Arun Kumar Padala, MD Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiologyin Frisco, TX
Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists
12500 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 4.600 Frisco, TX 75034
About Me
Specialties
Cardiovascular Disease
Nuclear Cardiology
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Allen
Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery
Texas Health Frisco
Texas Health Mansfield
Texas Health Plano
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Education
Albany Medical Center - Fellowship - 2014
Albany Medical Center - Fellowship - 2013
University of Connecticut - Residency - 2010
Deccan College of Medical Sciences/Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education - 2005
Bio
Dr. Arun Padala is a board-certified cardiologist with focus on the early detection and treatment of coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, congestive heart failure, valvular and adult congenital heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, aortic aneurysm, peripheral vascular disease, hypertension and lipid disorders. Dr. Padala's additional area of clinical interest is cardiac imaging, including angiography, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. He has served as a cardiologist and has trained cardiology fellows and residents in Fort Worth since 2014.
During his career, Dr. Padala has held various hospital staff positions, including vice president of Cardiology, director of Non-invasive Cardiology and director of Structural Heart Disease. He was named a Top Doctor in Cardiology by Fort Worth Magazine in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. He earned the same distinction from 360 West Magazine in 2019 and 2020. He also has appeared on WFAA Channel 8 in conjunction with Heart Health Month.
Dr. Padala earned his medical degree in Hyderabad, India, before completing his internal medicine residency at the University of Connecticut in Farmington. He completed his cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowships at Albany Medical Center in New York.
Dr. Padala is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. When not with his patients, Dr. Padala enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, biking, and playing basketball and football.
During his career, Dr. Padala has held various hospital staff positions, including vice president of Cardiology, director of Non-invasive Cardiology and director of Structural Heart Disease. He was named a Top Doctor in Cardiology by Fort Worth Magazine in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. He earned the same distinction from 360 West Magazine in 2019 and 2020. He also has appeared on WFAA Channel 8 in conjunction with Heart Health Month.
Dr. Padala earned his medical degree in Hyderabad, India, before completing his internal medicine residency at the University of Connecticut in Farmington. He completed his cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowships at Albany Medical Center in New York.
Dr. Padala is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. When not with his patients, Dr. Padala enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, biking, and playing basketball and football.
Accepted Insurance
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6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Better Health Chip Medicaid
Aetna Better Health Star Plans Medicaid
Aetna Commercial
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS Medicaid Chip
BCBS Medicaid Star Plans
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Cigna Commercial
Cook Childrens Medicaid
First Health (Formerly Coventry)
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Medicare Tarrant
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare West
TriWest VA (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid
WellPoint Medicare Adv
Reviews
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4.9Rate provider 0-105.0Recommend this provider office5.0Provider showed concern4.9Provider explained things clearly4.9Provider discussed treatment options4.9Provider included you in decisions4.9Ease of scheduling appointments4.8Ease of contacting
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Comments
4.9 out of 5
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56 comments
5.0
May 28, 2026
Really outstanding. Knowledgeable in all areas. Kind. Actually listens and discusses all areas I needed. Great interpreting my test results also. Thank you.
5.0
May 27, 2026
Dr drew schematic of how the blood pressure meds work and suggested not taking all the BP meds at one time in the morning. He gave us a new schedule and prescribed a new medication with additional heart & kidney benefits.
4.0
May 21, 2026
This was just a 6 month check up. It was a very good and efficient visit. I really like and appreciate the doctor and staff.
5.0
May 21, 2026
Great experience; listened/explained all my concerns.
5.0
May 21, 2026
Dr Padala is an excellent listener. I feel has a great understanding of my heart conditions.
Map & Directions
Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialists
12500 Dallas Pkwy, Ste 4.600 Frisco, TX 75034
Fax
469-495-0806