Gundeep Singh, M.D., has joined Desert Cardiology of Tucson’s interventional cardiology team and is currently accepting new patients. He chose cardiology because it allows him an opportunity to provide practical, hands-on treatment for his patients. Dr. Singh said, “I will do my best to provide my patients with definitive answers about their conditions.” He is particularly interested in treating complex coronary disorders and peripheral vascular disease.
Dr. Singh’s focus is on keeping the patient’s best interests at the top of his priority list. In addition to treating existing diseases, he educates his patients about prevention.
Dr Singh received his medical and general cardiology training in India prior to moving to the United States. He completed his internal medicine residency at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. He came to Arizona for his cardiology fellowship at the University of Arizona.
“We believe Dr. Singh will be a tremendous addition to our team and an asset to the patients we serve,” said Desert Cardiology Practice Administrator, Jeff Askam.
Dr. Singh is a member of the medical staffs of Northwest Medical Center and Oro Valley Hospital.
He can be reached at Desert Cardiology at 520-797-8550 and may have same or next day appointments available.
Education
| Graduate Medical Education |
1/91-12/91 Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar, India 7/86-12/90 Guru Nanak Dev Medical College, Amritsar, India |
| Undergraduate Education | 7/83 – 4/85DAV College, Amritsar, India Pre -med with Zoology, Botany, Physics and Chemistry as compulsory electives |
Clinical Experience and Post Graduate Training
| Fellowship in Cardiology | 7/07-Present University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona |
| Hospitalist in Internal Medicine | 7/04- 06/07 Edwards Hospital, Naperville, Illinois |
| Chief Resident, Internal Medicine | 6/03-6/04 Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois |
| Resident, Internal Medicine (completing residency June, 03) | 7/00- 5/03 Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. |
| Observership in Emergency Room | 7/99- 2/00 Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Crystal City, MO – assisted in the care of ER patients, reviewed treatment plans and the differential diagnosis |
| Medical Officer | 2/94- 2/99 Civil Medical Services, Punjab, India, Rural Health Services- supervised and managed secondary health center, performed minor surgical procedures, educated the population in safe health practices |
| House Officer in Internal Medicine | 1/93-12/93 Munilal Chopra Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab, India Care of inpatients, including ICU and CCU patients, performed bedside Procedures, organized and participated in conferences |
| House Officer in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery | 7/92-12/92 Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab, India – assisted in and performed Surgical procedures in an inpatient setting |
| House Officer in Cardiology | 1/92- 6/92 Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, Amritsar, Punjab, India – care of patients in the CCU and on the Cardiology floor; assisted in invasive and non-invasive procedures |
Licensure and Certificates
- 09/2003 – American Board of Internal Medicine Certification Examination.
- 07/2002 – Illinois License #036-107822
- 05/2001 – USMLE Step- 3
- 09/1994 – USMLE Step -2
- 06/1994 – USMLE Step -1
- 03/1991 – Punjab Medical and Dental Council Certificate
Distinctions and Achievements
- Honors in the subjects of Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Guru Nanak Dev University Hospital.
- Finished top 5 in a class of 150 students in Medical School.
- Captain of English debate team.
- Captain of Tennis team; received college color in tennis achievements.
- National Talent Scholarship recipient for academic achievements as an undergraduate.
Abstracts / Publications / Research
- “An unusual case of Hypothyroidism”. A case presentation at ACP Associates meet in Chicago, IL. Singh G, Soni S, Hatipoglu B, Klostas A. Accepted for publication in Thyroid. 2005 Mar 15(3):289-91.
- Silyl- Heparin Bonding improves the Patency and in-vivo Thromboresistance of Carbon Coated Polytetrafluoroethylene Vascular Grafts. Laredo J, Xue L. Husak VA, Ellinger J, Singh G, Zamora P, Greisler HP. Published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery.2004 May, 39(5): 1059-65.
- Cardiac MR as a tool in diagnosing acute rejection in heart transplant Recipients. (0ngoing research project the Sarver Heart Center, University of Arizona)