Veli Topkara, MD

Dr. Topkara is a UW Health cardiovascular medicine doctor and medical director of the Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program. He specializes in advanced heart failure and heart transplantation and cares for patients with complex heart conditions, offering comprehensive evaluation and innovative therapies to improve both longevity and quality of life.

Dr. Topkara’s clinical interests include advanced heart failure management, durable mechanical circulatory support devices and heart transplantation. He is committed to guiding patients and families through every stage of care, from diagnosis to advanced treatment options, with compassion and clarity.

In addition to patient care, Dr. Topkara is an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and is actively involved in advancing the field through research and education, with a focus on expanding treatment options and improving long-term outcomes for patients living with heart failure. He is also exploring the ways artificial intelligent (AI) can be used to analyze large amounts of medical data to help doctors make better decisions in managing heart failure as well as how gene activity contributes to heart failure.

I am inspired by my patient’s resilience.