Krannert Institute of Cardiology

The Division of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine at IU School of Medicine strives for excellence in patient care, research and teaching.

Led by Subha Raman, MD, MSEE, the institute’s physicians, scientists, staff and trainees work diligently to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease while helping individuals and families maintain good cardiovascular health. The institute’s academic expertise offers Hoosiers the highest quality heart and vascular care and fosters relentless innovation that fuels better health for the people of Indiana and beyond.

Vision Statement

We will be one, diverse academic health enterprise where people come to receive the highest quality heart and vascular care in the community while also enabling relentless innovation that fuels better health.

The Krannert Institute of Cardiology was founded in 1963 through the generous support of Herman and Elnora Krannert and the visionary leadership of its founding director, Dr. Charles Fisch. The goal for this specialty division at IU School of Medicine’s Department of Medicine has always been excellence in cardiovascular health through patient care, education and research.

Cardiology Specialties

The Krannert Institute of Cardiology professional staff includes 53 cardiologists, eight PhD investigators, 12 post-doctoral fellows and 31 support staff. The division’s ACGME-accredited training programs include 21 cardiovascular disease fellows that span four sub-specialty areas including cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, clinical cardiac electrophysiology and advanced heart care.

The Krannert Institute of Cardiology offers continuing medical education at local, regional and national levels. This includes weekly conferences at the Krannert Institute as well as an annual cardiology update for primary care physicians. A major highlight is the annual Joan and Douglas Zipes Visiting Professor program.