Neil K. Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FHRS

Dr. Neil K. Sanghvi, M.D. joined First Coast Heart & Vascular Center in 2014. He has been recognized as a leader in the field of clinical electrophysiology and is honored to carry the distinction of being a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society as well as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His current interests include improving techniques in atrial fibrillation ablation, minimally invasive closure of the left atrial appendage for stroke prevention, and management of congestive heart failure with biventricular devices. Dr. Sanghvi actively participates in national clinical research trials and has authored several papers on the topic of arrhythmia management.

“I believe that each patient deserves attention, compassion, respect, and the opportunity to understand their particular ailment. I strive to provide personalized care and take pride in being able to clearly communicate with my patients. My reward is seeing a patient successfully and safely complete a procedure and witness the often immediate improvement in their quality of life.“

Dr. Sanghvi began his interest with medicine early in high-school. He was accepted and attended the prestigious 7-year medical program at Boston University. From there, he returned to his home state of New Jersey where he completed medical school at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Sanghvi found that he missed Boston, so he returned to Boston University for his Internal Medicine Residency. He then traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the George Washington University Cardiology Fellowship Program. He completed his Electrophysiology training at the prestigious Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Sanghvi practiced for 5 years in New York City before arriving in Florida.

Proficiency in, but not limited to:
Atrial Fibrillation ablation (radiofrequency and CryoBalloon)
Ischemic and idiopathic ventricular tachycardia ablation
Electro-anatomic mapping using the EnSite/NavX or Biosense-Webster CARTO systems
Laser Lead Extraction/Femoral Lead Extraction
Single/Dual/Bi-Ventricular chamber pacemaker and ICD implantation and programming
Supraventricular tachycardia ablation (AVNRT, AVRT, typical and atypical atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia)
Invasive electrophysiologic study
Tilt table testing
Consultative clinical electrophysiology

TRAINING
Clinical Electrophysiology Fellowship – New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
General Cardiology Fellowship – George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC
Internal Medicine Residency – Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Medical School – Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J.
Undergraduate – B.A. in Medical Sciences, Seven-Year Medical Program Honors: Summa Cum Laude graduate – Boston University, Boston MA

CERTIFICATIONS
Diplomate of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, ABIM
Certification in Nuclear Cardiology, CBNC
Diplomate of Cardiovascular Diseases, ABIM
Diplomate of Internal Medicine, ABIM

RESEARCH
Sub-Principle Investigator: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Life Vest Defibrillator and Improving Methods for Determining the Use of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (The VEST/PREDICTS Study)—NCT00628966
Sub-Principle Investigator: Clinical Study to Evaluate the Catheter Robotics Amigo for Performing Right-Sided Electrophysiology Mapping Studies, Catheter Robotics, Inc.—NCT01139814
Sub-Principle Investigator: S-ICD System IDE Clinical Study; Cameron Health, Inc.—NCT01064076
Sub-Principle Investigator: The IMPACT of BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring Guided Anticoagulation on Stroke Risk in Patients With Implanted ICD and CRT-D Devices (IMPACT)—NCT00559988

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American College of Cardiology—Fellow
Heart Rhythm Society—Fellow
American Heart Association—Professional Member
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) – Patron Member

Affiliated Hospitals
Baptist Medical Center
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
Flagler Hospital St. Augustine
Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
Orange Park Medical Center
St. Vincent’s Hospital – South