Interventional Care
for Rural Communities

Edward Callahan III, M.D. is a physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Rural Medical Partners, a company redefining how advanced medical care reaches underserved communities. Raised in rural Central Washington, Dr. Callahan’s understanding of healthcare disparities shaped his mission to expand access to high-quality medicine beyond urban areas. After earning his M.D. through the University of Washington School of Medicine WWAMI program, he went on to residency in Interventional Radiology at the University of Utah. From residency, he spent time with an investor group in Salt Lake City, where he developed a passion for improving healthcare from the business side from healthtech, medical devices to clinics and surgery centers. Dr. Callahan went on to found his own consulting firm focused on helping organizations solve inefficiencies and improve patient outcomes. Those experiences came together with the creation of Rural Medical Partners, where he leads a team dedicated to bringing modern medical innovations to rural communities and transforming how care is accessed and delivered across underserved regions.

Dr. Vadlamani is an interventional cardiologist. His training journey began in Cincinnati where he completed his fellowship interventional cardiology. He embarked on his academic medical career at Ohio State University but desiring further expertise in peripheral vascular interventions, he relocated to Seattle to train under the guidance of renowned vascular specialist Dr. Bill Gray at Swedish Hospital. After completing his vascular fellowship, he joined the Wellstar system in Atlanta and later established an endovascular program for a large group in northern Virginia within the Inova system. During his tenure at prominent tertiary care centers, Dr. Vadlamani had the privilege of interacting with patients who traveled long distances from rural areas to seek specialized care. This experience ignited a sense of duty within him to serve these communities and bring cardiology care to smaller hospitals, ensuring that patients received care in their own communities. This passion led to the formation of CardioSolution, which found its roots in rural South Dakota and, after a decade and a half of growth, expanded to numerous other sites. During this period, he recognized the need for additional specialists in these regions, and after over a decade of growing CardioSolution, Dr. Vadlamani exited several years ago with the aspiration of expanding all specialty care to rural communities. He joined Rural Medical Partners, aiming to bring much-needed higher-level multi-specialty care to critical access hospitals. His decades of experience in rural communities is immeasurable.

Emma Schifferle, JD is a contracts and compliance professional and a key partner at Rural Medical Partners, ensuring the company’s operations, agreements, and compliance systems run smoothly. Originally from Maple Grove, MN, she earned her Juris Doctor from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, MN, focusing on organizational ethics and compliance. A former collegiate athlete, Emma’s competitive experience strengthened her teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills. She is passionate about supporting both individuals and organizations, bringing a solutions-oriented approach to navigating complex agreements, mitigating risk, and building efficient systems. By managing the behind-the-scenes legal and operational frameworks, Emma helps Rural Medical Partners expand access to high-quality medical care in underserved communities.