Nasar Nallamothu, MD, is a part of the Springfield Clinic's Cardiology Department with over 28 years of experience providing cardiovascular care in central Illinois.

Dr. Nallamothu earned his medical degree from Guntur Medical College in India. He completed his internal medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. He also completed fellowships in both cardiovascular diseases and advanced cardiac imaging at Hahnemann University Hospital and Allegheny University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa.

Dr. Nallamothu cites his family's experience with health care that drove him to become a doctor. "Before I was twelve, I never travelled more than 20 miles out of my village," he says. "Then to come to a hospital setting and see the doctors with their patients and realizing I could become one someday was really eye opening."

In his practice, Dr. Nallamothu is passionate about providing general cardiac care while also specializing in cardiac imaging as well as cardiac caths and device implants. He has a keen interest in heart failure, valve disease and cardiomyopathy.

When discussing his care, Dr. Nallamothu focuses on meeting the patient where they are at. "I try to meet them at their level," he says. "I want them to realize I am not just a doctor, but a person, friend and in some cases a neighbor."

In his free time, Dr. Nallamothu enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, bicycling and active travel with his wife.