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Neil K. Sanghvi, MD, FACC, FHRS

My Biography

  • Professional Background
    Professional Background

    Neil K. Sanghvi, MD joined First Coast Heart & Vascular Center in 2014. He has been recognized as a leader in the field of clinical electrophysiology and is honored to carry the distinction of being a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society as well as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His current interests include improving techniques in atrial fibrillation ablation, minimally invasive closure of the left atrial appendage for stroke prevention, and management of congestive heart failure with biventricular devices. Dr. Sanghvi actively participates in national clinical research trials and has authored several papers on the topic of arrhythmia management.

    I believe that each patient deserves attention, compassion, respect, and the opportunity to understand their particular ailment. I strive to provide personalized care and take pride in being able to clearly communicate with my patients. My reward is seeing a patient successfully and safely complete a procedure and witness the often immediate improvement in their quality of life.

    Dr. Sanghvi began his interest with medicine early in high-school. He was accepted and attended the prestigious 7-year medical program at Boston University. From there, he returned to his home state of New Jersey where he completed medical school at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Sanghvi found that he missed Boston, so he returned to Boston University for his Internal Medicine Residency. He then traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the George Washington University Cardiology Fellowship Program. He completed his Electrophysiology training at the prestigious Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Sanghvi practiced for 5 years in New York City before arriving in Florida.

    Proficiency in, but not limited to:

    • Atrial Fibrillation ablation (radiofrequency and CryoBalloon)
    • Ischemic and idiopathic ventricular tachycardia ablation
    • Electro-anatomic mapping using the EnSite/NavX or Biosense-Webster CARTO systems
    • Laser Lead Extraction/Femoral Lead Extraction
    • Single/Dual/Bi-Ventricular chamber pacemaker and ICD implantation and programming
    • Supraventricular tachycardia ablation (AVNRT, AVRT, typical and atypical atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia)
    • Invasive electrophysiologic study
    • Tilt table testing
    • Consultative clinical electrophysiology

    TRAINING

    • Clinical Electrophysiology Fellowship – New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
    • General Cardiology Fellowship – George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC
    • Internal Medicine Residency – Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
    • Medical School – Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J.
    • Undergraduate – B.A. in Medical Sciences, Seven-Year Medical Program Honors: Summa Cum Laude graduate – Boston University, Boston MA

    CERTIFICATIONS

    • Diplomate of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, ABIM
    • Certification in Nuclear Cardiology, CBNC
    • Diplomate of Cardiovascular Diseases, ABIM
    • Diplomate of Internal Medicine, ABIM

    RESEARCH

    • Sub-Principle Investigator: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Life Vest Defibrillator and Improving Methods for Determining the Use of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (The VEST/PREDICTS Study)—NCT00628966
    • Sub-Principle Investigator: Clinical Study to Evaluate the Catheter Robotics Amigo for Performing Right-Sided Electrophysiology Mapping Studies, Catheter Robotics, Inc.—NCT01139814
    • Sub-Principle Investigator: S-ICD System IDE Clinical Study; Cameron Health, Inc.—NCT01064076
    • Sub-Principle Investigator: The IMPACT of BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring Guided Anticoagulation on Stroke Risk in Patients With Implanted ICD and CRT-D Devices (IMPACT)—NCT00559988

    PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

    • American College of Cardiology—Fellow
    • Heart Rhythm Society—Fellow
    • American Heart Association—Professional Member
    • American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) – Patron Member

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Baptist Medical Center
    • Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
    • Flagler Hospital St. Augustine
    • Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
    • Orange Park Medical Center
    • St. Vincent’s Hospital – South

    Recent Videos & Events

  • Professional Associations
    Professional Associations
    American College of Cardiology—Fellow
    Heart Rhythm Society—Fellow
    American Heart Association—Professional Member
    American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) – Patron Member
  • Awards and Publications
    Awards and Publications
    Diplomate of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, ABIM
    Certification in Nuclear Cardiology, CBNC
    Diplomate of Cardiovascular Diseases, ABIM
    Diplomate of Internal Medicine, ABI
    Sub-Principle Investigator: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Life Vest Defibrillator and Improving Methods for Determining the Use of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (The VEST/PREDICTS Study)—NCT00628966
    Sub-Principle Investigator: Clinical Study to Evaluate the Catheter Robotics Amigo for Performing Right-Sided Electrophysiology Mapping Studies, Catheter Robotics, Inc.—NCT01139814
    Sub-Principle Investigator: S-ICD System IDE Clinical Study; Cameron Health, Inc.—NCT01064076
    Sub-Principle Investigator: The IMPACT of BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring Guided Anticoagulation on Stroke Risk in Patients With Implanted ICD and CRT-D Devices (IMPACT)—NCT00559988

Neil K. Sanghvi, MD joined First Coast Heart & Vascular Center in 2014. He has been recognized as a leader in the field of clinical electrophysiology and is honored to carry the distinction of being a Fellow of the Heart Rhythm Society as well as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His current interests include improving techniques in atrial fibrillation ablation, minimally invasive closure of the left atrial appendage for stroke prevention, and management of congestive heart failure with biventricular devices. Dr. Sanghvi actively participates in national clinical research trials and has authored several papers on the topic of arrhythmia management.

