Dr. Bakhtiar Ali, M.D., FACC, earned his medical degree at Rawalpindi Medical College, Punjab, Pakistan, and completed his residency at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. He then finished his fellowship in Cardiology at University of Texas, Houston, TX, and Interventional Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. Dr. Ali is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases.
Dr. Bakhtiar Ali, M.D., FACC, earned his medical degree at Rawalpindi Medical College, Punjab, Pakistan, and completed his residency at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI. He then finished his fellowship in Cardiology at University of Texas, Houston, TX, and Interventional Cardiology at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, NY. Dr. Ali is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases.
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(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
The Best Doctor.
(6 days ago)
Jun-2026
He is a great doctor. He gives you the opportunity to explain what is going on and allows your input on procedures he orders. He is also a great listener.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
One of the most personable people and character as a doctor. Very compassionate and concern on an individual level for his patients as myself. Offer diagnosis with suggests that’s more than helpful and most of all listens and hear your concerns and thoughts on regards to your health.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
I enjoy coming to my doctor visits here at Atlanta Heart Specialist not only is Dr Ali is the greatest heart specialist his staff member are very polite his office receptionists are the best Brian, Charlize and Kajerea she has the brightest smile with that bubbly attitude, very professional at what she does and makes your visit very pleasant.
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
He has been a great cardiologist for me from Day One and he really cares for his patients
(3 weeks ago)
May-2026
Good experience.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very professional
(1 month ago)
May-2026
I was very pleased and satisfied with Dr. Ali no problems. God bless the staff and all.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Dr. Alinis great.Cares about you, and your health. Always giving me practical ways to stay healthy. I feel he will never let me down when it comes to my health.
(2 months ago)
Apr-2026
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AHS: Decatur Office
Dekalb Medical Center 2665 North Decatur Road Suite 320 Decatur, GA 30033
AHS: Sandy Springs Office
5667 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Suite 390 Atlanta, GA 30342
AHS: Tucker Vascular Lab
1460 Montreal RD E. Suite 200 Tucker, GA 30084
Dr. Bakhtiar Ali, M.D., FACC, joined Atlanta Heart Specialists after completing his interventional cardiology training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Prior to that, he spent three years at the University of Texas - Houston for his general cardiology fellowship. He completed his internal medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI.
Both at Mount Sinai and the University of Texas, Dr. Ali was trained by renowned faculty including Dr. Samin Sharma for complex interventions and Dr. Lance K. Gould for nuclear cardiology. In addition to coronary and peripheral angiography and intervention, Dr. Ali is trained to perform nuclear stress testing, echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE). He is proficient in advanced invasive imaging techniques including intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) and optical coherence topography (OCT) as well as invasive physiological assessments of coronary lesions using fractional flow reserve (FFR).
Dr. Ali is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. He has also successfully passed the National Board of Echocardiography Exam of Special Competence in Adult Echocardiography.
Dr. Ali spent two years at Atlanta VA Medical Center/ Emory University pursuing his interest in cardiovascular research. His research interest includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation, emergency management and cardiac arrest. He has been published in multiple journals including the New England Journal of Medicine and Annals of Internal Medicine. He has also presented his research at the annual American Heart Association meeting and is a recipient of the American Heart Association's Council on Cardiopulmonary, Perioperative and Critical Care's (CPCC) 2007 Junior Investigator Travel Stipend Award.
Dr. Ali is married with one son. He personally enjoys spending his free time with his family, playing tennis and traveling.
What is my rating. I need to know. Text me please
The Best Doctor.
He is a great doctor. He gives you the opportunity to explain what is going on and allows your input on procedures he orders. He is also a great listener.
One of the most personable people and character as a doctor. Very compassionate and concern on an individual level for his patients as myself. Offer diagnosis with suggests that’s more than helpful and most of all listens and hear your concerns and thoughts on regards to your health.
I enjoy coming to my doctor visits here at Atlanta Heart Specialist not only is Dr Ali is the greatest heart specialist his staff member are very polite his office receptionists are the best Brian, Charlize and Kajerea she has the brightest smile with that bubbly attitude, very professional at what she does and makes your visit very pleasant.
He has been a great cardiologist for me from Day One and he really cares for his patients
Good experience.
Very professional
I was very pleased and satisfied with Dr. Ali no problems. God bless the staff and all.
Dr. Alinis great.Cares about you, and your health. Always giving me practical ways to stay healthy. I feel he will never let me down when it comes to my health.