Training and Academic Background
Dr. Asim Hameedi is a board-certified interventional cardiologist with advanced training in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and multiple subspecialties, including interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, adult and critical care echocardiography. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from St. John’s University and Doctor of Medicine (MD) from New York, followed by residency and fellowship training in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the State University of New York, Downstate Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York. To complement his clinical expertise with leadership and systems-level insight, Dr. Hameedi completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science (MS) degrees from Cornell University and Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences. He is pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) at Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine, where his work focuses on health policy, population health, and strategies to improve cardiovascular outcomes through preventive care and data-driven innovation. Dr. Hameedi’s educational journey reflects a lifelong commitment to integrating clinical excellence with leadership, innovation, and public health impact.
Awards
- Trainee Abstract Travel Award 2003 at American Heart – Association Annual Scientific Sessions.
- First Place Prize-Original Research Abstract – American Society of Geriatric Cardiology-2002.
- Abstract Finalist-ACP-ASIM 2002
- Resident of Year-Albert Einstein College of Medicine 1999
Patient Care Comes Naturally to me
For instance, in March 2020 when Covid-19 hit NYC, I took upon the risk and the challenge, I volunteered my services at Queens Hospital Emergency Room, where, I took care of a deluge of Covid-19 patients. At the time, New York State was in desperate need of physicians with critical care expertise. This was at a time, when medical community was still discussing Hydroxychloroquine as a possible treatment and there was no other proven treatment for this deadly viral illness and no vaccine was available.
After that, I volunteered my services with the United States Army at the Jacob Javits medical station. Where, I helped in whatever way I could to save as many lives as possible. Similarly, when vaccines became available in NYC, I continued my volunteer-ship work with NYCDOH to help vaccinate hundreds of New Yorkers at vaccine hubs in Queens County. In conclusion, I feel proud that I have fulfilled my mission of saving lives and have promoted and enabled a healthy life style.
My Approach to Cardiology
My track record in Cardiac Procedures is impeccable since, NYSDOH (New York State Department of Health) records the outcomes of these procedures. And, I have had the honor of achieving one of the lowest mortality rates among all New York State Cardiac Interventional-lists among a large volume of patients, every single year over a period of 15 years. Preventing heart disease in high risk patients has been my focus.
I carefully learn and evaluate patients’ symptoms, risk factors, and labs. I take all symptoms seriously and leave nothing to chance. My focus is on the diet, sleep quality, emotional state, stress-free lifestyle and exercise during my evaluation. I spend a lot of time on patients’ lifestyle strategies that ultimately impact the health and happiness of my patients. As a result, I have helped save and extend the lives of hundreds of people through my career.
Below, please view my cardiac procedures history on New York State Health 's website (search for my last name 'hameedi' on their website).
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Personal Life
Outside of medicine, I am deeply devoted to family, lifelong learning, and community service. I believe that balance, gratitude, and purpose are essential to sustaining excellence in both professional and personal life. When I am not caring for patients or mentoring trainees, I enjoy exploring the arts, traveling, and spending time outdoors with my family. I am keenly interested in history, architecture, and global cultures—interests that continue to shape my perspective on health, humanity, and leadership.
I am passionate about giving back to my community through health education initiatives and volunteer efforts that promote wellness and equitable access to care. My philosophy centers on compassion, curiosity, and continuous growth—values guiding every aspect of my life and work.