Christopher Mallavarapu, MD, FACC, SCAI is a Board-Certified Cardiologist and Interventional Cardiology specialist serving patients in Olean and surrounding communities. With more than 35 years of cardiac experience, Dr. Mallavarapu delivers comprehensive heart care rooted in diagnostic precision, advanced interventional techniques and long-term patient relationships.
Dr. Mallavarapu’s philosophy is clear: cardiovascular care must be thorough, evidence-based and proactive. From initial chest pain evaluation to complex coronary intervention, he approaches each case with clinical depth and careful attention to detail. Rather than relying solely on standardized treatment pathways, he evaluates circulation, rhythm, structural function and systemic risk factors to ensure treatment plans are both accurate and sustainable.
Certifications & Clinical Credentials
Board-Certified Expertise Across Cardiology
Christopher Mallavarapu is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI). He is also certified by the Council of Nuclear Cardiology.
His advanced fellowship training at the University of Pennsylvania Health System includes Clinical Cardiology, Electrophysiology and Interventional Cardiology. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and earned his Doctor of Medicine from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn, NY.
Interventional Cardiology & Comprehensive Cardiac Care
Advanced Procedures. Coordinated Treatment. Patient-Focused Outcomes.
As an experienced interventional cardiologist, Dr. Mallavarapu performs cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, stress testing, electrocardiograms (EKG/ECG), transthoracic and contrast echocardiography, and advanced diagnostic cardiac imaging. He provides treatment for coronary artery disease, heart rhythm disorders, heart failure and myocardial infarction recovery.
His interventional services include percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), minimally invasive cardiac procedures and emergency cardiac response for acute coronary events. He also supports long-term heart health through preventive cardiology, coordinated specialist care and structured follow-up for bypass surgery patients and individuals managing chronic cardiovascular conditions.
Hospital Affiliations & Regional Impact
Advancing Heart Care Across Communities
Dr. Mallavarapu maintains hospital affiliations with Olean General Hospital, Bradford Regional Medical Center, KALEIDA Health, Buffalo General Medical Center and Northern Maine Medical Center. Through these partnerships, he contributes to expanding access to expert interventional cardiology services within regional communities that benefit from local, highly trained cardiovascular specialists.
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