Pavan Atluri
Advanced in Aortic Dissection

Dr. Pavan Atluri

Thoracic Surgery
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, 
Allentown, PA 

Advanced in Aortic Dissection
Lehigh Valley Health Network
LVH Cardiac And Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, 
Allentown, PA 
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Overview

Philosophy of care | My passion is providing patients who have complex cardiovascular problems with the best possible long-term survival and quality of life. I understand that a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can be very difficult to understand and fully appreciate. I also know how difficult it can be to navigate the health care system for the best results. I offer you and your family the support, knowledge and expertise to make the best decisions for your circumstances, applying the knowledge and therapies that offer the most up-to-date and durable options. I look forward to helping you. | Why I entered medicine | I chose a medical career to advance the health care of patients suffering from cardiovascular disease. | Community involvement | I support the American Heart Association. | Personal interests | Outside of work I enjoy golf, exercise and travel.

Dr. Atluri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 326 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Aortic Dissection.

Graduate Institution
Albany Medical College, Doctor Of Medicine (MD), 2001
Residency
Surgery (General Surgery), University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA- 2008
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery - Thoracic Surgery
American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)
Fellowships
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA- 2010
Hospital Affiliations
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

LVH Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery-1250 Cedar Crest
1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 310, Allentown, PA 18103
Call: 610-402-6890

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Clinical Trials

Randomized Trial Of Hybrid Coronary Revascularization Versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Randomized Trial Of Hybrid Coronary Revascularization Versus Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Device, Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Antiplatelet Removal and HemocompatIbility EventS With the HeartMate 3 Pump IDE Study
Antiplatelet Removal and HemocompatIbility EventS With the HeartMate 3 Pump IDE Study
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 27, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Clinical Study of the BioVentrix Revivent TC™ System for Treatment of Left Ventricular Aneurysms (ALIVE)
Clinical Study of the BioVentrix Revivent TC™ System for Treatment of Left Ventricular Aneurysms (ALIVE)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 22, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Multi-Center Study of MagLev Technology in Patients Undergoing MCS Therapy With HeartMate 3™ Continued Access Protocol: Post-Approval Continued Follow-up
Multi-Center Study of MagLev Technology in Patients Undergoing MCS Therapy With HeartMate 3™ Continued Access Protocol: Post-Approval Continued Follow-up
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 27, 2022
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Safety & Efficacy of Intramyocardial Injection of Mesenchymal Precursor Cells on Myocardial Function in LVAD Recipients
Safety & Efficacy of Intramyocardial Injection of Mesenchymal Precursor Cells on Myocardial Function in LVAD Recipients
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 26, 2019
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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326 Total Publications

Quantifying Sleep-Wake Rhythms in the Hospital Environment with Digital Technologies.
Quantifying Sleep-Wake Rhythms in the Hospital Environment with Digital Technologies.
Journal: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
Published: December 03, 2025
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"Philosophy of care | I perform very complex cardiac and aortic reconstructive procedures. My philosophy regarding my patients is to complete these operations with the utmost skill, perfection and result as possible. Just as importantly, I spend time with my patients and their families to explain in great detail their condition and how we are going to treat it. This includes all the potential options available. My primary goal is to allow my patients some choice but, more importantly, to make sure they completely understand their disease process. My focus for many years has been a ""disease management process"" that fosters a long-term commitment to my patients revolving around the specifics of aortic and valvular heart disease. | Why I entered medicine | Initially, I wanted to be a political scientist; however, a number of life experiences changed that. My grandfather had Lou Gehrig’s disease and lived with us when I was growing up. This daily experience had a profound effect during formative years in high school. Interestingly, our next-door neighbor was a general/vascular surgeon, and I came to know him quite well. He was my initial mentor in this field. I initially studied engineering but was fascinated with cardiac physiology and this translated into medicine and cardiac surgery specifically. However, the passion and commitment to treat patients and their suffering was first embedded in my psyche secondary to witnessing, in all domains, my grandfather's demise from Lou Gehrig’s disease. | Community involvement | President, The Thoracic Surgery Foundation, impacting the global community by delivering quality thoracic care to lower- and middle-income countries across the world. | Personal interests | I enjoy traveling the world, Philadelphia professional sports, golfing and coaching baseball.". Dr. Bavaria is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair.

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  • Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
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