Vaqar Ali, M.D. - Vice President of First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
Cardiology
Jacksonville, Fleming, Palatka
4.9
169 Ratings
59 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 the best doctor I know.
Oct-2024
Dr. Ali was very professional courteous, informative. He took the time to explain in detail the heart procedures my husband needs. We left feeling very reassured that the issues with Frankie's heart were being handled by a very skilled professional. Thank you Dr. ALI
Oct-2024
Great professional group.
Sep-2024
Great service.
Sep-2024
He was good, but I have been trying for two days to get my prescription changed. I have called three times and nothing.
Sep-2024
Easy to communicate my concerns and he explains issues to my understanding and satisfaction. He lessons with intensity. Very helpful to a patient.
Sep-2024
Thanks, Dr. Ali for All You And Your Staff Done For Me. It is. Always A Pleasure 👍
Aug-2024
He's very caring to his patient.
Aug-2024
Great and very reactive !
Aug-2024
He takes great care of me. I trust him and glad that he was referred to me 10 years ago.
Aug-2024
Loved him! I can’t wait for him to fix my valve. I can hardly get my air if I lay down.
Aug-2024
First of all I didn't see Dr. Ali I saw Dr .shephali she just seems uninformed as if I have no chart or records in the middle of our conversation she mentioned that I had a upper blockage then left the room for a few minutes and casually told me I was cleared no explanation on the upper blockage as if she never said it her assistant called me to change my follow up date and I mentioned it to her and she said she would have her give me a call back to clarifying hasn't happened as of yet note this is not on Dr Ali maybe she needs to talk to him on the matter but don't say somethings wrong and act as if you never said it
Jul-2024
Very professional and enjoyable!!!!
Jul-2024
General all Staff and Doctor Ali, very educated and professionals. Thank you for your services.
Jun-2024
Takes great care of me. Is very thoughtful and caring. Explains any changes to meds.
May-2024
He is good. I have been going to him for a very long time
May-2024
He’s the greatest
May-2024
Very nice and informative
May-2024
Fabulous doctor… very caring and informative…. I have complete trust in Dr Ali!!
May-2024
I very much appreciate his approach to medicine.
May-2024
Very pleasant. Great listening ear. Thorough explanations of procedures and what to expect. ❤️
Apr-2024
Sure.
Apr-2024
Always good information.
Apr-2024
Dr. Ali takes great care of me!
Apr-2024
Dr. All is a caring Dr. and I’m glad to be under his care.
Apr-2024
The best!
Apr-2024
Dr. Ali is very nice and takes the time to talk to you about your problem.
Apr-2024
He was very nice, informative, and he cared. His staff was just as nice. Thank you for caring.
Apr-2024
Good service
Apr-2024
Dr. Ali is awesome and gave me excellent care during the visit in his clinic. Highly recommend his services to other patients.
Feb-2024
Would not trade him for the world. I have been his patient for 10 years now. I trust him.
Feb-2024
The best!!!
Feb-2024
Love him wish he would still see patients
Feb-2024
Excellent communication and assisrance
Jan-2024
Thank you for your help both in December and last week, January 26.
Charles Day Jr
Jan-2024
If all Dr's were like Dr. Ali, I would go everyday. What a wonderful experience it is to see him. Makes you happy the rest of your day. His staff is pleasant, efficient and a joy to be around. Everyone does a great job.
Jan-2024
Great staff. Called tin to my visit on time. Great care
Jan-2024
I HAVE BEEN SEEING DR ALI MANY YEARS! I AM BLESSED TO HAVE SUCH A WONDERFUL ❤️ HEART DOCTOR. BEST HEART DOCTOR IN JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA
Jan-2024
Good man and doctor
Jan-2024
I didn't get to see him.
Jan-2024
Never seems to be in too much of a hurry to answer any questions I may have.
Dec-2023
Dr Ali IS the very best!😊
Dec-2023
Outstanding effort & visit. Charles R Day, Jr.
Dec-2023
He was intuitive, informative, personable and professional.
Nov-2023
From the nurse that checked me in and doctor and outgoing nurse,Everyone was fantastic.much love to the entire staff.
Nov-2023
He is an awesome doctor. Very nice, caring and puts you at ease
Nov-2023
Took time to come see me after my procedure
Nov-2023
I have been coming to FCCI for years, prior to seeing Dr. Ali, I was a patient of Dr. Khatib. This is a great place and I have enjoyed and feel confident I am getting the best care possible. Thank you FCCI.
Nov-2023
The doctor personally did not see me, but a member of his staff did, and she was very good to work with and offered suggestions.
Nov-2023
Excellent care
Oct-2023
He was very informative about my health issues and set me up for testing. A very good Dr.
Oct-2023
He is the best doctor
Oct-2023
Wonderful people
Oct-2023
Dr. Ali is the best, great communication skills and very thorough! Patient since 2005.
Oct-2023
Although I was seen by a PA I was impressed with her .
Oct-2023
What also could I say better?⅕
Sep-2023
Love this group! They have been like family helping my dad through his heart issues and he is doing amazing now!!! I highly recommend them.
Sep-2023
Dr Ali is an excellent cardiologist. He’s always very attentive, listens to our concerns and answers them. He treats us like family. We wouldn’t go anywhere else.
Sep-2023
Dr. Ali is an excellent and dedicated Dr. that care with compassion for his patients.
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 the best doctor I know.
Dr. Ali was very professional courteous, informative. He took the time to explain in detail the heart procedures my husband needs. We left feeling very reassured that the issues with Frankie's heart were being handled by a very skilled professional. Thank you Dr. ALI
Great professional group.
Great service.
He was good, but I have been trying for two days to get my prescription changed. I have called three times and nothing.
Easy to communicate my concerns and he explains issues to my understanding and satisfaction. He lessons with intensity. Very helpful to a patient.
Thanks, Dr. Ali for All You And Your Staff Done For Me. It is. Always A Pleasure 👍
He's very caring to his patient.
Great and very reactive !
He takes great care of me. I trust him and glad that he was referred to me 10 years ago.