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Vaqar Ali, M.D. - Vice President of First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
First Coast Cardiovascular Institute
Cardiology
Jacksonville, Fleming, Palatka
4.9
233 Ratings
87 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.
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4.9
233 Ratings
87 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.
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Southside Office | Outpatient Catheterization & Sleep Lab
7011 AC Skinner Parkway
Ste 160
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Ste 160
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Jacksonville Beach Office
905 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Mandarin Office
9759 San Jose Boulevard
Ste 2
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Ste 2
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Fleming Island Office
1681 Eagle Harbor Parkway East
Ste B
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Ste B
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Palatka Office | Outpatient Catheterization Lab
205 Zeagler Drive
Suite 101
Palatka, FL 32177
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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Wonderful, caring cardiologist. The world needs many more doctors just like him.
The Doctor personally was excellent, friendly and knowledgeable.
Dr. Ali Vagar is a great listener and takes great care of his patients.
While I didn't get to see Dr.Ali, his assistant was great. She went thru everything and I guess since there was no change from the last echo there were no new issues to discuss. Been using them for yrs now and have no complaints. They are very acommodating to your needs.
The staff at AC skiner is another thing they need to be replaced as far as I am concerned. They mess up all the time . For example you moved you office I had two appointments I called to check the dates I asked if it was at mandrin office or AC Skiner she told me mandrin office well I got there of course you have moved so I call and she said oh no we moved I did not get a notice I said oh no we sent every one a notice. If I did what would I be doing her she said no I am shour we sent you one this is one incident of many there never wrong. Thank you for all you do
As always, thank you Dr. Al.
I really liked Dr. Ali. I'm sorry I have to transfer due to new location.
Tops in his field!! Highly recommend…
He is the best Doctor I ever know
Wait time was minimal. (5 minutes). Dr. Ali discussed my test results and answered all of my questions. I was very satisfied with the Doctor and the visit