Name: Dr. Sajeevani G. Kim

Specialty: Cardiology

Qualification/Board Certification: Medical Doctor, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship

Affiliation(s): Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest

Locations: Atlanta, Georgia

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Not listed in the provided profile

NPI Number: 1487830493

About the Doctor

Dr. Sajeevani G. Kim is a fellowship-trained cardiologist with over 20 years of clinical experience, practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. She earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and went on to complete a Transitional Year internship at Tulane University (2005), followed by an Internal Medicine residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) from 2006 to 2008. She further advanced her cardiovascular expertise through a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) from 2009 to 2012, receiving rigorous training at one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.

Dr. Kim practices within the Department of Cardiology under Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest in Atlanta, where she works alongside a highly rated multidisciplinary team of specialists. She holds subspecialty expertise in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Non-Invasive Cardiology, reflecting a strong focus on advanced cardiac imaging and diagnostic evaluation. Her clinical expertise encompasses hypertension, coronary artery disease, and heart failure, among other cardiovascular conditions, and her non-invasive approach to diagnosis and management makes her particularly well suited for patients seeking thorough cardiac evaluation without surgical intervention.

Dr. Kim has earned a perfect 5-star patient rating based on 6 reviews and has received four Patient Awards, including the Patients’ Top Choice distinction. Patients consistently highlight her caring attitude, exceptional bedside manner, and the outstanding outcomes they experience under her care. She accepts Medicare and several insurance plans and offers convenient online appointment booking.

Key Highlights:

• Cardiologist with 21+ years of experience
• Subspecialties in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Non-Invasive Cardiology
• Fellowship-trained at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
• Perfect 5-star patient rating — Patients’ Top Choice award recipient
• Expertise in hypertension, coronary artery disease, and heart failure
• Published researcher in the field of cardiology
• Accepts Medicare and Kaiser Permanente plans
• Online appointment booking available

Education & Training

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Internship: Tulane University — Transitional Year, 2005

Residency: New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) — Internal Medicine, 2006–2008

Fellowship: Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health) — Cardiovascular Disease, 2009–2012

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Kim diagnoses and manages a comprehensive range of cardiovascular and heart-related conditions. Her areas of clinical expertise include:

• Chronic hypertension and high blood pressure
• Coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis
• Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
• Heart rhythm disorders and arrhythmias
• Valvular heart disease
• High cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
• Genetic and structural heart defects
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Cardiac risk assessment and prevention
• Nuclear cardiology conditions requiring imaging evaluation
• Echocardiographic abnormalities and structural assessment

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Kim specializes in non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostics and provides a broad range of imaging-based and evaluative procedures, including:

• Echocardiography (transthoracic and advanced cardiac ultrasound)
• Nuclear cardiology imaging and stress testing
• Non-invasive cardiac diagnostic evaluations
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation
• Cardiac stress testing and exercise tolerance evaluation
• Holter monitor and ambulatory cardiac monitoring
• Cardiovascular risk stratification and assessment
• Hypertension evaluation and management
• Heart failure monitoring and treatment planning
• Preventive cardiovascular screenings
• Specialist consultations and second opinions

Services Offered

Dr. Kim offers a comprehensive range of non-invasive cardiology services designed to provide patients with accurate, thorough, and compassionate cardiac care. Her practice within the Department of Cardiology at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest is built around a diagnostic-first philosophy, using advanced imaging and non-invasive testing to achieve precise cardiovascular assessments that guide individualized treatment planning.

Her expertise in Echocardiography allows Dr. Kim to provide detailed cardiac ultrasound evaluations that assess heart structure, valve function, and overall cardiac performance. This imaging modality is central to the diagnosis and ongoing monitoring of conditions such as heart failure, valvular disease, and cardiomyopathy, and Dr. Kim’s subspecialty training ensures patients receive the highest standard of echocardiographic interpretation and clinical insight.

Through her Nuclear Cardiology subspecialty, Dr. Kim utilizes advanced radiotracer-based imaging to evaluate blood flow to the heart and identify areas of reduced perfusion that may indicate coronary artery disease or other significant cardiac conditions. This non-invasive approach provides critical diagnostic information while minimizing patient risk and discomfort, making it a valuable tool in the early detection and management of heart disease.

As a Non-Invasive Cardiologist, Dr. Kim’s overall approach prioritizes thorough diagnostic evaluation and evidence-based medical management, offering patients a careful and measured path to cardiovascular health that avoids unnecessary procedures while ensuring no significant condition goes undetected. Her patients consistently report excellent outcomes and express strong trust and loyalty — a testament to the quality, thoroughness, and compassion she brings to every clinical encounter.

Services offered include:

• Comprehensive cardiovascular consultations and evaluations
• Echocardiography and cardiac ultrasound imaging
• Nuclear cardiology stress testing and perfusion imaging
• Non-invasive cardiac diagnostic workups
• Hypertension management and monitoring
• Coronary artery disease evaluation and management
• Heart failure assessment and treatment planning
• Cardiac rhythm and arrhythmia evaluation
• Cardiovascular risk reduction counseling
• Preventive cardiology and lifestyle guidance
• Chronic cardiovascular disease management
• Online appointment booking

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Kim accepts the following insurance plans. Patients are encouraged to contact the office directly to confirm their specific plan and coverage before scheduling an appointment.

• Cigna (PPO)
• CMS Medicare (Medicare)
• Kaiser Permanente (HMO, Medicare, POS)

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: Department of Cardiology, Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone: Not listed in the provided profile

Location 2: Not listed in the provided profile

Hospital Affiliations

• Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest — Atlanta, GA