Doctor Harshith Thyagaturu

Harshith Shivanna Thyagaturu, MD, MS is a board-certified cardiologist with expertise in cardiovascular imaging and valvular heart disease. He is currently a Chief Fellow in cardiology at West Virginia University (WVU) Heart and Vascular Institute and will join as a non-invasive faculty member in July 2025. Dr. Thyagaturu completed his internal medicine residency at Bassett Medical Center, affiliated with Columbia University, where he served as Chief Resident. He holds a Master’s in Clinical Research and Translational Science from WVU. His research focuses on imaging-based risk stratification in valvular disease, disparities in heart failure care, and social determinants of health. A recipient of multiple teaching awards, he is passionate about medical education. Outside medicine, he enjoys playing the acoustic guitar, running, and traveling, aiming to visit all 50 U.S. states.