I believe that each patient deserves attention, compassion, respect, and the opportunity to understand their particular ailment. I strive to provide personalized care and take pride in being able to clearly communicate with my patients. My reward is seeing a patient successfully and safely complete a procedure and witness the often immediate improvement in their quality of life.

Dr. Sanghvi began his interest with medicine early in high-school. He was accepted and attended the prestigious 7-year medical program at Boston University. From there, he returned to his home state of New Jersey where he completed medical school at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Sanghvi found that he missed Boston, so he returned to Boston University for his Internal Medicine Residency. He then traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the George Washington University Cardiology Fellowship Program. He completed his Electrophysiology training at the prestigious Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Sanghvi practiced for 5 years in New York City before arriving in Florida.

Proficiency in, but not limited to:

  • Atrial Fibrillation ablation (radiofrequency and CryoBalloon)
  • Ischemic and idiopathic ventricular tachycardia ablation
  • Electro-anatomic mapping using the EnSite/NavX or Biosense-Webster CARTO systems
  • Laser Lead Extraction/Femoral Lead Extraction
  • Single/Dual/Bi-Ventricular chamber pacemaker and ICD implantation and programming
  • Supraventricular tachycardia ablation (AVNRT, AVRT, typical and atypical atrial flutter, atrial tachycardia)
  • Invasive electrophysiologic study
  • Tilt table testing
  • Consultative clinical electrophysiology

TRAINING

  • Clinical Electrophysiology Fellowship – New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY
  • General Cardiology Fellowship – George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC
  • Internal Medicine Residency – Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
  • Medical School – Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J.
  • Undergraduate – B.A. in Medical Sciences, Seven-Year Medical Program Honors: Summa Cum Laude graduate – Boston University, Boston MA

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Diplomate of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, ABIM
  • Certification in Nuclear Cardiology, CBNC
  • Diplomate of Cardiovascular Diseases, ABIM
  • Diplomate of Internal Medicine, ABIM

RESEARCH

  • Sub-Principle Investigator: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Life Vest Defibrillator and Improving Methods for Determining the Use of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (The VEST/PREDICTS Study)—NCT00628966
  • Sub-Principle Investigator: Clinical Study to Evaluate the Catheter Robotics Amigo for Performing Right-Sided Electrophysiology Mapping Studies, Catheter Robotics, Inc.—NCT01139814
  • Sub-Principle Investigator: S-ICD System IDE Clinical Study; Cameron Health, Inc.—NCT01064076
  • Sub-Principle Investigator: The IMPACT of BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring Guided Anticoagulation on Stroke Risk in Patients With Implanted ICD and CRT-D Devices (IMPACT)—NCT00559988

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • American College of Cardiology—Fellow
  • Heart Rhythm Society—Fellow
  • American Heart Association—Professional Member
  • American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) – Patron Member

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Medical Center
  • Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Flagler Hospital St. Augustine
  • Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
  • Orange Park Medical Center
  • St. Vincent’s Hospital – South

Recent Videos & Events

American College of Cardiology—Fellow
Heart Rhythm Society—Fellow
American Heart Association—Professional Member
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) – Patron Member
Diplomate of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, ABIM
Certification in Nuclear Cardiology, CBNC
Diplomate of Cardiovascular Diseases, ABIM
Diplomate of Internal Medicine, ABI
Sub-Principle Investigator: Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Life Vest Defibrillator and Improving Methods for Determining the Use of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (The VEST/PREDICTS Study)—NCT00628966
Sub-Principle Investigator: Clinical Study to Evaluate the Catheter Robotics Amigo for Performing Right-Sided Electrophysiology Mapping Studies, Catheter Robotics, Inc.—NCT01139814
Sub-Principle Investigator: S-ICD System IDE Clinical Study; Cameron Health, Inc.—NCT01064076
Sub-Principle Investigator: The IMPACT of BIOTRONIK Home Monitoring Guided Anticoagulation on Stroke Risk in Patients With Implanted ICD and CRT-D Devices (IMPACT)—NCT00559988

My Locations

St. Johns County - St. Augustine
100 Whetstone Place St. Augustine, FL 32086
St. Johns County - Nocatee
351 Town Plaza Ave Ponte Vedra, FL 32081

Hospital Affiliations

    Baptist Medical Center
    Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
    UF Health-St. Johns St. Augustine
    Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
    Orange Park Medical Center
    St. Vincent’s Hospital – South

Education & Board Certifications

Undergrad

  • Boston University, Boston MA

Medical School

  • New Jersey Medical School, Newark, N.J.

Fellowship

  • Clinical Electrophysiology Fellowship – New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY | General Cardiology Fellowship – George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC

Internship / Residency

  • Internal Medicine Residency – Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA