Guru G. Kowlgi, M.B.B.S., M.S.

  1. Cardiac Electrophysiologist
  2. Cardiologist

Departments

  1. طب القلب والأوعية الدموية

Specialty Groups

  1. طب القلب الرياضي

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

EnglishHindiMarathiTamilFrench
  • Dr. Kowlgi is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in invasive cardiac electrophysiology with experience in the management of heart rhythm disorders.
  • His clinical and research endeavors focus on developing novel energy sources for ablation such as radioablation (proton beam and photon beam therapy) and electroporation.
  • He is dedicated to developing ablation techniques to target the autonomic nervous system in the treatment of arrhythmias, and hypertension.
  • He is actively involved in translational research with the goal of understanding mechanisms of arrhythmias, and procedural innovation.
  • He is pursuing a master's course on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare, and will lead projects with the AI team to enhance the risk prediction and treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Dr. Kowlgi is a part of the editorial team of Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, and is passionate about education.
  1. Atrial fibrillation
  2. Atrial flutter
  3. Atrial tachycardia
  4. AV nodal reentry tachycardia
  5. Bradycardia
  6. Conduction system disease
  7. Heart palpitations
  8. Premature ventricular contractions
  9. Supraventricular tachycardia
  10. Ventricular fibrillation
  11. Ventricular tachycardia
  12. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
  1. Atrial fibrillation ablation
  2. Atrial flutter ablation
  3. Cardiac resynchronization device insertion
  4. Epicardial ablation
  5. Pacemaker battery replacement
  6. Pacemaker insertion
  7. Proton therapy
  8. Radiofrequency ablation
  9. SVT ablation
  10. Ventricular tachycardia ablation
  • Ablation of atrial arrhythmias
  • Ablation of ventricular arrhythmias
  • Epicardial ablation
  • Proton beam ablation
  • Electroporation
  • Autonomic modulation for management of arrhythmias and hypertension
  • Care of arrhythmias in athletes
  • Physical conditioning and exercise prescription for prevention of arrhythmias
  • Applying artificial intelligence in risk stratification and management of arrhythmias
Rochester

Rochester, Minnesota
  1. 2023
    Basic Science MastersArtificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Programs in Rochester, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2022
    Visiting Clinician - Cardioneural AblationHospital do Coracao (HCOR)
  3. 2022
    Research Fellow - Electroporation ModelingUniversitat Pompeu Fabra
  4. 2021
    SubSpec Fellow - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Samuel Asirvatham, MD (Program Director) Paul Friedman, MD (Chairman)RST Clinical Cardiac Electroph, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 2019
    Chief Cardiology Fellow - Cardiovascular Diseases Gautham Kalahasty, MD (Program Director) Kenneth Ellenbogen, MD (Chairman)Virginia Commonwealth University
  6. 2019
    Fellowship - Cardiovascular Diseases Gautham Kalahasty, MD (Program Director) Kenneth Ellenbogen, MD (Chairman)Virginia Commonwealth University
  7. 2016
    Chief Medical Resident - Internal Medicine Steven Angus, MD (Program Director) Paul Skolnik, MD (Chairman)University of Connecticut
  8. 2015
    Residency - Internal Medicine Steven Angus, MD (Program Director) Paul Skolnik, MD (Chairman)University of Connecticut
  9. 2012
    Junior Resident - Junior residency in Internal Medicine Richa Dewan, MBBS, MD (Program Director and Head of Department)Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital
  10. 2011
    Clinical Internship - Rotating internship across multiple specialtiesMaulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University
  11. 2009
    MBBSMaulana Azad Medical College, Delhi University

