About
Dr. Payal Kohli, MD, FACC, founded Cherry Creek Heart as a noninvasive and preventive cardiologist with one of the most decorated training records in cardiovascular medicine. She graduated from MIT with a perfect GPA and earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School, magna cum laude. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Her fellowship training spanned four programs: Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, and Echocardiography at UCSF, plus a clinical trials fellowship at Harvard Medical School through the TIMI Study Group.
Dr. Kohli holds four active board certifications in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. She serves as an Associate Adjunct Professor in the Cardiology Division at both Johns Hopkins University and Duke University. She has authored over 100 research publications and sits on the editorial boards of multiple prestigious cardiovascular journals. The American College of Cardiology has recognized her with both its Colorado Cardiologist of the Year and Gifted Educator of the Year awards. She also holds the 5280 Top Doctor designation. Her clinical focus spans women's heart health, dementia and heart disease prevention, and weight management for cardiovascular benefit. She serves as the on-air medical expert for 9News and Daily Blast Live. Outside of medicine, she loves to travel and spend time with her niece and nephew.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
MIT (perfect GPA)
Medical School
Harvard Medical School, magna cum laude
Residency
Internal Medicine, Harvard Medical School / Brigham & Women's Hospital
Fellowship
Cardiovascular Disease, UCSF; Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, UCSF; Echocardiography, UCSF; Cardiovascular Clinical Research, Harvard Medical School / TIMI Study Group
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kohli right for?
Dr. Kohli is an ideal fit for adults who want to prevent heart disease before symptoms appear. Patients with a family history of cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, or hypertension benefit from her preventive focus. Women seeking a cardiologist who prioritizes female-specific cardiac risk will find her clinical background particularly relevant. Patients interested in dementia prevention or weight management as a cardiovascular strategy also align well with her approach. Her three membership options make her care accessible across a range of insurance situations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kohli focuses on noninvasive and preventive cardiology. She treats hypertension, arrhythmias, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, and cardiovascular risk factors. She also addresses weight management, dementia prevention, and heart disease prevention as core parts of her practice.
Dr. Kohli holds four active board certifications: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology. She earned these certifications following training at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and UCSF.
Dr. Kohli trained at MIT for her undergraduate degree, earning a perfect GPA. She then earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School magna cum laude. Her residency was at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and she completed four fellowships at UCSF and Harvard.
Yes, women's heart health is a central part of Dr. Kohli's clinical focus. She understands that cardiovascular risk presents differently in women, and she integrates that perspective into every preventive assessment she performs.
Dr. Kohli serves as an Associate Adjunct Professor in the Cardiology Division at both Johns Hopkins University and Duke University. She has authored over 100 research publications and sits on the editorial boards of multiple cardiovascular journals.
The American College of Cardiology has honored Dr. Kohli with both its Colorado Cardiologist of the Year and Gifted Educator of the Year awards. She also holds the 5280 Top Doctor designation. She serves as the on-air medical expert for 9News and Daily Blast Live.
Yes, Dr. Kohli offers second opinions for patients evaluating a cardiovascular diagnosis or treatment plan. Patients can choose the membership tier that best fits their situation to access this service.
Dr. Kohli treats dementia prevention as a cardiovascular concern. She believes that managing vascular risk factors early can reduce cognitive decline. She incorporates dementia prevention strategies into her preventive cardiology assessments.
Yes, Dr. Kohli includes nutrition, fitness, and weight management counseling as part of her cardiology care. These services are available under the Concierge Plan and support her broader focus on cardiovascular risk reduction.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026