Recognized Excellence in Cardiovascular Care
At Florida Heart & Vascular Institute, our greatest recognition comes from 25 years of patients who trusted us with their cardiac health and left feeling genuinely cared for. But we are also proud of the professional credentials, fellowship designations, and institutional recognitions that our physicians have earned — because those credentials exist to protect you as a patient.
Every fellowship designation and board certification you see below represents not just an exam passed, but a commitment to ongoing education, peer accountability, and the highest clinical standards in cardiovascular medicine.
Physician Fellowship & Board Certifications
FACC — Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Dr. Asad U. Qamar | Dr. Jihad A. Mustapha | Dr. Saiyed Aon Ali Mohib | Dr. Mohammad Kaleem | Dr. Usman Siddiqui | Dr. Thomas P. Davis
Fellowship in the American College of Cardiology (FACC) is one of the most prestigious designations in cardiovascular medicine. It is awarded to cardiologists who demonstrate excellence in clinical practice, sustained contributions to cardiovascular health, and a commitment to ongoing education and peer review within the cardiology community.
FSCAI — Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions
Dr. Asad U. Qamar | Dr. Jihad A. Mustapha
FSCAI fellowship is the gold standard credential for interventional cardiologists — physicians who perform catheter-based procedures including coronary angiography, angioplasty, and stenting. It requires demonstrated procedural expertise, peer endorsement, and commitment to the highest standards of interventional cardiology practice.
FCCP — Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians
Dr. Asad U. Qamar
Fellowship in the American College of Chest Physicians recognizes physicians with distinguished expertise in pulmonary, critical care, and cardiovascular medicine. This cross-specialty designation reflects Dr. Qamar's comprehensive clinical depth across cardiovascular and pulmonary disease management.
FHRS — Fellow, Heart Rhythm Society
Dr. Usman Siddiqui
Fellowship in the Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS) is the premier credential for clinical cardiac electrophysiologists. It is awarded to physicians who have demonstrated excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, and device-based therapies.
FACP — Fellow, American College of Physicians
Dr. Saiyed Aon Ali Mohib
Fellowship in the American College of Physicians (FACP) recognizes internists and subspecialists who demonstrate exceptional medical knowledge, clinical competence, and dedication to the advancement of medicine and patient care.
Board Certifications — American Board of Internal Medicine
All FHVI Physicians
Every physician at Florida Heart & Vascular Institute holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, or Internal Medicine — or a combination thereof. Board certification is renewed through rigorous examination cycles, ensuring our physicians' clinical knowledge reflects current guidelines and standards.
Dr. Jihad Mustapha — International Recognition in Limb Salvage & PAD Care
Founder & Director, Amputation Prevention Symposium (AMP)
Dr. Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Mustapha founded the Amputation Prevention Symposium, the premier international clinical conference dedicated to critical limb ischemia and peripheral artery disease. The Symposium brings together vascular specialists from around the world to advance the science and practice of limb salvage — the work of preventing amputations in patients with severe PAD and CLI.
Founding Board Member, CLI Global Society
Dr. Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI
The CLI Global Society is the international professional organization dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with critical limb ischemia. As a Founding Board Member, Dr. Mustapha has helped shape the global clinical standards and advocacy efforts that define how CLI is diagnosed and treated worldwide.
Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia
Dr. Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI
As Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Critical Limb Ischemia, Dr. Mustapha oversees the peer review and publication of international clinical research on peripheral artery disease, limb salvage, and endovascular revascularization — the field in which he is recognized worldwide as a pioneer
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dr. Mustapha's academic appointment reflects his commitment to advancing the next generation of vascular physicians. His teaching and publications on CLI, alternative access techniques, atherectomy, and drug-eluting technology have influenced the training of interventional cardiologists globally.
'The Leg Saver' — International Recognition
Dr. Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Mustapha is known throughout the international cardiovascular community as 'The Leg Saver' — a recognition of his pioneering work in preventing amputations for patients with critical limb ischemia. He performed his first peripheral vascular limb-salvage procedure more than a decade ago, preventing the amputation of a 52-year-old woman's leg — and has dedicated his clinical career to scaling that work.
Co-Founder, First Advanced Cardiac & Vascular Amputation Prevention Center
Dr. Jihad A. Mustapha, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Mustapha's academic appointment reflects his commitment to advancing the next generation of vascular physicians. His teaching and publications on CLI, alternative access techniques, atherectomy, and drug-eluting technology have influenced the training of interventional cardiologists globally.
Dr. Jihad Mustapha — International Recognition in Limb Salvage & PAD Care
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4.5 / 5 Stars — Sharecare Verified Reviews
Dr. Asad U. Qamar, MD — 64 verified patient reviews
Patients rate Dr. Qamar highly for explaining conditions clearly, taking time to answer questions, and providing appropriate follow-up care. Sharecare notes patients specifically identify him as trustworthy and his staff as friendly.
Healthgrades Patient Recognition
Dr. Asad U. Qamar, MD — Ocala, FL
Dr. Qamar treats Chest Pain, Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD/PVD), and Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities significantly more often than similar providers, reflecting a specialist's depth of experience in the conditions most common among FHVI's patient population.
'Best Cardiologist in Ocala Florida' — Verified Patient Review
Multiple verified patient reviews, Sharecare & Healthgrades
Across review platforms, FHVI patients consistently describe Dr. Qamar as 'the best cardiologist in Ocala' — with specific praise for his thoroughness, his accessibility to uninsured patients, and the personal care he provides at every stage of the patient journey.
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Fellowship designations and board certifications listed on this page are verified from publicly available physician directories and professional organization records as of May 2026. Awards and ratings should be verified and updated annually. Credentials are subject to renewal and ongoing maintenance. Clinically reviewed by the FHVI Medical Team. Last updated: May 2026.
Meet Our Award-Winning Physicians
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Cardiologist
Aalok Dilipkumar Patel
Cardiologist
Claudio F. Manubens, MD
Cardiologist
David Edmund Ruggieri, MD
Cardiologist
Jeveria Ali, DNP
Cardiologist
Jihad A. Mustapha, MD
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