About
Dr. Bhavani Balaravi is a cardiologist with advanced training in nuclear cardiology and cardiac imaging. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Yale University School of Medicine. She then pursued cardiovascular training at New York Medical College. Her training concluded with an Advanced Fellowship in Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine-Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Balaravi founded the Preventive Cardiology and Wellness Center to focus on detection and prevention at the earliest possible stage. She is passionate about identifying cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic individuals before disease takes hold. She is equally committed to helping patients with established heart disease manage their condition with precision and purpose. Her clinical interests span cardiometabolic health, insulin resistance, advanced lipid profiling, LDL particle size, women's heart health, sarcopenia, and grip strength as a longevity marker. She integrates global healing traditions into her cardiovascular care, addressing nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and metabolic health alongside conventional cardiology. She advocates strongly for the power of prevention and brings that conviction to every patient relationship.
Education & Training
Residency
Internal Medicine residency at Yale University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Advanced Fellowship in Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine-Mayo Clinic
Additional Training
Cardiovascular training at New York Medical College
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Balaravi right for?
Dr. Balaravi is a strong fit for adults who want to stay ahead of cardiovascular disease before symptoms appear. Patients with risk factors like insulin resistance, high cholesterol, hypertension, or a family history of heart disease benefit from her preventive focus. Women seeking specialized heart health evaluation and management will find particular depth in her clinical approach. She also serves patients with established heart conditions who want precise, relationship-driven management. Anyone prioritizing longevity, metabolic health, and a whole-person approach to cardiac care will feel at home in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Balaravi specializes in preventive cardiology and cardiometabolic health. Her clinical focus includes cardiovascular risk assessment, advanced lipid profiling, LDL particle size analysis, insulin resistance, and women's heart health. She also evaluates and manages established heart conditions including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, and valve disease.
Yes. Dr. Balaravi focuses heavily on identifying cardiovascular risk in asymptomatic individuals before disease develops. She uses advanced cardiometabolic screening, genetic risk profiling, and cardiac imaging to detect early warning signs. Prevention is a central pillar of her practice.
Dr. Balaravi trained in Internal Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine. She then pursued cardiovascular training at New York Medical College. She completed an Advanced Fellowship in Nuclear Cardiology and Cardiac Imaging at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine-Mayo Clinic, giving her specialized expertise in cardiac imaging and diagnostics.
Yes. Women's heart health is one of Dr. Balaravi's core clinical interests. She evaluates and manages heart disease in women, with attention to the unique ways cardiovascular risk presents in female patients. She offers dedicated women's heart health prevention and disease management services.
Dr. Balaravi views metabolic health as inseparable from cardiovascular health. She evaluates insulin resistance, lipid particle profiles, and cardiometabolic markers to build a complete picture of each patient's risk. She then integrates nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress guidance into a personalized care plan.
Yes. Dr. Balaravi holds advanced fellowship training in nuclear cardiology and cardiac imaging from Mayo Clinic. She offers echocardiograms, CT coronary calcium scoring, cardiac stress testing, Holter and event monitor evaluation, and EKG testing directly within her practice.
Lifestyle modification is central to Dr. Balaravi's approach. She counsels patients on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep optimization, and weight management. She draws on global healing traditions alongside evidence-based cardiology to address each patient as a whole person.
Yes. Dr. Balaravi offers second opinion consultations for patients who want an independent cardiovascular assessment. These visits give patients a thorough review of their diagnosis, test results, and treatment options.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026