Dr. Vamsi Yarlagadda

Professor

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Biography

Vamsi Yarlagadda is a Clinical Professor in Pediatrics specializing in Cardiology at Stanford University. His clinical focus is on Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. He has held various administrative appointments, including Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) from 2018 to 2023, Associate Director of CVICU from 2016 to 2018, and Director of the Cardiac ECMO Program at LPCH from 2014 to 2018. He has completed fellowships at Boston Children's Hospital in both Cardiology and Critical Care, and he is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine. Vamsi is dedicated to improving pediatric cardiac care and has contributed significantly to the field through his leadership roles and clinical expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2018-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Professor focusing on Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care at the Pediatric Heart Center.

Medical Director CVICU

2018-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Oversaw operations and clinical care in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

Associate Director CVICU

2016-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Contributed to the management and clinical protocols in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

Director Cardiac ECMO Program

2014-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital • Palo Alto, CA

Led the development and implementation of the Cardiac ECMO program.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.