Debleena P Dutt, MD

I speak: English
My gender: Female
Referral required.
Where I practice
About me
I was born in Manhattan and grew up in the faculty housing for Rockefeller University, surrounded by brilliant scientists with a passion for healing and improving the world. I pursued my undergraduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Boston and then returned to New York City for my medical training, completing medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Thereafter, I did a fellowship in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, where the first U.S. heart transplant was successfully performed.
I continued my career as a heart failure cardiologist at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, where we used specialized heart pumps – called left ventricular assist devices – to help the sickest patients live longer and with a better quality of life. I came to Hawaii with the hope of making a meaningful contribution to cardiac care in the islands and raising my children in this wonderful culture of aloha.
About my practice
Growing up with parents who were research scientists sparked my interest in science early on, and I knew from a young age that I wanted to pursue medicine. I'm fascinated by the complex workings of the heart and welcome the challenge of caring for patients with advanced cardiac disease. I love using scientific knowledge to enhance people's lives and give them a new lease on life, whether with medications, mechanical support, or heart transplantation. My medical interests include congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, mechanical circulatory support, heart transplantation, and medical education.
I enjoy teaching and speaking about cardiology and currently serve on the Board of Directors for the American Heart Association, Hawaii. I've appeared in local television interviews discussing heart disease in women and heart failure. My published research includes articles in peer-reviewed journals on topics such as managing cardiogenic shock and treating atrial fibrillation in patients with cryptogenic stroke.
To stay up-to-date on the latest developments in my field, I read online journals, attend conferences, and engage in dialogues with my peers and mentors nationwide. My professional organizations – the American College of Cardiology and the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation – also help me stay abreast of innovations in cardiology and advanced heart failure.
I chose to join Hawaii Permanente Medical Group because I was drawn to the team's expertise, dedication, and strong sense of collaboration. I'm truly grateful to be part of such a high-quality organization.
I focus on empowering my patients by helping them understand their conditions and treatment options so they can make informed decisions about their care. I enjoy building relationships with patients and their families and working together as a team to support their health.
How I thrive
To stay healthy, I focus on eating well, staying active, and making time for hiking, tennis, yoga, and meditation. I especially enjoy spending time with my husband and two kids – whether on the water, exploring nature, or traveling together.
My office
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Medical groups & plans
Hawaii Permanente Medical Group
Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center
Plans accepted
- HMO
- Medicaid (QUEST)
- Senior Advantage
Contact information
- 24-hour pharmacy
- 808-643-7979
- 24-hour prescription refill
- 808-643-7979
- 24/7 Advice (Hawaii Island)
- 1-833-833-3333 (toll free)
- 24/7 Advice (Kauai)
- 1-833-833-3333 (toll free)
- 24/7 Advice (Maui)
- 1-833-833-3333 (toll free)
- 24/7 Advice (Oahu)
- 1-833-833-3333 (toll free)
- Clinic Specialty appointments (Neighbor islands)
- 1-833-833-3333 (toll free)
- Clinic Specialty appointments (Oahu)
- 1-833-833-3333 (toll free)
- Clinic appointment cancellation
- 808-432-7800
- General information
- 808-432-0000
- Member Services
- 1-800-966-5955 (toll free)
- Same Day Surgery
- 808-432-8490
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Albert Einstein College of MedicineBoard certification
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
American Board of Internal MedicineCardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal MedicineTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Fellowship
Stanford Hospital and ClinicsInternship
Internal Medicine
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency
Cardiovascular Disease
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiJoined Permanente Medical Group
2019Provider ID
19235My hospitals
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