SUNY Upstate Medical University - Department of Medicine

09/26/2025

08/25/2025

The SUNY Upstate Medical University Department of Medicine is proud to announce and welcome Dr. Ankur Kalra.

We are delighted to share that Dr. Ankur Kalra has joined SUNY Upstate Medical University as Division Chief of Cardiology and Clinical Associate Professor.

Dr. Kalra is an accomplished interventional cardiologist, researcher, and educator whose career spans several prestigious institutions. He previously served at the Cleveland Clinic as an interventional cardiologist, associate professor, and medical director of clinical research for regional cardiovascular medicine.

A graduate of B.J. Medical College, Dr. Kalra completed advanced fellowship training at Harvard Medical School and the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center.

His contributions extend far beyond the clinic:
✍️ Author of 325+ peer-reviewed manuscripts
🎙️ Host of Parallax, a top-ranked cardiology podcast
🌍 Founder of makeadent.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing global health impact

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kalra to the SUNY Upstate community. We are excited for his leadership, expertise, and vision as we continue to advance patient care, research, and education in cardiology.

08/13/2025

07/30/2025

What a day to Celebrate Medicine!
Today, on Department of Medicine Day, we celebrate YOU—the heart of what we do.

As we reflect on the care, commitment, and compassion that defines our department, let’s also take a moment to honor wellness—in mind, body, and spirit. Taking care of ourselves allows us to show up even stronger for others.
Pause. Breathe. Smile. You matter.

Thank you for the strength, resilience, and dedication you bring every single day. Let’s continue to lift each other up—one healthy step at a time. Check out the pictures from todays celebration. We even were able to get the residents to meet and greet with Hero 🙂

07/29/2025

What a day to celebrate Dr. Seuss!
Today was fantastic—and it was all because of YOU! Below are some amazing photos of teams across the Department building connection and celebrating together. From shared cakes to contagious laughter—and even another surprise visit from Hero—it was truly a day to remember. 💚

Employee Appreciation Week 2025

08/02/2024

Today was absolutely phenomenal. The Department of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging alongside of the departments leadership showed their gratitude to each faculty & staff member by personally handing out Blankets, cups filled with candy & retractable lanyards as we celebrated our inaugural Employee Appreciation Week! What a fantastic day it has been!

07/31/2024

“Why fit in, when you were born to stand out.”
-Dr. Seuss
Staff at the Pulmonary Clinic at Community
DOM Spirit week, day 2. Twin day!!!

03/30/2024

Thank you for carrying humanity & devoting yourself to this profession. You are greatly appreciated!