Dr. Cayla Pichan

Dr. Pichan is a cardiology fellow at UT Southwestern Medical Center with research interests in advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and equitable cardiovascular care. Her work explores palliative inotrope therapy for end-stage heart failure patients and disparities in heart failure outcomes across rural and urban settings. She has also been a long-standing advocate for physician well-being and medical education reform. Her long-term goal is to specialize in advanced heart failure, ensuring patients at every stage of illness receive excellent, compassionate care.