample opportunity for procedural proficiency.

    Career interests: Risk stratification for sudden cardiac death, sports cardiology, arrhythmias in tactical athletes, cardiology education
    Research interests: Accessory pathways, idiopathic ventricular tachycardia

    Hobbies: Hiking, camping, cycling, coffee
  • Andrew Lin, MD

    Andrew Lin, MD

    Hometown: Carmel, Indiana
    Undergraduate: Indiana University - Bloomington
    Medical school: Indiana University School of Medicine
    Residency: University of California San Diego
    Cardiology Fellowship: University of California San Diego

    Favorite aspects of the program: One of the reasons I wanted to stay at UCSD for EP fellowship is the tremendous support I have received from faculty over the years, in fellow education, research, and mentorship. UCSD also has strong programs in heart failure and transplantation, ACHD, and interventional cardiology - providing a rich training experience and diverse exposure for EP fellows.

    Career interests: I hope to pursue a career in academic electrophysiology combining clinical EP, research, and education.
    Research interests: Treatment of arrhythmias in patients with heart failure, CIED and lead management
    Research publications: view publications

    Hobbies: Tennis, golf, exploring new restaurants and breweries, going to dog beaches/parks/hikes with my 4-year-old australian shepherd!
  • Wasiq Sheikh, MD

    Wasiq Sheikh, MD

    Hometown: Garnet Valley, PA
    Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh
    Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Residency: Brown University
    Cardiology Fellowship: Brown University

    Favorite aspects of the program: Supportive faculty, Diversity of cases, Research opportunities, Cofellows and being in San Diego!

    Career interests: Hybrid Academic/Private Practice
    Research interests: AI and Electrophysiology
    Research publications: view publications

    Hobbies: Playing guitar, Making coffee and exploring new coffee shops, Collecting vinyl records, Building computers

Recent Graduates

  • Alumni

    Alumni

    • Omar Aldaas
    • Erin Dreessens
    • Oluwole Adegbala
    • Anne-Sophie Lacharite-Roberge
    • Yang Yang
    • Kavisha Patel
    • Bilal Munir
    • Douglas Darden
    • Chin Lee
    • Kunal Shah