Cardiologist

Aalok Dilipkumar Patel, MD

Personal Info

Dr. Aalok Patel is an interventional cardiologist with advanced training in coronary, peripheral, and structural heart interventions. Known for expertise in complex cardiovascular procedures — including TAVR, MitraClip, and Watchman — and for patient-centered care using the latest interventional technologies. Clinical interests include structural heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and complex coronary intervention, with focus on improving outcomes and recovery for patients with advanced cardiovascular conditions.

8+ Years of Clinical Experience

Completed Internal Medicine residency at Emory University School of Medicine, followed by fellowships in Cardiovascular Diseases at Mayo Clinic and combined Coronary, Peripheral & Structural Intervention at Scripps Clinic — with 8+ years of post-fellowship experience (2018–present).

Institutions

Prior practice: Premier Heart and Vascular Center (Lakeland/Tampa, FL), Ashchi Heart and Vascular (Jacksonville, FL), and Daytona Heart Group (Daytona Beach, FL). Training: Mayo Clinic School of Medicine and Scripps Clinic.

Credentials

MD — combined B.L.A./M.D. program, University of Missouri–Kansas City. Board-certified: Internal Medicine (2013), Cardiovascular Medicine (2017), Interventional Cardiology (2018). Licensed: Florida, Minnesota, Georgia.

Education

  • Magna Cum Laude (Undergraduate)
  • Western Missouri and Friends Award
  • Class of 1979 Alumni Scholarship
  • Sarah Morrison Student Research Award
  • Alpha Omega Alpha — Junior Year Candidate

Awards

  • Magna Cum Laude graduate
  • Western Missouri and Friends Award
  • Sarah Morrison Student Research Award
  • Alpha Omega Alpha (Junior Year Candidate)
  • Best Resident Award (peer-nominated)
  • National Lipids Young Investigator Finalist
  • Excellence in Education Award (Fellowship)
  • Cardiovascular Research Foundation Travel Grant

Specialties

The advent of precision medicine is moving us closer to more precise and powerful health care that is for individual patient.

Interventional Cardiology

Structural Heart Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Complex Coronary Interventions

Echocardiography & Nuclear Cardiology

Affiliations:

We are proud to be associated with leading industry organizations and professional networks that uphold the highest standards of quality, ethics, and innovation. These partnerships strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional service and trusted expertise to our clients.

These affiliations allow us to continuously improve, stay ahead of industry changes, and offer you solutions backed by a broader network of expertise and resources.

  • Mayo Clinic School of Medicine (training affiliation)
  • Scripps Clinic (interventional training affiliation)
  • Various cardiovascular research trial collaborations

Book Appointment

    Doctor Available at These Locations:

    Florida Heart and Vascular Institute of Ocala (SW 17th St)

    • 1609 SW 17th Street, Suite 100, Ocala, Florida 34471
    • 352-401-9888
    • 352-401-9852
    • Mon - Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Fri: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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