Vaqar Ali, M.D. - Vice President of First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
Cardiology
Jacksonville, Fleming, Palatka
Most recent review: 3 days ago
New
4.9
314 Ratings
117 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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He is kind, caring, personable, professional, and down right an AMAZING provider!!!
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Timely manner at the appointment. All questions answered in a friendly and respectful way.
(3 days ago)
Nov-2025
Always Excellent Visit ;Doctor Ali ,Always Sincere
,Focused, Honest,Truthful, Caring,Genuine;:👍👍
(5 days ago)
Nov-2025
Staff are always courteous & knowledgeable.
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Everything was good!
(1 week ago)
Nov-2025
Dr Ali is pleasant and professional.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
I was scheduled for a first visit with Dr.Ali. But he was sick that day and I was seen by Dr. Okoro instead. Dr. OKoro was professional, thorough, to the point, and set up me up with new blood pressure medicine and a procedure to handle my vein issues.
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
He is the very best which means one can't find better anywhere!
(1 month ago)
Oct-2025
Dr. Ali treats with caring and compassion.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Practices the Hippocratic oath. His analysis and recommendations most analytical and straightforward. Quality of life high on his patient care. Excellent interventional cardiologist.
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
Fleming Island Office
1681 Eagle Harbor Parkway East Ste B Fleming Island, FL 32003
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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He is kind, caring, personable, professional, and down right an AMAZING provider!!!
Timely manner at the appointment. All questions answered in a friendly and respectful way.
Always Excellent Visit ;Doctor Ali ,Always Sincere ,Focused, Honest,Truthful, Caring,Genuine;:👍👍
Staff are always courteous & knowledgeable.
Everything was good!
Dr Ali is pleasant and professional.
I was scheduled for a first visit with Dr.Ali. But he was sick that day and I was seen by Dr. Okoro instead. Dr. OKoro was professional, thorough, to the point, and set up me up with new blood pressure medicine and a procedure to handle my vein issues.
He is the very best which means one can't find better anywhere!
Dr. Ali treats with caring and compassion.
Practices the Hippocratic oath. His analysis and recommendations most analytical and straightforward. Quality of life high on his patient care. Excellent interventional cardiologist.