The combination of an interest in electrical engineering and a fascination with the physiology of the heart and the way it works with the rest of the body makes cardiology a perfect choice for Dr. Al-Saghir, who chose medicine as a way to help people and make a difference in their lives. As an interventional cardiologist at FCCI, Dr. Al-Saghir, helps his patients manage chest pain, and structural heart disease, as well as performs interventions on both the heart and the vascular system.
The combination of an interest in electrical engineering and a fascination with the physiology of the heart and the way it works with the rest of the body makes cardiology a perfect choice for Dr. Al-Saghir, who chose medicine as a way to help people and make a difference in their lives. As an interventional cardiologist at FCCI, Dr. Al-Saghir, helps his patients manage chest pain, and structural heart disease, as well as performs interventions on both the heart and the vascular system.
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I did not see Youssef ,only a new girl assistant and his assistant. So l am unable to comment at this time. THANK YOU.
Mar-2025
Didn't see him saw assistant?
Mar-2025
Best Cardiologist I have ever seen. Super Staff in entire office. Steve Limbaugh
Mar-2025
Best of the Best!
Mar-2025
Dr. Al-Saghir always gives great service and I trust him very much if I could rate him higher I would he and his staff are amazing
Mar-2025
Exceptional staff
Mar-2025
I had a very good experience with Dr. Al Saghir and his staff and I would recommend him to anyone
Mar-2025
Top notch professional. Incisive. Direct.
Feb-2025
The best heart surgeon every a wonderful Doctor if you need a great heart surgeon this man is the one
Feb-2025
Dr. “Joseph” was very plugged in and attuned to the “whole patient” concept of Dr-patient interaction. Great experience. Wait time was too long, however.
7011 AC Skinner Parkway Ste 160 Jacksonville, FL 32256
The combination of an interest in electrical engineering and a fascination with the physiology of the heart and the way it works with the rest of the body makes cardiology a perfect choice for Dr. Al-Saghir, who chose medicine as a way to help people and make a difference in their lives. As an interventional cardiologist at FCCI, Dr. Al-Saghir, helps his patients manage chest pain, and structural heart disease, as well as performs interventions on both the heart and the vascular system.
“I come from a family of engineers, and I originally followed that family tradition,” he says. “I enjoyed being an engineer, but I had always dreamed of becoming a doctor. Perhaps it was the influence of my family doctor when I was young – I always wanted to be like him. I ended up following my desires and entering medical school. There are actually many similarities, when you think about it – both fields require analytical thinking, and a desire for working with your hands, not just your brain. The human element is the difference, and it’s one of the things I enjoy the most about my profession.”
Dr. Al-Saghir is a graduate of the Ross University School of Medicine. He has completed a Cardiovascular Disease fellowship and an Interventional Cardiology fellowship at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.
In his work at the University of Utah, Dr. Al-Saghir trained in neurovascular and carotid interventions, PFO closures, and atrial septal defects. Interventional cardiology is not just a fit-it-and-forget-it specialty, says Dr. Al-Saghir. “It’s far more comprehensive than that. Interventional cardiology goes beyond mechanical therapy – it starts with prevention and encompasses pharmacological as well as mechanical therapy. The field has exploded so that we are now able to use interventional cardiac techniques for non-cardiac cases including peripheral vascular disease (PVD), such as the lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (PAD), renal and extra cranial arteries.”
Originally from Lebanon, Dr. Al-Saghir did most of his medical training in Salt Lake City. He is happy to make Florida his home for himself and his three sons. “I always liked the beach, water, and weather here,” he says. “I am a very outdoorsy person and enjoy fishing, hiking and camping, boating, bike riding, and basketball.”
Dr. Al-Saghir also serves as cardiology chair at HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine – Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine – Interventional Cardiology
American Board of Vascular Medicine – Endovascular Medicine
American Board of Vascular Medicine – Vascular Medicine
Insurance Recognition:
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Blue Distinction
Cigna Star Rated
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I did not see Youssef ,only a new girl assistant and his assistant. So l am unable to comment at this time. THANK YOU.
Didn't see him saw assistant?
Best Cardiologist I have ever seen. Super Staff in entire office. Steve Limbaugh
Best of the Best!
Dr. Al-Saghir always gives great service and I trust him very much if I could rate him higher I would he and his staff are amazing
Exceptional staff
I had a very good experience with Dr. Al Saghir and his staff and I would recommend him to anyone
Top notch professional. Incisive. Direct.
The best heart surgeon every a wonderful Doctor if you need a great heart surgeon this man is the one
Dr. “Joseph” was very plugged in and attuned to the “whole patient” concept of Dr-patient interaction. Great experience. Wait time was too long, however.