RAVINDER BACKIREDDY, MD, FACC, FCCP, FSCAI, ABVLM Diplomate
Dr. Bachireddy started The Vein and Vascular Institute of East Texas in 2016, and offers treatments for a large number of vein conditions with minimally invasive procedures with rapid recovery times. Dr. Bachireddy uses ClosureFast™ thermal vein closure techniques, Venaseal™ closure system, Varithena™ and sclerotherapy procedures for the treatment of symptomatic diseased varicose veins. These procedures address conditions such as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Leg Itching and Burning
- Leg Pain and Swelling
- Skin Changes
- Venous Ulcers
- Restless Leg Syndrome.
SPECIALTIES:
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Interventional Cardiology
- Echocardiography
- Internal Medicine
- Vein and Vascular
In 1982, Dr. Bachireddy co-founded the Heart Institute of East Texas with Dr. Chandra. Since its beginning, The Heart Institute has been instrumental in bringing state-of-the-art heart and vascular care to Deep East Texas. Our patients can see their cardiologist and have access to cardiac stress testing, echocardiography, vascular sonography, labs, x-ray imaging, Cath Lab procedures, Cardiac Rehab, Heart Failure Clinic, and Rhythm Clinic all under the same roof. In addition to our two Lufkin Offices, we also maintain offices in Livingston, Jasper, Center, San Augustine, Hemphill, Crockett, Woodville and Nacogdoches.
The Heart Institute of East Texas served an integral role in establishing top rated heart care programs at both Memorial Medial Center / St. Luke’s Health Memorial Lufkin and Woodland Heights Medical Center. The development of these programs has been very successful and were instrumental in making Lufkin the hub of cardiology care in Deep East Texas.
Dr. Bachireddy currently serves on the board of directors for CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial. As ACC Cardiovascular Champion, he led the team from CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial to earn the HeartCARE Center of National Distinction designation and the Pioneer Award given by the American College of Cardiology.
BOARD CERTIFIED:
- 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