Experienced in Apoplexy

Dr. Nirmal T. Sunkara

Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
CommonSpirit Health
Intermountain Heart Institute
395 E Cougar Blvd, Ste 503, 
Provo, UT 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Experienced in Apoplexy
CommonSpirit Health
Intermountain Heart Institute
395 E Cougar Blvd, Ste 503, 
Provo, UT 
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Overview

Nirmal Sunkara is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Provo, Utah. Dr. Sunkara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Metabolic Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Sunkara is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Yamagata University
Residency
University of Nevada School of Medicine Reno
Specialties
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NV
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Cardiovascular Disease-American Board Of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Fellowships
Holston Valley Medical Center
University of California-Irvine Medical Center
University of Utah Health Sciences/Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital
Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital
American Fork Hospital
Sevier Valley Hospital
San Juan Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Cambia Health Solutions
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Medicaid
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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Locations

Intermountain Heart Institute
395 E Cougar Blvd, Ste 503, Provo, UT 84604
Call: 801-357-4600

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.

2 Clinical Trials

The Effect of Tirzepatide Versus Dulaglutide on Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (SURPASS-CVOT)
The Effect of Tirzepatide Versus Dulaglutide on Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (SURPASS-CVOT)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 24, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Tirzepatide, Dulaglutide
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase IV, 12 Week, Randomised, Double-blind, Double-dummy Study to Compare Single Inhaler Triple Therapy, Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol (FF/UMEC/VI), With Tiotropium Monotherapy Based on Lung Function and Symptoms in Participants With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A Phase IV, 12 Week, Randomised, Double-blind, Double-dummy Study to Compare Single Inhaler Triple Therapy, Fluticasone Furoate/Umeclidinium/Vilanterol (FF/UMEC/VI), With Tiotropium Monotherapy Based on Lung Function and Symptoms in Participants With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 15, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Phase 4
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4 Total Publications

Hypertension in diabetes and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Hypertension in diabetes and the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Journal: Cardiovascular endocrinology
Published: October 22, 2016
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