Dr. Vaqar Ali, MD

Dr. Vaqar Ali, MD

Interventional Cardiologist
7011 A C Skinner Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Vaqar Ali joined First Coast Cardiovascular Institute after completing cardiovascular training at the Gill Heart Institute at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. During his training at Gill Heart Institute, Dr. Ali served as Chief Cardiology Fellow, while gaining extensive experience in both coronary and peripheral endovascular interventions. Dr. Ali also completed a heart failure and transplant fellowship under Dr. William Abraham at Gill Heart. Dr. Ali completed his medical residency training at St. Vincent’s Medical Center at the N.Y. Medical College in Staten Island, New York after graduating from Rawalpindi Medical College in Pakistan. He was elected President of the house staff association at St. Vincent’s, taking on an active role in Internal Medicine residency affairs. Dr. Ali is Board Certified in both Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Ali serves as the chairman of the Northeast Florida Cardiovascular Symposium and the chairman on the interventional review committee at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. He is a member of both the American College of Physicians and American College of Cardiology. He has also been the author or co-author of several articles published in peer-reviewed journals. Like his colleagues at First Coast Cardiovascular Institute, Dr. Ali is dedicated to providing attentive care for patients and their families. “Every one of the doctors here understands how important it is for each patient and their family members to know exactly what their doctor is doing and why,” says Dr. Ali. “Patients tell us they appreciate how much time we are willing to spend with them.” Dr. Ali has a passion for doing all structural cardiovascular procedures such as TAVR, Watchman, and Mitraclip which prevents patients from requiring more extensive open-heart surgery.

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About Dr. Vaqar Ali

Dr. Vaqar Ali joined First Coast Cardiovascular Institute after completing cardiovascular training at the Gill Heart Institute at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. During his training at Gill Heart Institute, Dr. Ali served as Chief Cardiology Fellow, while gaining extensive experience in both coronary and peripheral endovascular interventions. Dr. Ali also completed a heart failure and transplant fellowship under Dr. William Abraham at Gill Heart. Dr. Ali completed his medical residency training at St. Vincent’s Medical Center at the N.Y. Medical College in Staten Island, New York after graduating from Rawalpindi Medical College in Pakistan. He was elected President of the house staff association at St. Vincent’s, taking on an active role in Internal Medicine residency affairs. Dr. Ali is Board Certified in both Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Ali serves as the chairman of the Northeast Florida Cardiovascular Symposium and the chairman on the interventional review committee at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. He is a member of both the American College of Physicians and American College of Cardiology. He has also been the author or co-author of several articles published in peer-reviewed journals. Like his colleagues at First Coast Cardiovascular Institute, Dr. Ali is dedicated to providing attentive care for patients and their families. “Every one of the doctors here understands how important it is for each patient and their family members to know exactly what their doctor is doing and why,” says Dr. Ali. “Patients tell us they appreciate how much time we are willing to spend with them.” Dr. Ali has a passion for doing all structural cardiovascular procedures such as TAVR, Watchman, and Mitraclip which prevents patients from requiring more extensive open-heart surgery.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Varicose vein treatment
Percutaneous cardiac intervention
Surgery to restore blood flow to the leg
Varicose vein treatment
Percutaneous cardiac intervention
Surgery to restore blood flow to the leg

Office locations

Dr. Vaqar Ali, MD also offers online video visits for patients
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute (1 of 2)
7011 A C Skinner Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute (2 of 2)
9759 San Jose Blvd, Ste 2, Jacksonville, FL 32257
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Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • Interventional Cardiology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Rawalpindi Medical University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
  • New York Medical College, Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center (Residency)

Professional memberships

  • American College of Physicians
  • American College of Cardiology

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1154379048

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Dr. Vaqar Ali is certified by Interventional Cardiology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Vaqar Ali?

Dr. Vaqar Ali frequently sees patients for Acute Coronary Syndrome, Chest Pain, ECG / EKG Testing, New Patient Visit, and Varicose Vein(s). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Vaqar Ali on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Vaqar Ali speak?

Dr. Vaqar Ali speaks English.

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