Dr. Devi Nair, a trailblazing electrophysiologist shares how she shaped her path in a traditionally male-dominated subspecialty. Her story is one of empowerment, resilience, and perseverance illustrating how she has harnessed her expertise and voice to break barriers and create ripples in the world of cardiology, inspiring the next generation of female leaders.
In this exclusive interview, Dr. Nair explores the importance of developing a supportive network of mentors and family and draws from her inspiration to advance electrophysiology and her career to greater heights. We at Siemens Healthineers are honored to collaborate and provide Dr. Devi Nair with a platform to elevate her work and influence within the cardiology community. Our collaboration underscores our commitment to empowering leaders in the field, fostering innovation, and driving meaningful progress in cardiovascular care.
Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology & Research at St. Bernard's Healthcare
About the speaker
Dr. Devi G. Nair, MD, FACC, FHRS is the Director of the Cardiac Electrophysiology Division at St. Bernard’s Heart & Vascular Center, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dr. Nair completed her medical training at the University of Kerala, India followed by Internal Medicine Residency at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Luke's Roosevelt Campus, New York. She completed her Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowships at Case Western Reserve University, Metro Health Campus.
Her clinical practice focuses on heart rhythm disorders including atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, bradycardia, heart failure and the treatments for these disorders including cardiac ablation, pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac resynchronization therapy devices, and left atrial appendage occlusion therapy. Dr. Nair's research interests include the evaluation of fluoroscopy reduction techniques in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiac resynchronization therapy. She also has a major focus on the quality of life and healthcare outcomes, particularly in atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac death. In addition to her clinical and research practices, she is well published and actively participates in multiple clinical trials in cardiac electrophysiology.