Akshay K Khandelwal, MD, FACC

I specialize in Coronary/Peripheral Interventions, ASD/PFO (Types of Holes in the Heart) Closures and Echo/Nuclear Diagnostic Imaging.  I'm also a member of the Henry Ford Heart & Vascular team.

Philosophy
I provide professional, compassionate, high-quality care, treating not just the heart, but body and soul. I treat all patients as I would want my family treated. I believe in open communication and presenting all options that are in your best interests.I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling to places of historical importance and natural beauty, and the ongoing pursuit of physical fitness.

Titles:

• Director, Cath Lab Quality and STEMI program
• Associate Division Head, Cardiology, Henry Ford Hospital
• Chair, Henry Ford Hospital Acute MI/STEMI Committee
• Clinical Champion, Complex Coronary Revascularization Committee
• Associate Professor, Wayne State University School of Medicine

Research Interests

• Acute coronary syndromes
• Chronic coronary artery disease
• Complex coronary artery disease
• Cardiovascular quality and value of care
  

Awards and Honors

• Co-Chair, Detroit East Medical Control Authority's STEMI task force
• President, American College of Cardiology--Michigan Chapter, 2016-2019
• Chair, State of Michigan STEMI Systems of Care Workgroup
• Chair, Board of Governors, American College of Cardiology, 2019-2020
• Secretary, American College of Cardiology Board of Trustees, 2019-2020