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
- Areas 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.
Dr. Sivakumar's Academic Background
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
Suite 2H
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-5311
New and Returning Patients
Cardiology Clinic (Part of Heart Center)
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 2H
Little Rock, AR 72205
- Appointment Phone Number
- 501-686-8000
New and Returning Patients