Dr. Kalyan Veerina joined CIS in July of 2005 as a staff cardiologist at the CIS Opelousas clinic. Dr. Veerina is board-certified in endovascular medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. He is also a member of the Society for Vascular Medicine, and Louisiana State Medical Society.
Dr. Kalyan Veerina joined CIS in July of 2005 as a staff cardiologist at the CIS Opelousas clinic. Dr. Veerina is board-certified in endovascular medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. He is also a member of the Society for Vascular Medicine, and Louisiana State Medical Society.
Dr. Kalyan Veerina received his undergraduate degree and medical education from Nagarjuna University Guntur Medical College in his native India. His postgraduate training included a general internship at Guntur General Hospital in A.P. India and an internal medicine residency at St. Francis Medical Center in Pittsburgh. Dr. Veerina completed his cardiology fellowship at Episcopal Hospital and Temple University in Philadelphia.
Dr. Veerina completed his cardiovascular and peripheral interventional training at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Houma. After completing his cardiology training, Dr. Veerina practiced cardiology for several years in Shreveport.
Dr. Veerina joined CIS in July of 2005 as a staff cardiologist at the CIS Opelousas clinic. Dr. Veerina is board-certified in endovascular medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions. Dr. Veerina is also a member of the Society for Vascular Medicine, and Louisiana State Medical Society.

Each time I’ve met with Dr. Veerina, it’s has truly been a pleasure. He has such a kind and caring bedside manner that instantly puts me at ease. He really listens to my concerns and takes the time to explain things in a way that’s easy to understand. I always leave my appointments feeling heard, cared for, and confident in the care I’m receiving. I’m so grateful to have him as my cardiologist. Jerrie DeJean
Excellent
Very professional
Always attentive to my needs
Great compassionate doctor
Excellent care and great bed side manner. Very easy to talk to.
Dr Veerina is always so pleasant and so is the staff
I love Dr. Varenna. And all his staff are very nice to me.
Provided an excellent explanation of my mother's situation. We appreciated his candor and achievable health suggestions. My mother is never at ease during appointments due to some terrible experiences; Doctor Veerina put her at ease.
Great doctor !