Certifications

  1. 2021
    Clinical Cardiac ElectrophysiologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2018
    EchocardiographyNational Board of Echocardiography
  3. 2015
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Office of Translation to Practice GrantMayo Clinic Rochester
  2. 2020
    Faculty at the ACC Young Scholar's programAmerican College of Cardiology
  3. 2020
    Featured fellow for the "Heart of It" campaignAmerican College of Cardiology
  4. 2020
    Travel scholarshipAmerican College of Cardiology
  5. 2019
    Valedictorian - Internal Medicine class of 2019Virginia Commonwealth University
  6. 2019
    Travel AwardHeart Rhythm Society
  7. 2019
    FIT Member of ACC.20/WCC Program Committee Electrophysiology PathwayMayo Clinic Rochester
  8. 2019
    Winner of ACC FIT Jeopardy: Battle of the StatesAmerican College of Cardiology
  9. 2019
    Selected for the Teaching Tomorrow's Teachers programAmerican College of Cardiology
  10. 2019
    Invited as faculty to present a session on Sports Cardiology, Care of the Athletic HeartAmerican College of Cardiology
  11. 2019
    Invited as faculty to present on Sports Cardiology HighlightsAmerican College of Cardiology
  12. 2018
    Best Poster Award at the Mid-Atlantic Capital Cardiology SymposiumAmerican College of Cardiology
  13. 2018
    Featured on the ACC fellow-in-training spotlightAmerican College of Cardiology
  14. 2018
    Young Investigator Award FinalistHeart Rhythm Society
  15. 2018
    Runners-up at the ACC FIT Jeopardy: Battle of the StatesAmerican College of Cardiology
  16. 2017
    Ohran Muren outstanding teaching fellowVirginia Commonwealth University
  17. 2016
    FIT Cardiology Jeopardy Virginia state WinnerAmerican College of Cardiology
  18. 2016
    Mid-Atlantic Capital Cardiology Symposium Jeopardy WinnerAmerican College of Cardiology
  19. 2016
    Outstanding First-year Cardiology fellowVirginia Commonwealth University
  20. 2014
    'Ralph F. Reinfrank, MD Award' for excellence in teachingUniversity of Connecticut
  21. 2013
    First position in the Poster presentation at the 11th and 13th Annual Dean's symposia on Quality improvement University of Connecticut
  22. 2012
    Connecticut State Medicine Jeopardy WinnerAmerican College of Physicians
  23. 2012
    Medical Intern of the YearUniversity of Connecticut
  24. 2010
    Obtained 'High Honors' in Neurosurgery clerkship at Massachusetts General HospitalMassachusetts General Hospital
  25. 2008
    KB Sharma Rolling Trophy: Best contribution to the corporate life awarded for collaborating with top music schools in Delhi and arranging music classes to combat burnout among medical studentsMaulana Azad Medical College
  26. 2008
    Elected as Cultural Secretary of 'Azad Medicos Association,' the official medical students' councilAzad Medicos Association

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    Interview Committee - MemberMayo Clinic Rochester
  2. 2020 - present
    Abstract Grader and ReviewerAmerican College of Cardiology
  3. 2020 - present
    FacultyAmerican College of Cardiology - Sports Cardiology
  4. 2020 - present
    FacultyAmerican College of Cardiology - Sports Cardiology
  5. 2020 - present
    Panel Co-ChairAmerican College of Cardiology
  6. 2019 - present
    FacultyAmerican College of Cardiology - Sports Cardiology
  7. 2019 - present
    Fellow MemberEP Committee, American College of Cardiology
  8. 2018 - 2019
    State RepresentativeAmerican College of Cardiology
  9. 2018 - 2019
    Evaluation CommitteeVirginia Commonwealth University
  10. 2018 - 2019
    ChairSocial media Action Network, American College of Cardiology
  11. 2018 - 2019
    Commiittee MemberVirginia Commonwealth University
  12. 2017
    Chief FellowFellowship Interview Committee, Virginia Commonwealth University
  13. 2017
    Interview PanelVirginia Commonwealth University
  14. 2016 - present
    Fellow MemberHeart Rhythm Society
  15. 2015 - 2016
    MemberMedical Emergency Response Committee, Hartford Hospital
  16. 2015 - 2016
    Chief ResidentCardiac Arrest Committee, Hartford Hospital
  17. 2015 - 2016
    Committee MemberHartford Hospital
  18. 2015 - 2016
    Committee MemberHartford Hospital
  19. 2015 - 2016
    RepresentativeAmerican College of Physicians
  20. 2015 - 2016
    Chief ResidentOperations Committee - University of Connecticut Internal Medicine
  21. 2015 - 2016
    Committee MemberHartford Hospital
  22. 2013 - 2016
    MemberUniversity of Connecticut Residency Council
  23. 2013 - present
    Fellow in TrainingAmerican College of Cardiology
  24. 2013 - present
    FellowAmerican Heart Association
  25. 2012 - 2016
    ResidentAmerican Medical Association
  26. 2012 - 2016
    ResidentAlliance of Academic Internal Medicine