Ravinder R. Bachireddy, MD

Dr. Ravinder Bachireddy founded The Heart Institute of East Texas in 1982. He, along with colleagues, brought state of the art technologies to Lufkin and developed it as a regional Cardiovascular hub. He is committed to transforming CV Care in Deep East Texas. His practice was awarded the TMF Physician Practice Quality Improvement Gold Award in 2019. As Cardiology Champion, Dr. Bachireddy led the team at CHI Memorial to earn the American College of Cardiology’s highest accreditation, “the HeartCARE Center of National Distinction designation” (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021), “PIONEER award” and highest accreditations in Heart Failure, Chest Pain, Cath Lab with PCI & Electrophysiology.

Specialty:

Cardiovascular Disease

Interventional Cardiology

Echocardiography

Internal Medicine

Vein and Vascular

Board Certifications:

Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease (A.B.I.M.)

Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology (A.B.I.M.)

Board Certified in Echocardiography (N.B.E.)

Board Certified in Internal Medicine (A.B.I.M.)

Diplomate of The American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine

Professional Fellowships:

Fellow of American College of Cardiology (FACC)

Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)

Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)

Hospitals:

CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial System

Woodland Heights Medical Center

Academic Background:

Medical School: Osmania Medical College, Osmania University 1973

Internship/Residency: Albert Einstein College Bronx/Lebanon Hospital 1975-1978

Fellowship: Albert Einstein College Bronx/Lebanon Hospital 1978-1980

Professional Associations:

American College of Cardiology

American Heart Association

American Medical Association

Texas Medical Association

Appointments:

Chief of Cardiology at Memorial Medical Center/CHI St Luke’s Health-Memorial 2000-present

Chief of Cardiology at Woodland Heights Medical Center 1986-2015

Board member at Woodland Heights Medical Center 2004-2012

Chief of Staff at Woodland Heights Medical Center 1998-2000

President of Angelina County Medical Society 1998-2000

President of the Heart Institute of East Texas 1982-present

Cardiovascular Service Line (MSA)

Chairman, CHI St Luke’s Health-Memorial 2013-present

Member, Board of Directors, CHI St Luke’s Health-Memorial 2013-present

Awards and Honors:

As Chief of Cardiology and ACC Champion Cardiologist – led the team at CHI St Luke’s Memorial to achieve Heart Care Center National Distinction of Excellence in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and Pioneer Award in 2019 from ACC – one of the first 10 hospitals to receive such an award.

As Chief of Cardiology and ACC Champion Cardiologist – led the team at CHI St Luke’s Memorial to achieve Heart Failure Accreditation from ACC – the 7th hospital in Texas to receive this recognition.

TMF Physician Practice Quality Improvement Gold Award 2019.

Provided Leadership for The Heart Institute of East Texas in Quality Reporting and in 2018 HIET was awarded a certificate of Recognition for its commitment to providing high quality cardiovascular care as demonstrated by participation in the NCDR “PINNACLE Registry” by the ACC.

“The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin” Reader’s Choice, Lufkin Daily News for 13 Years. (2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)

Super Doctors Hall of Fame in Texas Monthly for 15 Years, which earns him a place in the hall of fame as a Legacy Member - Selected by peers as an Outstanding Practicing Doctor (2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)

Received Educational Grant - Close the Gap - from Boston Scientific to help educate on prevention of cardiovascular disease for both Jasper and Crockett for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021.

2018 HIET was awarded a certificate of Recognition for its commitment to providing high quality. cardiovascular care as demonstrated by participation in the NCDR “PINNACLE Registry” by the ACC.

Heart Institute of East Texas Recognized as “Small Business of the Year” for Texas Forest Country by Governor Gregg Abbott in 2017.

Heart Institute of East Texas Recognized as Small Business of the Year by the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce in 2017.

Recognized as “Lufkin Man has Heart for East Texans’ Health” by Lufkin Daily News in 2013.

KTRE 9 Platinum Award, “Favorite Cardiologist in 2010.”

Healthcare Professional of the Year awarded by Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce 2008.

Recognized as “The Cardiologist Who Made A Difference” in Lufkin, by The Lufkin Daily News in 1999.

Awarded State Merit Scholarship throughout medical college.