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Dr. Vaqar Ali, MD

Dr. Vaqar Ali, MD

Cardiology*

Dr. Vaqar Ali, MD is a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Ali has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Congenital Cardiac Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital and HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 50 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (50 reviews)

Dr. Ali is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Ali specializes in the area of Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Ali's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ali

4.4
50 ratings, 36 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
0%
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1 star
10%
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Personable and knowledgeable
The staff was efficient. Wait times were minimal and the insurance department is proficient in the billing procedure.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mr. Mike – Mar 29, 2025
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Fantastic doctor!
Always friendly, explaining really well what's going on, and making Mom feel cared for.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 07, 2025
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He's the best
I can always count on him to make sure I am staying as healthy as possible. 10 years strong and not going anywhere.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 07, 2025
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Very pleasant from the staff and the doctor as well as the greeting they give you
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Christine Mikulis – Dec 07, 2024
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I appreciate the caring and professionalism of Dr. Ali.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ida – Oct 15, 2024
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I trust Dr Ali
Wanted to discuss a med. I was prescribed upon discharge from hospital.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Micheal Cooper – Aug 28, 2024
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Dr. Ali listens
Dr. Ali listens to your questions and answers them. He is thorough when he examines you.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 27, 2024
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Dr Ali took his time to listen to me and my health concerns.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jul 11, 2024
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The entire staff was amazingly helpful and kind. I was called back in a timely manner.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Linda K – Jul 10, 2024
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Follow up and evaluation of tests
Very personal care, Techs were exceptionally efficient and trained' Dr. Ali is always friendly and although he is often in a hurry, you do not seem rushed. I always feel like my well being is in good hands with Dr. Ali. It is a matter of trust and I trust this physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Darwin Coy – Jul 10, 2024
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Excellent and thorough
Dr. Ali explained all that needed to be done and set appointments for future testing
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Barry Merrill – Jul 09, 2024
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Dr. Ali did not keep his appointment with me.
The PA who saw me in Dr. Ali’s place was unable to answer my questions. This follow up appointment had been rescheduled for a month later so that I could meet with the doctor. The entire experience was very disappointing. It took over twenty minutes to check in and I wasn’t informed that the doctor wouldn’t be seeing me. This happened once before with Dr. Khatib as well. Dr. Ali was very reassuring after my procedure and I felt confident about the outcome. However, I had some remaining concerns that I wanted to address and left the appointment without any answers. If the doctor was tied up in procedures that day, it should have been rescheduled in advance.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jul 08, 2024
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Dr. Ali is knowledgeable & personable. He makes you feel that he wants to sincerely help you. I see him for my cardiac status & my PAD.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2024
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I owe him my life. He implant aortic BTHV. Next day I was at home and felt very good. Implant right and left renal stents and saved my kidneys. The best doctor I know.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Foma Izrailevich – Jun 24, 2023
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Dr Ali is a great doctor, but something is wrong with supporting staff. I had appointment with Dr. Ali two weeks ago and at that time he ordered to schedule two procedures. Nobody from scheduling has contacted me. Four telephone calls (voice messages) left unanswered. Gregory Dranker; 904-234-3233
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Dec 01, 2021
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He is passionate about my health and well-being. He is not pushy, he explains things in plain language to make you understand. His bedside manner is exemplary and treats you like family.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 27, 2021
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The staff just give positive blood pressure numbers because they don't know what they're doing and down play the automatic machine to make ot seem as if it's not accurate. I been having issues with my heart and extreme edema swelling in hands, legs, face, and feet. In addition I feel a flutter sensation as if my heart is jumping. All he does is a EKG and tell me I need to see a nephrologist about swelling because that's a kidney issue and swelling is not related to heart issues. Yet everything that I read relating to heart issues talks about swelling. I was pretty much dismissed when I walked through the door.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jun 23, 2020
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Exceptional physician and staff. I had an initial consult, diagnostic testing, follow-up consult, and scheduling for my needed procedures all in the same day and the process was very efficient. Dr. Ali kept checking on me and with staff throughout the process to make sure that my needs were taken care of. Check-in and check-out staff were also great. Everyone was calm, caring, efficient, and knowlegeable. I would recommend Dr. Ali and this practice without hesitation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Saint Augustine, FL – Oct 07, 2019
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I love his bedside manner. Trusting him totally with a bypass I need to have done very soon. He has always been very thorough each and every visit I have had with him. To me Dr Ali and his staff are very professional.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Betty Jones – Aug 06, 2019
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Dr. Ali is a very caring doctor. That’s hard to find these days! His staff are very friendly and professional. I strongly recommend him to take care of anyone’s vascular needs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Elizabeth Johns – Jul 23, 2019
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We appreciate it very much, Elizabeth!
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About Me

care philosophy

With locations throughout the Jacksonville, Florida area, FCCI is committed to providing you an unwavering standard of excellence in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Heart & Vascular disease.

biography

Dr. Ali joined FCCI 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...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • University Of Kentucky

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Kentucky

    Residency Hospital
  • Pakistan Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Internship Hospital
  • Pakistan Institute - Medical Sciences - Islamabad

    Medical School
  • Rawalpindi Medical College

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Ali is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital

      2001 Kingsley Ave
      Orange Park, FL 32073
      Recipient of 46
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      66%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HCA Florida Memorial Hospital

      3625 University Blvd S
      Jacksonville, FL 32216
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality