Vaqar Ali, M.D. - Vice President of First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
Cardiology
Jacksonville, Fleming, Palatka
Most recent review: 1 week ago
Recent
4.9
361 Ratings
135 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 very honest and listens to what you have to say.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
I like him. He was personable and tho it was a brief visit, I felt he evaluated my condition well. Also like the nurses.
(1 week ago)
Mar-2026
Great guy . He’s looked after us for years. Saved a few life’s along the way.
Gods hands are on this man.
Mr & Mrs Robert Clark
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Clear and thorough explanations of test results and next steps.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Nice office staff and doctor.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Dr Ali is very caring, friendly and very professional Thank you Dr Ali and your staff
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
very caring, professional. doctor. always has a smile to let you know to relax your tension under the circumstances.
thank you dr ali to you and your staff
affiba berryman
(3 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
I found Dr. Ali to be down to earth. He engaged with me in questions and answers and most of all I liked him and found it easy to trust him.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
He was very professional in explaining to me the procedure and how there was nothing to worry about.
7011 AC Skinner Parkway Ste 160 Jacksonville, FL 32256
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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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He very honest and listens to what you have to say.
I like him. He was personable and tho it was a brief visit, I felt he evaluated my condition well. Also like the nurses.
Great guy . He’s looked after us for years. Saved a few life’s along the way. Gods hands are on this man. Mr & Mrs Robert Clark
Clear and thorough explanations of test results and next steps.
Nice office staff and doctor.
Dr Ali is very caring, friendly and very professional Thank you Dr Ali and your staff
very caring, professional. doctor. always has a smile to let you know to relax your tension under the circumstances. thank you dr ali to you and your staff affiba berryman
I found Dr. Ali to be down to earth. He engaged with me in questions and answers and most of all I liked him and found it easy to trust him.
He was very professional in explaining to me the procedure and how there was nothing to worry about.
Please, Very thorough