A cardiologist, Nisha Hosadurg, MD, specializes in diagnosing heart conditions, preventing heart disease, and women’s heart health.

He has specific expertise in advanced cardiac imaging. She researches ways to use imaging to prevent and diagnose heart disease early in people at high risk.

Meet a UVA Health Cardiologist

We asked Hosadurg our 7 quick questions to get to know her better.

1. What has most inspired and shaped your approach to patient care?

The satisfaction that patients expressed when their concerns were listened to and when problems and decision making were explained to them in a way that made sense.

2. What is your favorite part of your job?

Be able to do a variety of things: read imaging studies, see patients in clinic, and interact with interns and students!

3. What is your greatest fear as a patient?

That I forget to ask questions or downplay concerns so I don’t seem overly worked up about things.

4. What do you do to relieve stress?

Peloton and listening to a rotation of history and comedy podcasts.

5. Dogs or cats?

Dogs all the way! I love all small dogs, in particular.

6. What is the last movie you saw? Thumbs up or down?

F1. Huge congratulations!

7. Best advice you’ve ever heard?

There are no stupid questions!