Dr. Shashitha Gavini received a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in business, psychology, and chemistry at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She attended William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine to earn her doctorate in osteopathic medicine. Her residency in internal medicine and cardiology fellowship was completed at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, where she was also named chief resident.
Dr. Shashitha Gavini received a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in business, psychology, and chemistry at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She attended William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine to earn her doctorate in osteopathic medicine. Her residency in internal medicine and cardiology fellowship was completed at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, where she was also named chief resident.
Dr. Shashitha Gavini is a cardiologist at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Baton Rouge and Prairieville.
She received a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences as well as a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in business, psychology, and chemistry at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She attended William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine to earn her doctorate in osteopathic medicine. Her residency in internal medicine and cardiology fellowship was completed at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, where she was also named chief resident.
Dr. Gavini is board certified in internal medicine. She is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians and the American College of Osteopathic Internists.
She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and live music. As a Baton Rouge native, she looks forward to serving her home community.

Dr. Gavini was very professional and gave me the information needed regarding my issue. Apparently I was doing so well that she extended my next appointment to 10 months away. She also gave me information concerning one condition that I have and how to treat my situation.
Dr. Gavini is awesome! Very thorough & explains everything to you. Love Her!
I was very pleased with my first visit with Dr Gavini. She is now my cardiologist.
Attentive, considerate and very thorough on discussing my issues and treatment.
Dr. Gavini is Very intelligent & methodical physician. She listened to my concerns and selected excellent treatment options.
Amazing person
Always a pleasant visit, very informative and just a great doctor to have on my side.
Dr Gavini has an excellent bed dude matter do to speak. She listens and takes time to explain everything she does.
She is super fast but she does thoroughly explain everything & fully answers all questions in detail! An she's very pleasant!
Thorough, professional and friendly