Dr. Aarush Manchanda is a board-certified noninvasive cardiologist and advanced cardiac imaging specialist with more than 15 years of experience. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
He holds board certifications in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiovascular computed tomography, with additional advanced fellowship training in cardiac CT and cardiac MRI.
His clinical interests include preventive cardiology, early detection of coronary artery disease, coronary plaque assessment, valvular heart disease, hypertension, cholesterol disorders, heart failure, and rhythm disorders. His approach combines advanced imaging with careful consideration of each patient’s medical history, lifestyle, and individual risk factors to develop personalized prevention and treatment plans.
Dr. Manchanda received numerous academic honors at University of Delhi, including the Roll of Honor for multiple years during medical school. In 2002, he received two gold medals for academic excellence in internal medicine.
His record of achievement continued during postgraduate training. He received the Resident of the Year Award at George Washington University in Washington, DC, in 2007, followed by the Best Resident Research Award at Geisinger Medical Center in both 2008 and 2009. He also served as Chief Fellow in the Division of Cardiology at Geisinger Medical Center from 2009 to 2010.
Before joining CVMG, Dr. Manchanda served as Director of Noninvasive Cardiology and Advanced Cardiac Imaging at Montage Health and Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Service Line at Intermountain Healthcare. He has also served on the cardiology faculty at Baystate Medical Center, teaching medical students, residents, cardiology fellows, and advanced practice providers.
Dr. Manchanda earned an Artificial Intelligence Certificate from MIT in 2018 and has a longstanding interest in applying AI to advance cardiovascular imaging, clinical decision-making, and personalized patient care.
Dr. Manchanda is a published researcher, educator, and author of a patient education book that makes complex heart conditions easier to understand. He values clear communication and helping patients participate confidently in decisions about their care.
Dr. Manchanda is joining CVMG alongside his wife, Dr. Nupur Aggarwal, a board-certified internal medicine physician. Having successfully practiced together since the beginning of their careers, they look forward to continuing their coordinated and compassionate approach to patient care.
Dr. Manchanda is honored to join the accomplished physicians of Cardiovascular Medical Group of Southern California. He will begin seeing patients full-time in November 2026 and looks forward to welcoming new patients. Appointments for November and beyond may now be requested through CVMG.