Vaqar Ali, M.D. - Vice President of First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
Cardiology
Jacksonville, Fleming, Palatka
Most recent review: 4 days ago
New
4.9
374 Ratings
144 Comments
Dr. Vaqar Ali, M.D. 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. Vaqar Ali, M.D. 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.
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Dr. Vaqar Ali,
It was my pleasure to have met you. Thank you for your kindness & professionalism shown me at my 1st visit. I appreciate finally feeling that I am in the right hands.
Your knowledge of & commitment to my Cardio care & needs became evident. I am a complient patient and look forward to your diagnosis at our next visit. AND...everyone in your office Smiles !
(4 days ago)
May-2026
Thank you for your help, we really appreciate it
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I saw the nurse practitioner,who was very nice and helpful and took good care of me. Thank you.
(1 week ago)
Apr-2026
I appreciate Dr Ali's real concern for his patients, he really listens! The office staff were very polite as well!
(2 weeks ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent doctor, excellent communicator.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Very reputable, Doctor
He takes time with his patience and cares about their concerns
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
we love going to Dr. Ali. He has been our Cardiologist for a couple of decades. He is knowledgeable,
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Awesome report
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Excelente Doctor
(1 month ago)
Mar-2026
He very honest and listens to what you have to say.
7011 AC Skinner Parkway Ste 160 Jacksonville, FL 32256
Jacksonville Beach Office
905 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Mandarin Office
9759 San Jose Boulevard Ste 2 Jacksonville, FL 32257
Clay County Office
1465 Kingsley Ave. Orange Park, FL 32073
Palatka Office | Outpatient Catheterization Lab
205 Zeagler Drive Suite 101 Palatka, FL 32177
Dr. Vaqar Ali, M.D. 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.
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
Insurance Recognition:
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Blue Distinction
Cigna Star Rated
Cardiac Structural & Endovascular Interventions:
TAVR
Watchman
Atrial Septal Defect
PFO Closure
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Dr. Vaqar Ali, It was my pleasure to have met you. Thank you for your kindness & professionalism shown me at my 1st visit. I appreciate finally feeling that I am in the right hands. Your knowledge of & commitment to my Cardio care & needs became evident. I am a complient patient and look forward to your diagnosis at our next visit. AND...everyone in your office Smiles !
Thank you for your help, we really appreciate it
I saw the nurse practitioner,who was very nice and helpful and took good care of me. Thank you.
I appreciate Dr Ali's real concern for his patients, he really listens! The office staff were very polite as well!
Excellent doctor, excellent communicator.
Very reputable, Doctor He takes time with his patience and cares about their concerns
we love going to Dr. Ali. He has been our Cardiologist for a couple of decades. He is knowledgeable,
Awesome report
Excelente Doctor
He very honest and listens to what you have to say.