Dr. Anu Chirala, MD, FACC


Physician
Cardiology

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South Bay Cardiovascular Center
18511 Mission View Drive, Suite120
Morgan Hill, California 95037
For an appointment, call (408) 779-9422
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About Dr. Anu Chirala, MD, FACC

Anu Chirala MD, FACC is a board-certified cardiologist providing care to patients in Morgan Hill and Gilroy, CA at the South Bay Cardiovascular Center.

Dr. Chirala serves as Medical Director of the Center where she and her staff have built a practice that understands the cardiac care needs of patients and their families.

 

Conditions Treated

Angina (Chest Pain)
Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Arrhythmia
Heart Failure (CHF)
Heart Valve Disease
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Procedures & Services

Cardioversion
Echocardiography (ECHO)
Electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG)
Holter Monitor and Event Monitors
Stress Testing
Transesophageal Echocardiography

Patient Education Resources

I have atrial fibrillation. Why did my doctor prescribe anticoagulants?
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of arrhythmia, or irregular heart rhythm, that can increase the risk of blood clots forming in the heart. These clots can then travel to other parts of the body, s...
I have high cholesterol. When should I consider starting a statin?
High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Your healthcare provider will consider several factors when deciding whether or not to prescribe a statin to lower your cholestero...
What are the risks for an adult with atrial septal defect?
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...

Professional Affiliations

South Bay Cardiovascular Center

South Bay Cardiovascular Center provides comprehensive cardiac care using state-of-the art preventive, non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic treatments personalized around patient sensitivity and best interests. We work very closely with the patient, their referring physician and family members and medically manage the complete treatment of most cardiac disorders. Our practice is South County’s first and only accredited Nuclear Cardiac Imaging and Echocardiography testing facility. Credentialing as required by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ensures accountability and the delivery of the highest quality of patient medical care.