Interventional Cardiologist, Scientist, Future Medical Attorney
Connecting evidence‑based research with hands‑on expertise to improve cardiovascular outcomes worldwide.
About Me
Professional Bio
Dr. Yasar Sattar, MD MS, is an Interventional Cardiology Fellow at West Virginia University Heart & Vascular Institute (2024–25) and incoming Interventional Cardiologist at TidalHealth and Arnot Ogden Medical Center (from July 2025). He integrates high‑volume procedural expertise with advanced outcomes research to drive evidence‑based cardiovascular care.
Education Timeline
- 2025‑2028 (Incoming) Juris Doctor (J.D.), focus: Health Law
- 2024–2025 Advanced Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, WVU
- 2021–2024 General Cardiology Fellowship, WVU
- 2023–2024 M.S. Clinical & Translational Science, WVU
- 2018–2021 Internal Medicine Residency, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Elmhurst Program
- 2013 MBBS, Wah Medical College, Pakistan
Licensure & Certifications
West Virginia, New York, Interstate Compact licensure BLS / ACLS / ATLS Echocardiography & Nuclear Cardiology board‑eligible
My Mission
My mission is to deliver state‑of‑the‑art cardiovascular therapy while empowering the next generation of clinicians through rigorous science and mentorship.”
Research & Publications
- 500+ peer‑reviewed manuscripts
- 1,400+ citations • H‑index 15+
- ACC/AHA clinical data‑standards co‑author
Ongoing Projects
- 3rd Edition Interventional Cardiology Board Review
- Multicenter registry: intracoronary imaging outcomes in calcified lesions
- AI‑driven risk prediction for peripheral vascular disease
| Title | Journal | PubMed ID | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug‑Coated Balloons vs Stents in Small Coronary Vessels | JACC‑Intv | PubMed ID | 2024 |
| ACC/AHA Key Data Elements: Social Determinants | JACC | PubMed ID | 2024 |
| Rivaroxaban vs Warfarin in ESRD AF Patients | AJC | PubMed ID | 2023 |
| Gender Differences in TAVR Outcomes | CCI | PubMed ID | 2023 |
View Dr. Yassir Sattar latest publications for the following journals:
TEACHING & MENTORSHIP
Academic Positions
- Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Research & Biostatistics — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Permian Basin
Mentorship Programs
- AxeUSCE Research & US Clinical Experience Mentor — guiding 100+ international medical graduates annually.
Thanks to Dr. Sattar’s guidance, I matched into internal medicine at my top program.”
| Course | Frequency | Modality |
|---|---|---|
| Meta‑analysis Bootcamp | Quarterly | Live Zoom + LMS |
| Database Studies (NEDS/NRD/NIS) | Bimonthly | Virtual |
| Board Review: Echo & Nuclear | June/December | Hybrid |
| Scientific AI Writing | Monthly | Asynchronous |
Awards & Honors
Research Fellow of the Year
2024 - WVU Heart & Vascular Institute
Top 100 Research Papers Nominee
2023 - SCAI / CCI Journal
Research Fellow of the Year
2022 - WVU HVI
NY‑ACP Resident Leadership Award
2022 - American College of Physicians, New York Chapter
Contact Me
- yasar.sattar@hsc.wvu.edu
- WVU Heart & Vascular Institute, 1 Medical Center Dr, PO Box 8300