Dr. Cesia Gallegos Kattan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cesia Gallegos Kattan, MD, MHS, is an Assistant Professor specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. Her expertise focuses on infiltrative cardiomyopathies and advanced cardiac imaging techniques. Dr. Gallegos completed her medical degree with honors at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras and furthered her training through a residency and chief residency at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. At Yale, she completed general and advanced fellowships in cardiology, where her research yielded notable recognition through presentations and awards, including selection as a top early-career professional by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. Dr. Gallegos co-directs the Yale Cardiac Amyloidosis Program and is dedicated to medical education, participating in mentorship programs for emerging clinicians. Her research interests involve innovative stress testing methods for diagnosing cardiac conditions and enhancing patient care through advanced imaging.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-07-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT, United States

Teaches and conducts research in Cardiovascular Medicine, focusing on infiltrative cardiomyopathies and advanced imaging.

Fellowship Director

2021-07-01 — Present

Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship • New Haven, CT, United States

Directs the fellowship program, focusing on developing future leaders in cardiac imaging.

Associate Program Director

2021-07-01 — Present

Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship • New Haven, CT, United States

Supports the training and education of fellows in cardiovascular medicine.

Awards

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Young Investigator Award Finalist

2020-09-13
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Leadership Development Program Graduate

2020-07-01

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.