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Dr. Amir Kaki
Interventional Cardiologist
Dr. Amir Kaki is the Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit, Michigan.
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About Dr. Amir Kaki
Cardiologist Amir Kaki, MD, is dedicated to providing patients with exceptional cardiovascular care. At Heart & Vascular Institute in Warren, Dearborn, Detroit, and Southfield, Michigan, he delivers life-saving treatments to a diverse group of patients, helping patients manage and treat their severe heart problems. Dr. Kaki aims to improve patients' health through comprehensive preventive care. Dr. Kaki attended medical school at UNIBE (Universidad Iberoamericana) in the Dominican Republic. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Chattanooga. During his education, Dr. Kaki chose to deepen his expertise in cardiovascular medicine. Included were fellowships at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in cardiology, where he was named a chief fellow, and at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City in coronary, endovascular, and carotid intervention. Today, Dr. Kaki holds board certifications in seven specialties, including interventional cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology, endovascular medicine, nuclear cardiology, echocardiology, and vascular medicine. Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Kaki ensures that all patients at Heart & Vascular institute receive the support and guidance they need. Dr. Kaki has unmatched expertise in a wide range of procedures, including complex coronary intervention and carotid artery stenting. A renowned researcher, Dr. Kaki's clinical research has been published in peer-reviewed journals. He's also a frequent speaker at national meetings. Dr. Kaki served as a full-time faculty member at the University of Tennessee Department of Medicine. He was also an assistant professor of medicine in the Weill Cornell Medicine Greenberg Center in New York City. Today, Dr. Kaki takes pride in training the next generation of cardiologists as an assistant clinical professor of medicine at Wayne State School of Medicine.
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Podcasts Featuring Dr. Amir Kaki
Cardiology Episode #2
In 2024, the DanGer Shock trial changed cardiogenic shock guidelines and affected practice patterns internationally. This episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast explores tips, tricks, and best practices in utilizing Impella, ECMO, and national initiatives to most effectively treat patients with cardiogenic shock. Host Dr. Sameh Sayfo interviews Dr. Amir Kaki, a noted interventional cardiologist and Director of Mechanical Circulatory Support and Complex PCI at Henry Ford St. John Hospital in Detroit.
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