CARDIOLOGY & EP
Dr. Indranill Basu Ray has an enduring interest in Mind-Body Medicine, including research involving brain imaging, hormonal changes, immunological parameters in various states of consciousness and heart disease.
Dr. Indranill Basu-Ray: Cardiologist & Cardiac Electrophysiologist
Dr. Indranill Basu-Ray is a highly respected Cardiologist and Cardiac Electrophysiologist, with a deep commitment to advancing the field of heart health through innovative clinical practices, groundbreaking research, and comprehensive education. He currently serves as the Director of the Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory and Cardiovascular Research at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
Alongside Dr. James Blatchford, a distinguished Cardiovascular Surgeon, Dr. Basu-Ray played a pivotal role in implanting the first Barostim device—a revolutionary technology designed to treat heart failure. Unlike traditional heart failure therapies, Barostim works by electrically stimulating baroreceptors in the carotid artery, which sends signals to the nervous system to regulate heart, kidney, and vascular function. This approach has proven to significantly improve symptoms and exercise capacity in over 94% of patients, as demonstrated in the BeAT-HF trial and other research. The device has been FDA-approved for use in the U.S. and has shown to reduce hospitalization and all-cause mortality by 34% in patients with advanced heart failure.
Dr. Basu-Ray’s clinical expertise extends beyond heart failure to encompass a wide range of heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, and ventricular tachycardia. He utilizes the latest advancements in interventional electrophysiology to provide personalized, evidence-based care to his patients.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Basu-Ray is passionate about mentorship and medical education, serving as an Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Memphis School of Public Health.
Memphis VA first in VA MidSouth Healthcare Network to complete a Barostim implant procedure
Dr. Indranill Basu-Ray (left) and Dr. James Blatchford (right) perform a Barostim implant procedure at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center. Photo by Donald Mooney.