Dr. Asmir SyedMD

Cardiology

at Washington Heart and Vascular Center — Washington, DC

About

Asmir I. Syed, MD, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist and the founder of Washington Heart and Vascular Center. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University, graduating with Dean's List honors. His medical training included an acting internship in internal medicine at Case Western Reserve University, followed by residency at The Chicago Medical School. He completed his Cardiology Fellowship at the University of South Alabama and his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Georgetown University and Washington Hospital Center.

Dr. Syed holds board certification through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has performed thousands of cardiac and vascular procedures throughout his career, with deep expertise in cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty, and peripheral vascular intervention. He prioritizes minimally invasive approaches and preventive therapy as the first line of care. His research appears on PubMed, and he has presented at the American College of Cardiology and at international conferences. Washingtonian magazine has recognized Dr. Syed as a Top Doctor in Maryland, Virginia, and DC for multiple years, including the 2024 award.

Education & Training

Undergraduate

Case Western Reserve University, BS Chemistry (Dean's List)

Medical School

Case Western Reserve University (including Acting Internship in Internal Medicine)

Residency

The Chicago Medical School

Fellowship

Cardiology Fellowship, University of South Alabama; Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, Georgetown University / Washington Hospital Center

Certifications

Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Conditions Treated

heart disorders
arrhythmias
peripheral artery disease
varicose veins
coronary artery disease
vascular disease

Who is Dr. Syed right for?

Dr. Syed is a strong fit for adults managing heart or vascular conditions in the Washington, DC metro area. Patients dealing with arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, or varicose veins benefit from his broad clinical expertise. He works well with patients who want a preventive-first approach alongside interventional care when needed. Adults seeking an experienced proceduralist with thousands of cardiac and vascular cases will find Dr. Syed well-suited to their needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Syed treats a wide range of cardiac and vascular conditions. These include heart disorders, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, and varicose veins. He also manages anticoagulation therapy and performs non-invasive vascular studies for patients who need diagnostic workups.

Yes. Dr. Syed holds board certification through the American Board of Internal Medicine as an interventional cardiologist. He earned that certification after completing fellowships in both general cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Syed trained at several leading institutions. He completed his residency at The Chicago Medical School, his Cardiology Fellowship at the University of South Alabama, and his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Georgetown University and Washington Hospital Center.

Dr. Syed performs cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty, percutaneous coronary intervention, and peripheral vascular intervention. He also conducts echocardiograms, stress testing, Holter monitoring, and electrodiagnostic testing. Throughout his career, he has completed thousands of cardiac and vascular procedures.

Dr. Syed prioritizes minimally invasive techniques and preventive therapy as the first line of care. Every new patient works with him to build a personalized plan that includes diet, nutrition, and exercise guidance. He combines that preventive foundation with interventional expertise when procedures become necessary.

Yes. Washingtonian magazine has recognized Dr. Syed as a Top Doctor in Maryland, Virginia, and DC for multiple years, including 2024. He has also presented his research at the American College of Cardiology and at international conferences, and his work appears on PubMed.

Yes. Preventive cardiology is a core part of Dr. Syed's practice. He builds each patient's care plan around a preventive foundation that covers diet, nutrition, and exercise. He uses this approach alongside advanced diagnostics and interventional procedures when needed.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026