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Vijay D. Subbarao

Vijay D. Subbarao, MD

Cardiology

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
Video Visit

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 19-64
  • Older Adult >65

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliation

  • Saint Joseph Hospital
  • Lutheran Hospital
  • Platte Valley Hospital
  • Good Samaritan Hospital

About Vijay D. Subbarao

About The Provider

Vijay Subbarao, MD, is a highly experienced cardiologist based in Denver. He has had a distinguished career dedicated to preventing and managing cardiovascular disease. Board-certified, Dr. Subbarao specializes in preventive cardiology, where he strives to reduce the burden of heart disease before it starts—or returns.

With a strong commitment to proactive care, Dr. Subbarao works closely with patients to identify and manage risk factors long before they become critical. He has a particular interest in supporting patients with cancer, addressing cardiovascular risks that often accompany or arise from cancer treatments. Through careful monitoring and evidence-based strategies, he helps ensure that heart health remains a priority during and after oncology care.

“I aim to treat patients as equal partners on the journey to better health.”

Dr. Subbarao also has deep expertise in managing chronic coronary heart disease, focusing on preventing recurrent cardiovascular events and improving long-term outcomes. His patient-centered approach and decades of clinical insight have earned him the trust of patients and peers across the Denver community.

Dr. Subbarao enjoys riding his bike, reading, and photography outside the clinic.

Video

Locations

  1. Intermountain Health Heart & Vascular - Denver
    • phone: 303-318-2460
    • fax: 303-318-2489

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University of Texas at Galveston, Cardiovascular Disease, 2000
  • Residency: University of Texas at Galveston, Internal Medicine, 1996
  • Internship: Texas Tech University Health Science Center GME, Internal Medicine, 1994
  • Residency: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Internal Medicine, 1989
  • Medical School: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Science-Wardha, 1987

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2000

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem BCBS
  • Cigna
  • Clear Spring
  • Cofinity
  • Colorado Access
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Denver Health
  • First Health/Coventry
  • Friday Health Plans
  • Humana
  • InnovAge PACE
  • Kaiser (limited coverage)
  • Meritain via Aetna Network
  • Pinnacol Assurance
  • Prime Health Services Inc
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • SCL Lutheran Hospice
  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • TriWest
  • United Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

186 ratings, 58 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    Please see earleir comments! Dr. Subbarao is outstanding!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/3/2026

    Dr. Subbarao is very knowledgeable. He explains things without talking down to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/1/2026

    He examines all my vital signs and gives me direct feedback and recommends any ways to continue improving my heart health

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Excellent physician

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/26/2025

    Dr Subbarao has been my doctor for many years and I have complete trust in him to take excellent care of me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/22/2025

    Very professional but compassionate and knows my situation well and treats me and family like friends

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/21/2025

    He is outstanding. He explains your condition clearly. He makes you feel special and he shows concern to you as a person.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    Dr. Subbarao has been a good partner to me since I moved to Denver/

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/30/2025

    Dr. Subbarao is outstanding in every way.!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    how come you don't ask if he is excellent? he can only be very good. he is really excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    He is very interested in maintaining my good health. As a 91 year old, I greatly appreciate that.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr. Vijay Subbarao takes his medical practice seriously and is always current with latest advances in cardiac medicine

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/24/2025

    He is awesome!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/29/2025

    Very thorough

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    A very professional experience. Listened, interacted in a very personable manner and explained what caused my issues and detailed what to do about it. In addition, communicated quickly to my primary doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/25/2025

    Vijay is a great doctor and gives you the time you need and doesn't just come in and rush through the appointment. he talks with you as a friend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    A good listener!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/23/2025

    Very kind and attentive. Extremely knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    I look forward to working with him in future.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/19/2025

    I have been going to Dr. Subbarao for years and have always found him to be an excellent listener and would explain things that I could easily understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/18/2025

    Appeared to be very interested in my well-being, even beyond the purpose of my visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/17/2025

    I have been seeing Dr. Subbarao since 2019. He is such a caring and efficient and good doctor. He deserves all the good.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    He took time to talk with me which I value greatly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/11/2025

    He has been very good in his care for me since I moved to Denver area 12 years ago.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    I’ll look forward to sending family and friends here too, there’s no better care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/7/2025

    Dr. Subbarao was very patient, attentive and friendly. He never seemed rushed and listened to our concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/27/2025

    I have been his patient for a long time and feel very comfortable with him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    As stated previously, Dr. Subbarao took the time to get to know me, discussed my concerns, and formulated a plan of care. He was very professional and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Great Doc

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/18/2025

    I appreciated how he listened to a long history and complicated symptoms and really talked through them with me when he could have just said this isn't cardiac so not my problem. He gave great explanations about some MRI and EKG findings. I absolutely would recommend him highly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2025

    He took a lot of time with me and made me feel very confident with my care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Honest, caring & point, blank period.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/30/2025

    If one of the choices had been “excellent,” I would have chosen that in each of the questions concerning Dr. Subbarao.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/26/2025

    Both Drs. Sabbarao and Dr. West are outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/15/2025

    Dr.Subbarao is always positive and is helpful in getting me to understand ways to be more healthy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/11/2025

    Dr Subbarao is a caring doctor who provides excellent medical care.

  • No RatingReviewed on 6/10/2025

    Her had been my doctor for several years.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/10/2025

    Great experience

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    Dr Subarrao is a warm compassionate practitioner with careful attention to detail and follow through.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/7/2025

    He really cares

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/5/2025

    Dr S has been and is very knowledgeable and takes time to explain things carefully in a understandable way. He is a very good listener. He projects a positive outlook toward what may be going on.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/30/2025

    really appreciate the time he took to explain and show everything

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/26/2025

    You are very fortunate to have Vejay Subarro on your staff.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/17/2025

    Doctor really listened

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    I have been with Dr Subbarao for years have trusted his diagnosis and interest in my wellbeing.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    He is a great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/16/2025

    He understands my issues, addresses them, and makes me feel confident they are under control.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/9/2025

    Dr. Has a good undetstanding ofy overall health.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Dr Subbarao is always patient, kind and thorough.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Love Dr subbarrao. Knowledgeable, listens.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/2/2025

    Very satisfied with Dr. Subbarao

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    Seem to me like a great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/25/2025

    Dr. Subbarao had been my cardiologist for two years. There was no question I would follow him to Intermountain. Dr. Subbarao inspires great confidence and the knowledge that I am in good hands.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    He was thorough. Polite. Respectful. He explained to me in lay language my condition and gave me steps to follow to maintain my healthy.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    It is difficult for me to find a provider that I trust and feel comfortable with Dr. Subbaroa is someone that I can go to and feel he understands me. I am also ADHD so I have a tendency to be a little high-strung. It doesn't bother him, he is a great Dr.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Dr Subbarro is a great cardiologist