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Professor Vijay V. Yeldandi
35+
Years Of Experience
Expertise
Professor Vijay V. Yeldandi, M.D.
His work in India is funded by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2005-2025: $36,654155 (~ 293 Crores INR). He has published over 55 articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of the Technical Resource Group for the National AIDS Control Organization, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. He is also a member of the Community of Practice for “Implementing Public Policy” at Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
Expertise
About Dr. Undurti N Das
Vijay Yeldandi is interested in disorders of the immune system and inflammatory disorders. For over three decades, he has been managing patients who have Autoimmune Disorders and Autoinflammatory Disorders and have undergone transplantation, as well as patients with HIV infection and other infections related to travel.
He brings rich experience in the appropriate use of state-of-the-art technology with the empowerment of people to take control of their own health by embracing “SALUTOGENESIS,” which is the “formation of health.”
The leadership of Vijay V. Yeldandi: Recognized for his expertise in infectious diseases, particularly in transplant-related infections, tuberculosis (TB), HIV, and Immunologic/Rheumatologic disorders. His work involves providing technical assistance to the Government of India on HIV-related programs supported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Vijay Yeldandi, has an interest in disorders of the immune system and inflammatory/rheumatologic disorders. For over three decades he has been managing patients who have autoimmune disorders; undergone transplantation as well as patients with HIV infection and other infections related to travel.
Affiliations
Professional Titles and Affiliations
- Clinical Professor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Illinois
- Director, Infectious Diseases, Access Health International
- Faculty, Center for Global Health, University of Illinois
Career
Career Highlights
- 1975-1980 Medical School; elected as Literary Secretary and responsible for the Medical School Magazine.
- 1992-1999: Loyola University Medical Center - established "Transplant Infectious Diseases" service and advanced diagnostic protocols.
- 2002-2005: Metro Infectious Diseases Consultants - served as Principal Investigator for international clinical trials.
- 2005-2010: SHARE India - initiated a consortium to address HIV in Andhra Pradesh with CDC support.
- 2020-2025:Led CDC-funded projects to strengthen HIV and TB healthcare services in India.
Education:
- Gandhi Medical College (1975-1980): M.D., Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1986) and Infectious Diseases (1988).
- Harvard Kennedy School: Certificate in Implementing Public Policy (2020).
Publications and Research
- Publications:
- Studies on cytomegalovirus in transplant recipients and innovative treatments for infectious diseases.
- “A Pathophysiologic Approach to COVID-19 Management” (JAAPI, 2022).
- Research Projects:
- Leading various CDC-supported projects focused on HIV and TB management in India.
Honors
Professional Societies and Honors
Societies:
Fellow of the American College of Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians, Infectious Disease Society of America.
Awards:
Most Distinguished Physician Award by American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (2022), Fullbright Specialist (2019-2022), and multiple teaching awards from Loyola University Medical Center.
Milestones in Excellence
Honors and Awards
Distinguished Honors
Most Distinguished Physician Award
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, 40th Annual Convention, San Antonio, Texas, USA, June 23-26, 2022.
Fulbright Specialist
December 2019 - December 2022.
Leadership and Service Awards
APMGUSA Leadership Award
Recognized for outstanding contributions towards Global Health Projects by the Federation of Andhra Pradesh Medical Graduates in USA.
February 2012.
Vanguard Leadership Academy Graduate
Recognition for Clinical Excellence
Award of Recognition for Outstanding Leadership
Resurrection Westlake Hospital, 2009.
Golden Apple Award
Resurrection Westlake Residency Program, 2008.
Distinguished Physician Award
Indian American Medical Association, Illinois, 2007.
Most Distinguished Physician Award
Osmania University Medical Alumni Association of America, 2005.
Teaching and Mentorship Accolades
Golden Apple Award
Resurrection Westlake Residency Program, 2003.
Bronze Apple Award
Loyola University Medical Center, Department of Medicine, 1996.
Bronze Apple Award
Loyola University Medical Center, Department of Medicine, 1995.
Silver Apple Award
Loyola University Medical Center, Department of Medicine, 1994.
Early Career and Residency Awards
Outstanding Resident
Grant Hospital of Chicago, 1985-1986.
Intern of the Year
Grant Hospital of Chicago, 1983-1984.
