Vaqar Ali, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Director FCCI Cath Lab
Interventional Cardiovascular Disease
Dr. Ali joined FCCI 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 New York 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. Vaqar Ali is Board Certified in both Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He is a member of both the American College of Physicians and American College of Cardiology. He has also been the author/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."
Prior to relocating to Jacksonville, Dr. Ali served as an active member of his local Kentucky community, receiving The Honorable Kentucky Colonel Award. Dr. Ali is married to his lovely wife, Sarai, with whom he shares two beautiful daughter's, Laila and Hanna.
Residency & Fellowship
Residency - St. Vincent's Medical Center, Staten Island, NY
Cardiology Residency - Univ. of KY, Gill Heart Institute
Interventional Cardiology Fellowship - Univ. of KY, Gill Heart Institute
Licensure & Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
Hospital Appointments
Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
St. Luke's Hospital
Orange Park Medical Center
Baptist Downtown
Baptist South
Brooks Rehab Hospital
Specialty Hospital Jacksonville
Favorite Links
www.MyFloridaRx.com
www.ACC.org
www.AmericanHeart.org
