Shalini Reddy
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About
Dr. Shalini Reddy is a cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher whose work bridges surgical innovation, pain management, and health equity. Her primary research areas include minimally invasive thoracic surgery, perioperative pain control, and disparities in surgical access. She is best known for demonstrating the efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine in reducing postoperative pain for robotic-assisted thoracic surgery—a study cited 31 times that has influenced enhanced recovery protocols. Dr. Reddy has also made critical contributions to understanding how race, rurality, and income intersect to limit access to minimally invasive lung surgery, a 2024 study that highlights systemic barriers in surgical care. Her ongoing work comparing endobronchial valve therapy with lung volume reduction surgery (2025) addresses treatment optimization for emphysema patients. With a growing citation impact and a focus on both technical excellence and social determinants of health, Dr. Reddy’s research is shaping more equitable, patient-centered thoracic surgical care.
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