Dr. Sankar Varanasi, MD
Cardiology*•Male•Age 59
Cardiology*
Dr. Sankar Varanasi, MD is a cardiologist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1988. He specializes in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.

Nuvance Health the Heart Center
1 Columbia St Ste 200 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601Hospital Highlight
Dr. Varanasi is affiliated with Vassar Brothers Medical Center Poughkeepsie, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.
Dr. Varanasi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Varanasi specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. • See board certifications
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3 Star | 9% | 9% |
2 Star | 9% | 9% |
1 Star | 18% | 18% |
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Dr. Sankar Varanasi, MD is a cardiologist in Poughkeepsie, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1988. He specializes in Cardiology and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.Cardiology
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Norwalk Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1993Passaic General Hospital
Fellowship Hospital, 1993Mount Vernon Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1991Osmania Medical College
Medical School, 1988
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family12% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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