Kalaivani Sivakumar, M.D. Cardiologist
Primary Appointment Location
UAMS Medical Center
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Area of Expertise
- Adult Heart Care
- Accepting New Patients
- Yes (Referral Required)
- Patient Type
- Adults
- Languages
- English, Tamil
About Dr. Sivakumar
Clinical Biography
Kalaivani Sivakumar, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and the medical director of the Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support and Cardiac Transplantation at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She specializes in the treatment of end stage heart failure and treats patients in need of advanced therapies like cardiac transplantation and temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support devices like the LVADs ( Left ventricular assist devices). She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine and Advanced Heart failure and Cardiac Transplantation. Her special focus is in the management of cardiogenic shock and the use of temporary and long term support devices, pulmonary hypertension, critical care cardiology, cardio-obstetrics and women’s cardiovascular health.
Clinical Focus
Dr. Sivakumar specializes in treatment of end stage heart failure who need advanced therapies including cardiac transplantation or mechanical circulatory support, such as left ventricular assist device (LVAD) , pulmonary hypertension, cardiomyopathies like sarcoidosis, amyloidosis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. She also specializes in performing and interpretation of transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, right heart catheterization, exercise hemodynamics, implantation of remote PA sensor monitoring, temporary mechanical circulatory support devices like the IABP, Impella, Tandem Heart and ECMO. In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Sivakumar is active in research and education, providing mentorship to both residents and fellows.
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Faculty Appointments
- Department of Internal Medicine — Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
- Assistant Professor
Education and Training
- Fellowship
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Advanced Heart Failure - Fellowship
- Morehouse School of Medicine
Cardiology - Residency
- Morehouse School of Medicine
Internal Medicine - Medical School
- Thanjavur Medical College
M.D.
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Nuclear Cardiology
- American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine
Associations
- American Heart Association
- American College of Physicians
- American Red Cross
- American College of Cardiology
Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Sivakumar
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Dr. Sivakumar's Areas of Expertise
Adult Heart Care
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Locations Where Dr. Sivakumar Practices
UAMS Medical Center , Primary Location
4301 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Heart Center
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5311
New and Returning Patients
Cardiology Clinic at the UAMS Medical Center (Part of the Heart Center)
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients
Cardiology Clinic in El Dorado (Part of the Family Medical Center in El Dorado)
620 W. Grove St.
Grove Medical Complex
Suite 202
El Dorado, AR 71730
- Appointment Phone Number
- 870-639-9939
New and Returning Patients
Cardiology Clinic in Midtown (Part of the Women's Center)
6119 Midtown Ave.
Midtown Medical Park
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-526-1050
New and Returning Patients
Comment
Great experience.
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Mar 15, 2025Comment
Dr. Sivakumar is Very good at providing information and listening to patient concerns. I would definitely recommend her to others.
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Feb 23, 2025Comment
The Best
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Feb 04, 2025Comment
Dr. K is amazing!
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Nov 27, 2024Comment
Good excellent experience
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Nov 10, 2024Comment
You have a wonderful Cardiologist here, she is very professional while being very friendly and delightful. I trusted her for my cardiac procedure and will always feel safe in her care.
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Oct 20, 2024Comment
Dr Sivakumar was to the point. Her explanations and answers to my questions were clear. I trust her
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Sep 18, 2024Comment
It was a most pleasant doctors visit.
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Sep 10, 2024Comment
I am SO GRATEFUL that UAMS provides patient transport--my knee was hurting so bad yesterday and patient transport got me from cardiology to the lab and back down to the front door. I don't think I could have walked that far. Patient transport is one of the best things about UAMS. Seriously. Everybody I encountered in the cardiology clinic was helpful, kind and friendly.
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Aug 28, 2024Comment
Yes, I love Dr. K. I felt like she really had listened to me the first time I was in there. She knew what my concerns were. She addressed them thoroughly. She listened and she explained things really well to me. I was leaving not sure about how I was doing. I felt encouraged for the first time in a very long time about my health. So I just want to say thank you.
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Aug 21, 2024