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.
The reviews listed below were collected independently of Atlanta Heart Specialists through rater8. Each review represents an authentic and verified patient experience.
I have not seen the door in my 2 most recent visit. VERY DISAPPOINTED!
(6 days ago)
Aug-2026
I was scheduled to meet with Dr Ali but a substitute saw me instead without prior notification. So I rate Dr Ali as neutral.
(1 week ago)
Aug-2026
Brief follow-up, but explained my test results and answered my questions in plain English terms that I understand w/o a medical degree.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
God appointed him to follow his calling no words he's good in what he does.
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
My hero in real life!!!
(3 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I really like my doctor but there needs to be some improvement with the team.
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Always pleasant talks you through whatever the issue may be. Thank you for always giving us the opportunity of you serving us
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
Did not have a good visit. Dr. Ali was terse and rude. After seeing him since 2017, I still do not have a clear understanding / path of recovery.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
What is my rating. I need to know. Text me please
(2 months ago)
Jun-2026
The Best Doctor.
(2 months ago)
Jun-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.
I have not seen the door in my 2 most recent visit. VERY DISAPPOINTED!
I was scheduled to meet with Dr Ali but a substitute saw me instead without prior notification. So I rate Dr Ali as neutral.
Brief follow-up, but explained my test results and answered my questions in plain English terms that I understand w/o a medical degree.
God appointed him to follow his calling no words he's good in what he does.
My hero in real life!!!
I really like my doctor but there needs to be some improvement with the team.
Always pleasant talks you through whatever the issue may be. Thank you for always giving us the opportunity of you serving us
Did not have a good visit. Dr. Ali was terse and rude. After seeing him since 2017, I still do not have a clear understanding / path of recovery.
What is my rating. I need to know. Text me please
The Best Doctor.