Rahul R. Handa, MD
Founder & CEO

Rahul R. Handa, MD

Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon

Dr. Rahul Handa is a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon and the founder of WhiteGloveMD. He completed his surgical training at leading academic medical centers and has performed hundreds of complex cardiac procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, and aortic surgery. His clinical experience spans the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery, with particular expertise in surgical decision-making for high-risk patients.

Areas of expertise.

Cardiac SurgeryCABGValve SurgeryAortic SurgerySurgical Decision Support

Credentials.

Fellowship-trained cardiovascular surgeon with expertise in complex cardiac procedures and AI-augmented clinical decision support.

Articles by Rahul R. Handa.

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