Dr. Asad Qamar

Dr. Asad U. Qamar, MD, is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Florida Heart & Vascular Institute, where he has spent more than 35 years building a cardiovascular practice centered on accessible, comprehensive heart care. As a board-certified interventional cardiologist in Florida, Dr. Qamar has dedicated his career to diagnosing and treating the full range of cardiovascular and peripheral vascular conditions, from routine screenings to complex interventional procedures.

His clinical background spans interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiac imaging, echocardiography, and non-invasive vascular studies, giving him a comprehensive view of each patient’s cardiovascular health rather than a narrow specialty lens. This breadth allows him to identify connections between symptoms that a more siloed approach might miss, and to build treatment plans that address the whole patient, not just an isolated finding.

As a heart doctor in Ocala and across Florida Heart & Vascular Institute’s network, Dr. Qamar has held leadership roles including Director of Cardiac and Peripheral Catheterization Laboratories and Director of the Marion Cardiovascular Institute. He has also served in academic teaching roles, reflecting a long-standing commitment to advancing cardiovascular education alongside his clinical practice.

Dr. Asad Qamar’s philosophy of care is straightforward: every patient deserves a clear explanation of what’s happening in their heart, a treatment plan built around their specific situation, and a physician who takes the time to answer questions without rushing. For patients searching for a heart specialist who combines decades of experience with genuine, personalized attention, Dr. Qamar offers both.